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Week in and week out during the 2021 regular season, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team produced incredible results. When it mattered the most Saturday afternoon at the Class B State Meet in Missoula, the Wolves performed phenomenally again, with the boys' team finishing in second place and the girls' squad finishing the day in fifth place. The complete team performance includes two all-state performances, with senior standout Jayden Woodland finishing sixth in the girl's race (20:19... Full story
Trick or Treat on Main is back in Three Forks. The popular event will be hosted by the Three Forks Chamber in 2021 and will take place Friday, October 29, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Three Forks Chamber Director Deb Niedermeyer said the Chamber has been getting a lot of emails and phone calls about the event's status this year and is thrilled they can move forward. "I am really excited about the Trick or Treat on Main and like the idea of having it in the afternoon on Friday," she said. Participating... Full story
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has certified an application from the City of Three Forks for a $436,023 request for an American Rescue Plan Act Water and Sewer Minimum Allocation Grant. The municipality would use the money for a project to increase supply capacity to meet current demands with the largest producing well out of service and improve water supply quality. The project has a total cost of $3,871,000. Other funding sources for the project include $524,928 in ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, a... Full story
Not only has the Three Forks High School Cross Country team excelled throughout the 2021 season, but they are also shining outside of competition. A recent food drive conducted by the team produced an incredible 400 pounds of food for the Headwaters Area Food Bank. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said it is a yearly tradition on the last day of junior high practice to have a scavenger hunt and figured the high school team could enjoy some different for practice. Forsberg sent them out with the team wagons and told them to collect as much food as... Full story
At this time next month, families will be coming together to celebrate Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving is an excellent opportunity for friends and family to spend time together and enjoy a full turkey dinner, it also can be a difficult time for some who may not be able to afford the dinner or have anyone to spend the holiday with. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are essential for the Headwaters Area Food Bank, which does an amazing job helping out area residents during November and December and throughout the year. Food or monetary...
I think it would probably be safe to say that I might watch a little bit too much “true crime” television. While some may describe my pastime as a bit macabre, I am always fascinated by the stories. I must not be alone because several networks are dedicated to nothing but a full true-crime schedule. As much as I enjoy watching the crimes unfold about every four or five episodes, I get a little frustrated with the narration of the episodes. Often, this will happen at the start of an episode when they describe the shocking crime, which is quickly... Full story
The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department is once again giving back to the local community with their annual food drive for the Headwaters Area Food Bank. This year’s drive will also include a fundraising sloppy joe dinner for the department scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the fire hall. According to Assistant Chief John Whitesitt, the department will not be going door-to-door in 2021 since they will be cooking the sloppy joe dinners. Those attending can also bring food donations. “We will accept any food don... Full story
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced he is seeking public comment on applicants to the vacancies in the 18th Judicial District (Gallatin County). Members of the public can provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants through Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 5 p.m. The governor has received applications from the following attorneys whose applications may be found at nominatejudges.mt.gov: Eighteenth Judicial District Judgeship (Gallatin County): • Andrew Breuner • Benjamin Refling • Audrey Schultz...
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission is considering adjustments to wolf trapping regulations for the 2021 season at its Oct. 28 meeting. The proposed changes are aimed at minimizing the possibility of non-target capture of lynx and grizzly bears. Both species are protected under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed changes look at more clearly identifying occupied grizzly bear habitat and adjusting the season dates for trapping and snaring in these areas. The proposed default opening day in areas likely to have grizzly bears w...
With the 5B District Tournament set for this week in Manhattan, the Three Forks High School volleyball is using last week as a learning experience for the postseason. The Wolves opened last week Thursday with a thrilling five-set senior night victory over Big Timber (27-25, 20-25, 20-25, 25-19, 15-9) and fell the following night at Whitehall (25-18, 17-25, 18-25, 14-25). "This is a really good learning lesson going into postseason play. Playing back-to-back nights for us was really good. Having... Full story
The future is bright for the Three Forks High School Football team. After winning one game in 2020, the Wolves picked up three wins during the 2021 season, including a 6-0 shoutout of the second seed from the north in the playoffs, Red Lodge. Head Coach Connor Sullivan said the program is getting better, but they are still a young team. “We play in a tough, tough conference, and that’s just the way it is. You have to bring you’re ‘A’ game week in and week out. It’s critical that we have another offseason of hitting the weight room and getting...
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has approved a "booster" dose for the Moderna mRNA and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines in certain populations; they also recommended a booster dose for those in high risk occupational and institutional settings. The ACIP approval, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authorization and the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) guidance for use are important steps to advise our vaccination processes and keep Gallatin County residents safe and healthy. Even with these...
Last fall and spring, Montana's public school system reported notable declines in student enrollment attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that trend appears to be reversing as K-12 schools across the state have returned to in-person instruction despite the continued presence of the virus. According to preliminary data from the Montana Office of Public Instruction, statewide enrollment this fall is at 151,765 students, an increase of 6,133 students, or 4.2%, over fall 2020. The total, which is still being reviewed toward the completion of a...
HELENA – The Montana Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) is currently accepting grant applications. The application process for this year was initiated in a grant administering system that Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has decided to replace due to software issues. WHIP applications will instead be offered through the WebGrants system for the current application period. Grant applicants can find the FWP WHIP Grant Cycle 2022 funding opportunity at https://funding.mt.gov. Applicants new to WebGrants must register prior to accessing t...
In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free COVID-19 test in a jiffy, with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. A Montanan drove an hour each way to get a test, wondering if, this time, it would again take five days to get results. While COVID testing is much easier to come by than it was early in the pandemic, the ability to get a test - and timely results - can vary widely nationwide. A...
