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There will be plenty of New Year's fun in downtown Three Forks with Jingle on Main scheduled for January 1 and 2. Sponsored by the Madison River Equine Performance Center and Madison River Ranch, the event is scheduled on both days from 4:30 to 6 p.m. According to Cress Whitman of Madison River Ranch, they will be picking 12 to 15 people up at a time for a 15 to 20-minute carriage ride around town. The trip will be crossing Main Street and traveling one intersection back on both sides. The cost is $7 (cash only) for adults, $5 for kids, and... Full story
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory Sunday for the Jefferson River near Three Forks due to an ice jam that may cause minor lowland flooding. The service is asking residents to report any flooded roads or other impacts to law enforcement, and to remember to avoid driving through floodwaters and never climb on ice jams - they can shift or release without warning! Ice jams are common during the winter and spring along rivers, streams, and creeks in the higher latitudes of the...
While there was some great news last week in Three Forks with the filling of the new ice rink, some vandals soured the party with vandalism less than 24 hours since water was added to the portable facility at Stevenson Park. According to City officials, just the liner for the project is $2,000 and more damage to it will cause the water to seep right back to the ground and will make the rink null and void. The rink that is 50x100 feet with two-feet high boards was filled Tuesday, December 22...
As one of the most challenging years in Montana history comes to a close, we want to call Montanans' attention to the important role our state parks and fishing access sites have played during the COVID crisis. As social distancing became necessary and isolation common, Montana's parks and access sites offered a way for families to "be alone together" in the great outdoors. In the first half of the year alone, 4 out of 5 state parks experienced increases in visitation, with huge spikes in February, March and April. In eastern Montana,...
After my first year of college at the University of Wyoming, I procrastinated a little too long and did not end up finding a job until mid-June. Because I was late finding work and perhaps spending too much of my salary from McDonald’s I was forced/stuck staying at home and attending Western Wyoming College. Growing up I never wanted to attend, but from a financial standpoint it made sense and it is a pretty good school. During one meeting with my advisor, she mentioned the radio station was looking for an intern and I could get credit for help...
Those looking to start 2021 off on the right foot will be able to do so with a First Day Hike planned for January 1 at Lewis and Clark Caverns near Three Forks. On Jan. 1, Montana State Parks is hosting hikes across the state. The event is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. The hike is open to all ages and is family-friendly. THE HIKE Join Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park staff to experience "The Off-Switch": A moderate guided hike to observe our most quiet season. When it seems, all life has been turned... Full story
Jefferson High School teacher John Markel "Mark" Kelly slipped peacefully away on December 21, 2020 when he succumbed to COVID-19 complications. Mark, who taught high school English and journalism for 41 years in Boulder, was the leader of the award-winning school paper, the Panther Press. Mark's unorthodox teaching practices, quirky personality, and quick wit made for interesting lectures. Students knew him not only for teaching them the fundamentals of English and journalism, but for educating them on life lessons and encouraging them to...
The Gallatin City-County Health Department received 300 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine last week. According to County Health Officer Matt Kelly, this batch of doses will continue to focus on frontline health care providers including all the school nurses throughout the county. He said they would also be focusing on smaller medical clinics, home health care providers, and long-term care facilities. When discussing the distribution of vaccines in Gallatin County, Kelly said they want to be safe in both taking care of and distributing the...
On Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 1:05 p.m., Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue and Gallatin River Ranch Fire Department responded to a call from a 26-year-old man and his 63-year-old mother who overturned their canoe on the Gallatin River, just east of Nixon Gulch Bridge. They had put in at Dry Creek and planned on pulling out at Nixon Gulch Bridge, but overturned the canoe twice during their outing. The first overturn occurred approximately halfway through their planned trip; they lost...
The Three Forks High School girls basketball team has a motto they end each practice with --- every day and every way you get a little better. With the team opening the season Saturday, January 2 at home against Columbus, Head Coach Mike Sauvageau is hoping the team will continue to follow this mantra and steadily improve over the course of the season. While the team was unable to attend any camps or play any summer games, Sauvageau was very pleased with the work his players put in since the team last played at the Southern B Divisional... Full story
For the past three seasons, the Three Forks High School boys basketball team has advanced to the state tournament including a run to last year's Class B Semifinals. While there are certainly high expectations for the team as they open their season Saturday, January 2 with a home matchup against Columbus, Head Coach Terry Hauser is also very appreciative to all those who have helped make Three Forks one of the premier programs in Class B. "We have had some great success and one of the biggest rea... Full story
