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There is a new member of the Three Forks School Board of Trustees. Mat Marx was voted into the position last week. He will fill the term of Sheri Brown who resigned earlier this month. His term will expire in May of 2021. The board also interviewed Jason Coursey for the vacancy. During the interview process, Marx said he has been asked a few times over the years to be on the board by a bunch of people but was busy running the Three Forks baseball team. He said now the baseball program is running well has the time to dedicate to the board. Marx... Full story
There was great news last week for those who enjoy the Headwaters Trail System in Three Forks with paving work taking place on the Jefferson Street Extension. Gene Townsend of the Headwaters Tail System said .6 of a mile was completed on the project that was funded in part from a $60,000 grant from Recreation Trails. Donations were also used for the project. Townsend originally began work for funding of the project four years ago and after being unsuccessful on his first two attempts for... Full story
Montana State Parks announced last week Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will once again offer the popular Holiday Candlelight Tours. These special candlelight tours of the Caverns will be offered this year Dec. 19-21 and Dec. 26-28. Seven tours will be offered daily between 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Come see the Caverns by the warm festive glow of candle lanterns as we celebrate with this holiday favorite. Tickets will be available Monday, Nov. 30, by calling the Caverns office at 406-287-3541...
Members of the public will learn about flood risks in the community and the mitigation steps the City is working on to reduce the risk. The public will also learn about the new floodplain mapping project and can review the draft floodplain maps. City of Three Forks residents are invited to attend an upcoming Mitigation Meeting on December 2 at 6 p.m., hosted by the City, DNRC, and FEMA. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with the option to attend in person. Space to attend in person is limited and should be reserved for those that do... Full story
It would be an understatement to say 2020 has been rough for so many small-town businesses in Montana. I’ll readily admit it has been tough trying to navigate through the closures, mandates, growing cases, and uncertainty. The next few weeks are going to be so pivotal for so many small businesses and this is the time for local residents to stand up and lend a helping hand. Shopping local on “Black Friday” and Small Business Saturday is always a big deal, but even more so this year. There are certain bells and whistles that come at a big box sto...
I’m sure that most people have a favorite holiday, and this is certainly the case for me. The fourth Thursday of November, also known as Thanksgiving, is by far my favorite, and I’m not going to lie it has a lot to do with the food. It’s really hard for me to travel anywhere putting out two papers every Wednesday, so I’ve been lucky to have family visit on Thanksgiving the past few years, and that was very nice to bring everyone together. So, I guess you could say it’s a combination of family and food. My son was also born the day before Th...
Three Forks junior Austin Allen was recently recognized for his play during the 2020 football season. Allen was selected 5B second-team All-Conference at wide receiver. Wolves Head Coach Connor Sullivan said Allen was a tremendous player this season and would start on any team in the conference. "I thought he deserved first-team all-conference, unfortunately, it didn't turn out that way. But we all know the type of player he is. Whenever we needed a big play or momentum switch, he was the guy... Full story
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists will capture mountain goats in the Bridger Range next month as part of a study that will help inform mountain goat and habitat management. The project will entail capturing 30 mountain goats, sampling them and outfitting them with GPS collars. The captures are scheduled to happen between Dec. 10 and 18. One of the purposes of the capture is to assess the overall health of the mountain goat population, including their infection with respiratory and other pathogens and parasites, their body c...
While things might be a little different in 2020 with an online format, the annual Liberty of Place Festival of Trees will once again be huge in fundraising efforts for the organization that provides life skills and housing for individuals with brain injuries, with facilities in both Whitehall and Belgrade. According to Liberty Place Executive Director Ann Geiger, the event that usually takes place in Bozeman was moved online out of concern for the safety of supporters, staff, and residents....
With the Three Forks Christmas Stroll next week, local residents can start planning for the annual Gingerbread House Contest. The entry deadline for the family friendly event is December 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the Three Forks Community Library. CONTEST RULES Categories: 1. Ages 6 & Under 2. Ages 7 to 12 3. Ages 13 to 17 4. Ages 18 & Older 5. Family 6. Professional SIZE: Entries should have a base appropriate to the size of the gingerbread house and should not exceed 30" x 30". All entries must be on... Full story
Gov. Steve Bullock has announced new public health orders, including limits on gathering sizes and restaurant and bar operations, in response to a continued surge of new COVID-19 infections in Montana. Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos in the state will be limited to operating at 50% capacity and must close by 10 p.m., Bullock said at a press conference last week. Table seating will be limited to six people, reduced from the current limit of 10, and establishments are still... Full story
Patricia (Pat) Obrigewitch, a wife, mom, sister, grandma and friend, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on November 18, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1940 to parents Clarence and Agnes Freese in Bozeman, Montana. She attended Lower Bridger School and graduated from Holy Rosary High School. On June 25, 1966 she married Omer Obrigewitch and together they raised four daughters; Jody Bellamy (Stacy), Laurie Baker, Kerry Welch (Dean), Amy Damuth (Blaine). Pat loved spending time with her grandchildren; Lindsay, Jace (Melanie), Leyton,... Full story
The Headwaters Heritage Museum will remain closed during the 2020 Christmas Stroll due to the upswing of COVID-19 cases, new restrictions on the number of people allowed and social distancing requirements. Therefore, no Christmas stockings will be available for the children this year. The Three Forks Area Historical Society’s annual Christmas party has also been cancelled. The support of the museum by this community is greatly appreciated and the Christmas Stroll attendance has always been huge, but the risk to the volunteers, most of whom a...
Meet Eddie! This sweet older gentleman is looking for his new home with you. He has previously lived with other cats and enjoyed playing with them. He loves to be a couch potato and take long cat naps. This beautiful boy would like to meet you! Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter at 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road or call (406) 388-9399. *We are doing all services by appointment only so please call ahead....
