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Construction on a new Meridian Bridge could begin as early as this fall. According to Jefferson County Commissioner Chair Cory Kirsch, the governing body received an update on the new bridge from Kathy Thompson of Stahly Engineering at a meeting last week at the Willow Creek Fire Hall. The new bridge will replace the current two-span steel truss bridge constructed in 1914. The existing bridge on Meridian Cemetery Road near Willow Creek spans the county line between Jefferson and Gallatin Counties. Kirsch said bids were opened last Tuesday... Full story
Award winning guitarist and songwriter, Josh Snodgrass will be performing a concert at Three Forks Bible Church on Sunday, October 2nd at 10:30 a.m. as part of his Montana tour. Known primarily for his guitar work, the evening will feature stunning instrumental renditions of popular worship songs and hymns as well as a time of worship. His beautiful and inspiring performances demonstrate the vast possibilities of the acoustic guitar as an instrument. In 2020, his music went viral on YouTube and... Full story
U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana) announced last week that his Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill secured $5,627,414 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Grant funds for the Three Forks Airport. The funding will be used to extend a taxiway, install taxiway lighting, rehabilitate an apron, and rehabilitate a runway. “Airports are essential infrastructure in Montana that help create jobs and keep families connected across our state,” said Tester. “I’m proud to have secured these investments that will modernize and upgrade... Full story
The Three Forks United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale is set for later this month. The popular local event is scheduled from October 6 to October 8 at the Church Annex. Donations will be accepted Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to noon (or until space runs out). Organizers are accepting clean, working, and usable items. Those donating are asked not to bring electronics, computers/monitors, TVs, mattresses/pillows, entertainment stands, oversized... Full story
The Three Forks School District opened its doors to students for the first day of school on Sept. 6 with the all too familiar sound of construction humming in the background, and school administrators expect that noise to continue through December. Andy Becker, the bond project manager, told the Three Forks School Board during its Sept. 20 meeting that some spaces in the south addition will become available for a phased turnover starting in mid-October, with others following through mid-December. Although Becker does not have specific dates for... Full story
STAFF REPORT Three Forks Schools will celebrate the 2022 Homecoming week with numerous activities and sporting events. All three high school sporting teams will compete at home, starting with the Three Forks High School volleyball team hosting rival Manhattan on Thursday, September 29 at 4 p.m. The Wolves Cross Country team is hosting their only home event of the year, with the Headwaters Invite scheduled for Friday, September 30, at 9 a.m. The Three Forks High School football team will host Col... Full story
For everything, there is a purpose. Timing is divine if we allow it. We will be anchored if we can push through those times that don’t go as planned. In writing my book, I had many setbacks and roadblocks until the day before my “big” public launch. But that did not deter me from pushing through, as I knew only good things were coming my way on the other side of those setbacks. You see, sometimes our well-thought-out plans are not necessarily God’s plans. As I was preparing, planning, and getting ready for the big launch day I had so methodical... Full story
While I much rather work at a smaller community newspaper like the Three Forks Voice, I do miss a few things about a larger publication. One of the biggest things is the camaraderie among the employees. I have made lifelong friends throughout my travels working at papers across the western United States. There were always plenty of office shenanigans, and so many times, the staff would go to lunch during the week to take a quick break. When I worked in Washington state, the main office for the newspaper company I worked for was a quick walk... Full story
For the third consecutive week, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team showed prowess at a colossal meet at the Bob Firman Invite in Boise. Competing in the Varsity 2 Division against teams from Idaho, California, Nevada, Oregon, Montana, and Utah, the boy’s squad finished in an impressive 13th out of 45 teams. The girls were also strong, finishing in 18th place. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said the Idaho-based competition has the best energy, and it was a great experience for the r... Full story
The Three Forks High School volleyball team faced a postseason-like schedule last week with three matches in four days, including a road win over Whitehall. The Wolves opened the week Tuesday with an epic five-set loss to Boulder (14-25, 25-22, 30-32, 25-21, 11-15). "I really thought our kids did a great job battling on Tuesday. Obviously, we would have liked a different outcome, but we are right where we need to be and just need to continue to get better," Head Coach Shann Mack said. Three Forks would respond two days later with a four-set... Full story
In an effort to clean up after a busy tourist season, the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is hosting a special National Public Lands Day volunteer event on Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to AmeriCorps member Taryn Eveland, the state park is looking for 50 volunteers over the age of 15 who can complete the classic cave tour and are passionate about preserving the natural resources of the caverns for future generations. "Even though we try to minimize the unnatural... Full story
On August 9, Dennis Voeller of Three Forks, MT, sadly passed away. He was born September 11,1956 in Rugby, ND and spent the majority of his life in Rugby and Minot, ND. He enlisted in the Army National Guard & Army Reserves, serving 18 years and during that time was deployed to Desert Storm. After working for the North Dakota State Fair for many years, he moved to Montana in 2012 and took a job at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Later he was promoted to manager where he excelled and was highly regarded because of decades of experience and his... Full story
A fishing closure on the Jefferson River was lifted last week. The entire Jefferson River has seen fishing restrictions since July due to warm water temperatures and low flows. Temperatures have dropped, and flows on the Jefferson will have reached management criteria for lifting the closure by Wednesday. Fishing restrictions, such as hoot owl restrictions and full closures, are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions, such as low flows and high water temperatures, combine with other... Full story
Continuing his 56 County Tour last week in Broadwater and Jefferson counties, Governor Greg Gianforte highlighted the strength of Montana's workforce, meeting with small business owners and employees, first responders, medical professionals, and tradesmen. Beginning his afternoon in Townsend, the governor grabbed lunch at Full Belli Deli, owned and operated by Dakota and Heidi Bingham. There, the governor had lunch, met Heidi, and thanked her and her employees for adding greater vibrancy to the... Full story
The Three Forks High School Football team will look to pick up their first conference win Friday with a Homecoming matchup against Columbus. In action last week, the Wolves (2-3, 0-3 Southern B) fell 32-14 at Big Timber. Head Coach Connor Sullivan praised the effort of his team. “We came out and competed hard the whole game. We need to finish drives and score in the red zone. That will be a big point of emphasis this week,” he said. It was another strong performance from junior Shane Williams, who Sullivan said had a big night on both sid... Full story
Fetch! Pet Care is bringing experienced, caring pet professionals to Montana. Bozeman resident Brittney Billings is pleased to announce today the launch of Fetch! Pet Care Montana. Services include puppy check-ins, private dog walking, private doggie daycare, pet sitting, horse care, animal transportation and more. Her team will cover a large territory, including Three Forks, Belgrade, Four Corners, Bozeman, Butte, and other cities and towns. “I didn’t see a professional and dependable pet care service in our area and recognized Fetch wou... Full story
