Week of April 30, 2025
Week of April 30, 2025
When the Malta City Council met on Tuesday the 22nd of April, there was a full agenda awaiting them. Council members by means of a motion and a second, approved the minutes as provided, approved the agenda for the current meeting and approved the claims before them. All four council members were present, as was Mayor John Demarais, Bryan and Ryder Raymond, Gina Lamb, Mary Shores, Jim Truelove (PWD), and Josh Newman. Presenting his report, PWD Truelove stated that the water is on in the...
In an earnest effort to introduce individuals to the public and vice versa, this week we would like to send a shout out to welcome the newest employee at the Phillips County Extension office. Filling the P.C. Administrative/4-H Program Assistant Position as of March 31st is Randy Domire. He is the cheerful voice at the end of the phone when you call the Extension Office or call to discuss questions concerning 4-H related projects. Domire works with the Extension Agent, Christina Murphy, and if...
The Malta Trails Inc. is thrilled to announce that the Trafton Trailhead Initiative project has been awarded the maximum grant amount of $100,000 from the Montana Fish and Wildlife & Parks 2025 Trails Stewardship Program (TSP). This significant funding marks maintenance of the trail systems in Malta and the establishment of a trailhead and pedestrian bridge at the Old Milk River Bridge/Trafton. This year, the TSP program faced fierce competition, receiving a record number of sixty-one...
Over the period of April 17 through April 24, 2025, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office responded to a total of 97 calls for service in the following locations: City of Dodson - 14; County - 36; City of Loring - 1; City of Malta - 32; Other jurisdiction assist - 1; City of Saco - 10; City of Zortman - 3. Arrests - 0 2025 Calls to date: Total calls - 1125 County - 259 City of Dodson - 108 City of Landusky - 10 City of Loring - 3 City of Malta - 555 City of Saco - 88 City of Wagner - 9 City of Whitewater - 13 City of Zortman - 42 Other...
10 yrs ago Apr. 29, 2015 If you are looking for Ned Mangis, there are only a few places you will find him. If it is a Sunday, chances are you will find him at church. The 92-year-old can be found the other days in the B&B Sales; growing older, yes, but with no plans for retirement. Dr. Edwin Medina, Chief of Staff, and Theresa Ohl, RN, accepted a check from Bob Berrisford, on behalf of the Montana Elks Association. The funds will be used to purchase a vital signs monitor. The Phillips County Hospital has been honored and named by the iVantage...
On Thursday, a busload from Unity Lutheran Church came to the Whitewater Lutheran Church. It was wonderful! On Easter, after church, we went to Reichelt’s for a delicious dinner. Also at Reichelts, was family from Big Sandy was there, they later went to Sleeping Buffalo. It was a very nice Easter. We also had an brunch on Easter morning, followed by a church service and special music by the WHS band. After church, there was an Easter egg hunt for the children. We met Gale, Challise, and my...
Dodson School is proud to recognize one of its own, Mrs. Wendy Hopkins, who has been named Triangle Communication's Teacher of the Year. In honor of her dedication to education and her outstanding service to students, Mrs. Hopkins was presented with a $1,000 award from Triangle Communications. As both the Science Teacher and Dean of Students at Dodson School, Mrs. Hopkins wears many hats and brings unwavering passion, creativity, and leadership to every role. Her impact extends far beyond the...
Can you believe it? It’s the end of April! It just flew by with all the activities and Easter! The flowers down here really add a spark of color! Tulips, daffodils, the flowering trees, pink,white and purple, and some other tiny purple blooms! Debbie Richau took me for a Sunday drive around Billings to view all the splendor! We also saw ducks and rabbits, chickadees, and house finches, and red wing black birds all made a fun spring concert! Many people were in Whitewater for the memorial for...
Lyle Stiffarm, Jr., a senior at Dodson High School, is the 2025 recipient of the Fred L. Robinson scholarship. The Scholarship has been given annually since 1971 by the Robinson family to a Phillips County senior. The scholarship is in the amount of $10,000.00. Lyle, or Junior as he is often called, is ranked first in his class at Dodson High School. He is the President of the Student council, President of the National Honor Society and President of Jobs for Montana Graduates along with...
The Montana American Legion and Auxiliary provide this press release for high school juniors ~ the Empower Tomorrow's Leaders and urge all students available to apply now for Montana's Premier Civic Programs. The American Legion Department of Montana is excited to announce the 2025 sessions of the American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs. These esteemed programs will take place concurrently from June 8-14, 2025, at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. Designed for high school juniors, these immersive...
The average for a gallon of regular gasoline is slightly higher this week in Montana, at $3.16, about half a cent higher since last week. A substantial 41-cent drop from the $3.57 per gallon average Montanans were seeing this time last year. Although the national average of $3.17 is slightly up from last week and 5 cents higher than last month, it’s still well below what drivers were paying year over year. “An increase in demand – as the weather gets nicer and more people get out and about – is pushing prices up slightly,” said...
The Malta Mustang and M-ette Track Teams competed in Great Falls last Saturday, at the Mustang Invitational, hosted by Great Falls Central Catholic High School. The Mustangs took fourth place as a team in the men's meet with 57 points and the M-ettes were seventh place in the women's meet with 34 points. The Mustangs were led by Dawson Hammond, who set the school record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.19. The time currently ranks first in the state. Hammond also won the 200 with a time...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center. --------------- Malta School Board Mtg School Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the MHS Boardroom. Times and dates are subject to change. --------------- City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. --------------- Knitting & Crochet Club The Knitting & Crochet Club will meet at Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop at 11 a.m. every Thursday. ---------------...
