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Three Forks High School students and teachers have partnered with Montana State University for a Safe Water Drinking Project. According to Three Forks science teacher Steven Hamilton, the purpose of the project is to test private wells in and around the school district (which includes parts of Gallatin, Broadwater, Jefferson, and Madison Counties) that aren't connected to municipal waters systems because they're well-regulated and regularly tested. Along with Hamilton and his students, the project also includes Three Forks teacher Garret Oksnes...
The Montana Fish, Parks, & Wildlife Commission approved earlier this month permanent "Hoot Owl" Restrictions on the lower Madison River. Proposal 31 was part of the 2020 Fishing Regulations. The restrictions from the Warm Springs Day Use Area to the confluence of the Jefferson River will be in effect July 15 through August 15 from 2 p.m. to midnight. According to FWP, restrictions currently went into effect after three consecutive days of 73 degrees maximum daily water temperatures and are...
There is a new daycare facility in Three Forks. Grandma's Drop Zone opened for business on October 15 and is located in the basement of the Three Forks Community Library at 607 S. Main. Owner Tracy Colsch moved to Three Forks in March and in August found out her grandson's daycare in town was closing. She then decided to spring into action and open the facility. "The town needs a daycare and I just kind of flew with it," she said. A grandmother of six with another on the way, Colsch said the name of the business comes from her experience with...
Ballots have been mailed for the 2019 Municipal General Election in Three Forks. Four candidates will be vying for three open seats on the Three Forks City Council. Incumbents Steve Dahl and Debra Mickelberry, as well as Erin Schattauer each filed prior to the June 17 deadline. According to Gallatin County Election Manager Casey Hayes, Three Forks resident Justin Koller is a declared write-in for a spot on the council and therefore the contest could not be called by acclamation. Three candidates filed prior to June 17 to run for Mayor of Three...
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are always a magical time of year and a wonderful time for families to spend time together. There are many holiday dinners and there are so many things to be thankful for. Unfortunately, there are people who may not be able to afford to have a great meal during the holiday season and it is very important to help them as much we can as a society. Nobody should ever go hungry, and everyone deserves to have a nice meal during the holidays. This Sunday will serve as a wonderful opportunity for local...
The Three Forks High School cross country team finished their season on a high note at last week's State Meet at the Eagle Falls Golf Course in Great Falls. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said the top five boys ran really well for the Wolves who finished 12th out of 26 scoring teams. "Only a couple personal bests, I think the cold and snow had something to do with that," she said. Jacob Ramsey led the way for Three Forks with a 27th place finish and the top freshman Class B time of 18:40.22. Garrett Golding had a time of 19:41.03, Wyatt Golding...
The Three Forks High School volleyball team wrapped up their regular season in style with a five-set senior night victory last Saturday over visiting Big Timber. The Lady Wolves opened the match in impressive fashion winning the first two sets 25-17 and 25-19. The Lady Herders would battle back to win the next two sets (16-25, 16-25), before the Three Forks took the victory winning the fifth and final set 15-11. "Last night's (October 26) win felt pretty awesome! I think it's super important to...
