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Montana Sets New Records for Employment, Labor Force in December Labor force grew by more than 1,200 workers HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana set new records for total employment and labor force in December, according to data compiled by Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). “More Montanans are working than ever before thanks to the hard work of job creators and our pro-jobs, pro-business policies,” Gov. Gianforte said. “A growing labor force is positive for Mon...
Circle Schools was one of twenty-one applications received by Mid-Rivers Communications for the Educational Technology Grant Program and received $8,500 to purchase laptops to be used by students. The application included a video portion, and preference was given to projects that could “promote student leadership and workforce development skills, especially in fields that will allow students to successfully live and work in Eastern Montana as adults” (https://midrivers.com/education-tech-grants-available/). First, here is little background of...
Mid River announced a2it 2023 Education Technology Grant recipients. Montana law requires that the cooperative's Fund for Education, funded with unclaimed capital credit dollars, be used for educational purposes. 12 applicants were awarded grants totaling $80,000. Requests for nearly $175,000 were received. $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County for virtual reality equipment and workforce readiness curriculum through Transfr VR. $8,500 to Circle Public Schools to help purchase the...
SPOKANE, Washington (Jan. 24, 2024) – AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. AgWest's industry experts gather market information from various sources to deliver commodity-specific insights. All Market Snapshots are available at AgWestFC.com/industry-insights. AgWest's 12-month outlook for specific regional agricultural commodities is summarized below: Apples The outlook sees apple g...
by Tara Hubing Circle Schools was one of twenty-one applications received by Mid-Rivers Communications for the Educational Technology Grant Program and received $8,500 to purchase laptops to be used by students. The application included a video portion, and preference was given to projects that could “promote student leadership and workforce development skills, especially in fields that will allow students to successfully live and work in Eastern Montana as adults” (https://midrivers.com/educati...
by Marcie Brost Mid River announced a2it 2023 Education Technology Grant recipients. Montana law requires that the cooperative's Fund for Education, funded with unclaimed capital credit dollars, be used for educational purposes. 12 applicants were awarded grants totaling $80,000. Requests for nearly $175,000 were received. $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County for virtual reality equipment and workforce readiness curriculum through Transfr VR. $8,500 to Circle Public Schools to...
Action for Eastern Montana Holiday Meals Mid-Rivers Communications is proud to announce its annual holiday gift to Action for Eastern Montana. The funds are distributed to needy families in the Mid-Rivers and Action for Eastern Montana service area. This year's $10,000 from Mid-Rivers was distributed to families in need as a gift certificate for holiday meal shopping at local grocery stores. Mid-Rivers decided several years ago to forego sending holiday greeting cards and use the money instead...
Tuesday, January 16th, an e-mail was sent to many schools in Montana stating a bomb had been placed somewhere In the school and by the time the email was read it would be too late. The email was received locally around 9:15 p.m. according to McCone County Sheriff Paul Skyberg. I was able to speak with Sheriff Skyberg about the threat. According to Sheriff Skyberg, as far as authenticity, we treat them as real until we know they are not. We suspected this was a hoax but had to treat it as real. "...
Freezing temperatures lead to closure and delays in many Montana schools. Some schools were closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day, however many school that would normally be in session have closed due to the freezing temperatures on Monday January 15th. Heather Blakeslee shared a video on social media of her boys watching their dad, Loren Logan, toss boiling water into the air and it of course turns the boiling liquid to gas. This phenomenon is the result of Leidrnfrost effect combined...
ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE? Consider joining many who have donated to the local Redwater Community Foundation (RCF). Everyone is encouraged to donate. For the 2024 year the RCF has taken on a challenge grant offered from the Montana Community Foundation. If the RCF can raise $7,500 by December 31, 2024; then they will donate another $5,000 to a local project of our choice. At this time we are all working to raise money for a new ambulance, so that might be the best use of the funds. The RCF foundation is a permanent fund, known as an...
1-13-24 Representative Schillinger Reports, Happy New Year! We're getting some good old fashioned January weather! My last report, was at the end of April as the end of the 68th Montana Legislature drew near a close. After an abrupt and unexpected motion to Sine Die (adjourn), was passed in the Senate on the 88th day of session, we in the House recessed, reorganized, took care of the business we were able to at that point, and voted to adjourn as well at about 10 p.m. that evening. This...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2024 CONTACT Jason Slead, Public Information Officer, MT Dept. of Revenue (406) 444-6700, [email protected] Montana Dept. of Revenue: Changes to the Business Equipment Reporting Requirement HELENA – The 2023 Legislature passed House Bill 212, changing how business equipment is taxed in Montana. The new law increases the business equipment tax exemption from $300,000 to $1 million for tax year 2024. Businesses whose statewide market value of equipment is $1 million or less are exempt from the business equipment t...
Friday December 29th , the BS Club (Brockway Supper) served up a wonderful meal of crab legs, prime rib, baked potato, and salad bar, with real horseradish for the prime rib. Personally, it was the best crab I have ever had. I took the prime rib home, and it was wonderful the next day. The evening was a reservation only event. Gus, Owner, Donna and Leslie who volunteer their time, served 35 lucky at their table. Gus stated he has been doing crab and prime rib for he thinks 17 years. They always...
The Eastern Montana Gymnastics Competition Team traveled to their second gymnastics meet of the season on January 6, 2024 in Billings, Montana. EMG came home with a second-place team award for Gold and two All-Around titles, as well as ten event wins. Silver Level Placings (out of 34 gymnasts) Jud Rehbein (Richey)-4th vault, 10th tie uneven bars, 12th tie balance beam, 5th tie floor, 6th all-around (1st in her age group, as well as winning floor) Ila Lehner (Circle)-2nd uneven bars, 2nd tie...
As I embark on the New Year 2024, I can't help but remember all the challenges I have walked through this past year. I am still new to this career path of Newspaper Ownership and Editor. I have been learning as I go. With no formal training, other than on the job with the wonderful Mary Heide (previous owner). I have received many notes in the last year. Regarding our Banner and what you like and dislike. Areas that need to change or improve. I keep a list and I try to improve with each issue....
DPHHS Urges Consumers to Dispose of Recalled Quaker Oats Products Montanans advised to check their homes; discard recalled products State health officials said today the Quaker Oats Company has announced a recall of several types of granola bars and granola cereals because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product was for sale at several Montana retail locations including grocery stores, gas stations, and in vending machines. The recalled product was sold in packages, singles, and in snack boxes with other brands. A...
OFFICIAL MINUTES Town of Circle Town Council Meeting November 13, 2023 TOWN OF CIRCLE TOWN HALL - 105 MAIN STREET - CIRCLE, MT CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Garry Johnson at 7:00 PM. Present: Garry Johnson-Mayor Clint Haynie-Council Chairman Jaymes Breitbach-Council Michael Hale-Council Kelly Doan-Clerk/Treasurer Dwain Jensen-City Services Marista Heide-Deputy Clerk By Go to Meeting: Rich Batterman-Town Attorney Absent: Diane Black-Council Public Present: Brandon Curtiss; Jonathan Kleinke; Corey Wicland; Ryan Kopp;...
Lisa (Schillinger) Lockhart, a 1984 graduate of Circle High School is breaking records, and making history. She just participated in her 17th National Finals Rodeo. Lisa won round three and round ten at the 10 day event. Lisa placed in seven of the 10 rounds. She won $78,747 for winning the average . Lisa became the all-time career earing record holder with over $3.4 million. Lisa has won the NFR Average Champion twice. Lisa is anything but average. She has finished in the top 5 in the World...
With Christmas quickly approaching the kids got as chance to give Santa some last minute ideas on what they would lie. December 9th 2023 was the "Santa Day" in Circle. Which included several retail vendors, a lunch which was also a soup competition and this year there were 14 soups' to taste and vote on with the results be reported as follows: There was a tie for the best soup. Victoria Pederson - Borsht Nikki Heide - Cheeseburger Soup Both will receive $75 in Chamber Change. The day included a...
Dave Kasten was the recipient of one of the McCone County Hero quilts. Dave enlisted in the Army December 1959 and was discharged January 1966. He was sent to Fort Ord, California for basic training and then went on from there to Fort Gordon, Georgia to the Military Police Academy. Dave's orders sent him to Security Camp at Walters, Texas where he was then transferred to Versailles, France with the 520th Military Police. He told us that while there they provided security for SHAPE which stands...
I Tested Positive for Covid now what?? Covid has hit McCone County, and this strain is highly contagious. If you test positive, please follow the below isolation guidelines to help stop the spread. Mild Illness (no shortness of breath) · Isolate at home for 5 days from start of symptoms (symptom start date is day 0) or from positive test date, if asymptomatic (not showing any symptoms). · On day 6 if symptoms are resolving and you have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication you can leave isolation, but you s...
Jason Heitz is a 1987 graduate of Circle High School. Jason left for college in Willison, ND, and after the first year, he transferred to Eastern Montana College (MSU-Billings). Jason wears many hats. He is big brother to Shay. He has been working construction for Prince for 29 years to which I said, "That can't be right, you're not that old", with a winking emoji. His new hat is co-owner of Kava Root on Broadwater in Billings (right next to Broadwater Quick stop and Dino). I asked Jason how he...
Shay (Heitz) Grinsell a 1989 graduate of Circle High School. She left the round town to Eastern Montana College (MSU-Billings). She got her teaching degree and was a principal/educator for 18 years when she decided she wanted to own a business. She is co-owner of the Broadwater Quick Stop in Billings, which of late has been getting a lot of public attention. Sinclair stations across the nation are known for the green long necked dinosaur that is stationed near the establishment. Shay's station...
Game wardens seek information on bull elk shot and wasted in Musselshell County BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a bull elk found shot and wasted on private land along Fattig Creek Road in Musselshell County. Hunters reported the elk to FWP on Saturday, Nov. 25. Wardens investigated the situation and found the dead elk with a gunshot wound approximately 30 yards off the road. The elk was likely shot on the night of Friday, Nov. 24, or early m...
