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The Federal Emergency Management Agency in Denver has selected Three Forks for further review before awarding the town a Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant, which would fund most of the city’s project. Being selected for further review brings Three Forks one step closer to a $4.15 million grant, which will cover 75% of the town’s project costs. Three Forks City Treasurer Kelly Smith told The Voice that while receiving the award is unofficial, “it does look good.” During the city council’s Aug. 9 meeting, the council was informed that Jeremiah Th... Full story
The Three Forks School Board approved the purchase of two new school buses and tabled discussion on whether or not to purchase grounds maintenance equipment during its Aug. 16 meeting. The new buses will cost the district approximately $225,000. The district plans to supplement the cost of the two buses by trading in three from its current fleet for $86,100, leaving a $138,500 bill for the district to cover. Three Forks School District Superintendent Rhonda Uthlaut said the district could cover the cost using funds in the transportation... Full story
The second annual Montana Warrior Run-Gallatin Valley, which raises money for area veterans, is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, in Three Forks. The Impact Montana event features a 10K/10K Ruck at 8:30 a.m., a 5K at 10 a.m., and one mile run at 11:15 a.m., all starting at Veterans Park. Run Coordination Parker Taylor said the event mirrors other Warrior Run events around the state. According to Parker, Impact Montana's mission is to improve people's lives through six "thrive factors" (physical, financial, social, career, spiritual, and... Full story
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are encouraging Montanans to plan for a sober ride home before celebrating. Labor Day weekend marks the end of the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" for traffic safety in Montana. Law Enforcement will be increasing patrols across the state and making DUI arrests to ensure every Montanan gets home safely. Local Law Enforcement agencies, the MHP and the Montana Department of Transportation... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking comments from the public on a set of recommendations for commercial-use and recreation management on the Madison River, one of the most popular fisheries and recreation destinations in the state. Public input in this process is especially important because it could inform recreation management for other rivers in Montana. The recommendations were developed by a 12-person work group representing a variety of interests that the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission tasked with looking at management... Full story
The start of the 2022-23 school year marks the dawn of new educational opportunities for students across Montana. The Tax Credits for Qualified Education Contributions Program will send its largest ever number of scholarship recipients to high-quality K-12 nonpublic schools this fall. For these students, the start of this school year represents a new beginning—a new chance to succeed academically and pursue their dreams. We are thrilled for these students, and we cannot wait to see what they accomplish. But as state legislators who believe s... Full story
The summer before my senior year of high school, I was 17 and thought I knew EVERYTHING. Looking back two-plus decades, I did not know much about ANYTHING. At the end of my junior year, I decided to get a job and the best option at the time was fast food. The job market was a little bit different than it was today, but you could always count on getting a fast food job, and I had already done my time at Wendy's with no intention of returning. I decided to apply at Taco Time, which was not only within walking distance of my house but was also... Full story
It should be an incredible night in a beautiful setting when Pinky and the Floyd take to the stage Friday, August 26, at the inaugural concert at the Bridger Brewing Three Forks location. To founding member and lead guitarist and singer of the band Luke Flansburg, it is an absolute honor to be the first to play at the Three Forks location, adding Bridger Brewing has been a monumental supporter of Pinky and the Floyd. "We have thrown some of our biggest summer shows in the parking lot at the Boze... Full story
Self-Care seems to be a buzzword in recent years. Oxford dictionary defines self-care as taking action to preserve one’s health. Self-care includes everything you do to take care of your well- being in your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Self-care is portrayed in the media as being self-focused and giving yourself whatever you want because you deserve it. Eat whatever you want, and binge on Netflix. Self-care seems to feed on what we want and not what we need. On the other hand, proper self-care is not an excuse to treat o... Full story
For more than 70 years, Smokey the Bear has had the same message for us: Only you can prevent forest fires. The U.S. Forest Service's Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Program, also known as the Smokey Bear Program, was created to prevent human-caused wildfires. In Montana, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reports 75% of wildfires as human-caused. Montana Free Press talked with experts about the most common things humans do that start wildfires and what people can do to uphold Smokey's message. Julia Berkey, DNRC's... Full story
Anti-drug task forces in Montana are on pace to triple last year's record-shattering fentanyl seizures and have already taken 58 times more fentanyl off the streets this year than in all of 2019, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today. Fentanyl-linked deaths, opioid overdose 911 calls requiring emergency services, and firearms found alongside illegal drugs are also on the rise this year. Through June 30, Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) task forces seized...
A full fishing closure went into effect last Wednesday for the entire Jefferson River. Fishing restrictions, such as hoot-owl restrictions and full closures, are designed to protect trout and other fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions, such as low flows and high water temperatures, combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing. Restrictions are also in place for other waterbodies. Anglers can find a statewide list of current restrictions... Full story
Maxwell ("Max") A. Townsend, 80, of Goodyear, AZ, died in his sleep of natural causes on 7/18/22. Max grew up in Norris, Harrison, Trident, MT, and graduated from Three Forks High School in 1960 as the senior class valedictorian. He participated in track and football in high school; he later was on the MSC track team during college. Running home from Three Forks to Trident (after practice) is a memory still talked about by his high school friends. Max was born on 5/18/43 to Earl and Inez Townsend in Bozeman, MT. He graduated from Montana State... Full story
Harmful algae blooms (HAB) are present on Hebgen Reservoir in the northeast portion, in the Grayling Arm area, of the reservoir. Routine monitoring and field testing in the Rainbow Point area of Hebgen Reservoir has detected the presence of an algal toxin, anatoxin-a, that poses a risk to people, pets, and livestock. Lewis and Clark Caverns officials who oversee the Harrison Lake fishing site reported last week that the lake may have recently experience a toxic algae bloom. Algae Blooms have also been reported on the Gallatin River for the... Full story
The Three Forks Area Historical Society is having their monthly meeting on September 1st at 7:00 PM in the Methodist Annex. Agenda items include finalizing plans for the September 11th 40th Anniversary Party for the Headwaters Heritage Museum and reports on summer activities and visitors. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Everyone is invited to the meeting if you are interested in the history of the Three Forks area! Please call Pat O’Brien Townsend at 285-3633 for any questions.... Full story
Three Forks Community Library is hosting a Fundraising Dinner at the Farmer’s Market on August 25th from 4pm-7pm. $7 dinner includes pulled pork sandwich, chips, water & a nilla wafer dessert. The library will have a Reading & Crafting Corner. Stop on by and hear Fawn read The Wonky Donkey Collection. She will be reading a book every half hour starting at 4:30pm. There will be a drawing for a chance to win one of the books. Color a wonky donkey mask in the crafting corner. Storytime will resume September 1st with a new time of 10 a.m. Fall H... Full story
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton announced last week an $18 million investment to fund 31 child care innovation grants across the state. “For too long, Montana’s working families faced a shortage of child care providers, putting them between a rock and a hard place,” Gov. Gianforte said. “To increase access to sustainable, quality child care and address this longstanding problem, we’re investing in quality providers who operate in child care deserts throughou... Full story
Anyone who has followed the Three Forks High School cross country team over the past several seasons has witnessed a steady growth of the squad into one of Class B's premier programs. With the boys finishing second and the girls fifth at last year's state meet and a wealth of returning experience, the sky is the limit for the 2022 team. As the first meet inches closer, head coach Tara Forsberg is ready for the team to start competition. "I am always so excited to start the cross-country season,... Full story
In the fall of 2021, Shann Mack returned to the sidelines for his second stint as head coach of the Three Forks High School volleyball team. With the student-athletes gaining a year of experience in his system, Mack is eager for 2022. "We are so excited to get this season underway. We had a lot of girls put in a lot of time this summer and past club season. So very much looking forward to getting things going," said Mack. "Having a year in with this group has been incredibly beneficial. We all... Full story
Entering his fourth season as head coach of the Three Forks High School football team, Connor Sullivan has high expectations for his players, both on and off the field. The first focus Sullivan has for his players is to be men of character. "We show up to class, we sit in the front row, we take notes, and we pay attention," Sullivan said. Secondly, Sullivan wants his squad to continue to support and encourage one another from the classroom to life, and finally, the football field. "Third,... Full story
