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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDICARE IS NOT CALLING YOU MISSOULA, MT (November 30, 2023) Missoula Aging Services (MAS) received information about an active scam targeting older adults in Missoula. In the report, several individuals received multiple calls last week from someone claiming to be from Medicare with what looked like a local number. This could be a trend in other areas and the Agency would like to remind Medicare recipients to be aware: Medicare does not need to verify your information to get you more benefits. October 15 through December...
The McCone County Hero Project was honored to present some of their red, white and blue quilts to our Veterans. The honored Veterans were Simeon Thoeny, Kenneth Youngquist, John Logan, Pat Murphy and Kenny Merry. Simeon Thoeny was in the Army in the Combat Zone in Korea from 1958-1959. Kenneth Youngquist was in the Air Force as 1st Pilotless Bomber Squad from 1950-1953. John Logan was in the Marine Corp in the Combat Zone in Korea from 1952-1953. Pat Murphy was also in the Marine Corp in the...
Hemp, a crop that largely flew under the radar in Montana when it was planted under a pilot program three years ago, is now central to one of the largest civil awards in the state's history. A jury in Wolf Point last month awarded 25 eastern Montana farmers $65 million in compensatory and punitive damages, finding that a handful of Canadian and American businessmen had committed negligence, fraud and deceit in failing to fulfill contracts, leaving the crops unpaid for and languishing in fields....
Thanksgiving is once again gone for another year, and the ole ‘Round Town gears up for the next holiday! Many folks have already or are soon to be putting up Christmas lights. The hustle and bustle of the holidays never fails to amaze me. I recently sat down with a local small business owner before Thanksgiving; much of the conversation centered around what the future of Circle looked like, what we would we are grateful for, and what changes need to happen. I have always been proud of the fact that I am from this area. This community takes c...
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...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2023 FWP seeks info on elk shot near Knowlton MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking information about elk that were killed last month in the Knowlton area east of Miles City. On Oct. 28, FWP warden Oliver Gulig was dispatched to a call on private land near the Knowlton Travel Management Area, which is administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Wardens found two elk that had been shot and left to waste in the field. It is suspected that the elk were shot that same morning. The p...
Montana FSA Program Dates/Deadlines USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. Oct. 16, 2023: Signup period ends for Milk Loss Assistance for Diary Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events. Read the full news release here: USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events Oct. 31, 2023: OCCSP signup...
Lot of change in the 'ole Round Town lately. The demolition of the old Chevrolet Garage .(Community Auto). The burning of the historic Gladstone. We also have some new structures going up in town. ON the edge of town across from Travelers Motel and C-Store a new car wash is being erected. On Main street 41 Grains/The Bin (Kacie Sikveland, Owner) have installed the much anticipated grain bins .On the same day, 2 blocks away at the location of the old Community Auto, big rigs are moving earth....
REP. ROSENDALE CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE VOTE ON SEC. MAYORKAS IMPEACHMENT FOLLOWING STAGGERING FENTANYL NUMBERS IN MONTANA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) calls for an immediate vote on the resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas following the Drug Enforcement Administration's Rocky Mountain Division report stating nearly 350,000 dosage units of fentanyl, enough to kill one-third of the state's population, were seized in Montana's six most highly trafficked counties. “Sec. May...
--Circle schools completes hunter education class-- Lead by instructor Paul Skyberg, Circle schools have completed their third year of offering hunter education in the schools, with nine students completing the class this year. Circle school staff and administration worked with Skyberg to teach class for a few hours a week over the last month or so, where the students completed the classroom portion of the course. On Thursday, Oct. 12, students were bussed out to the Circle gun range to go...
When I show up to work at 11:30 for my twelve hour (midnight until noon) shift on Nove 3rd , during briefing was informed that there is an active shooter in Dawson County. My Co-worker Dharlyne went on to explain that all she really knew was what was broadcast on the local news out of Billings. They had mentioned up to 4 people injured and the status of those injuries was unknown. Our Sheriff, Paul Skyberg and Deputy Sheriff Trevor Derksen were on scene. It was radio silence -normally we status...
Vida School completes flooring project to better serve students Vida, Montana (September 15, 2023) – Vida School serves 45 students from kindergarten through sixth grade and is a point of pride for the local rural community. The growing student population has tripled in size since 2020, emphasizing the need for improvement in the school's activity areas. This need was recently met when Vida School was awarded $100,000 from AgWest Farm Credit's Local Advisory Committee (LAC) Guided Stewardship F...
MT 200 reconstruction project ends for 2023 construction season JORDAN, Mont. (October 30, 2023) – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction Inc. have completed paving operations on phase two, Junction 462 East & West, of the Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) reconstruction project. Crews will return in 2024 to seal and cover (chip seal) and complete other finishing work. The project is comprised of five phases aimed at improving nearly 37 miles of MT 200 between Jordan and Brockway. “We thank the community for its supp...
For Immediate Release: Contact: Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, [email protected] DPHHS and Governor sued for blocking release of public records once again [Helena, Montana] Governor Greg Gianforte is again facing legal action for refusing to release public records. On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, Upper Seven Law sued Governor Gianforte and Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton for refusing to provide public records requested pursuant to the Montana Constitution's right to know. The Governor and...
Oct 17th Tumbleweeds in Great falls MT caused from strong winds in the area, then 5 days later we have our first snow storm of the season and it was a doozy/ Had it all, snow , wind and cold. Slick roads and drifting had the road crews and tow truck busy. Thank you to all the help given out there. We all know it will happen every year, but it always is a little surprising every year when it happens. I for one love the snow always has, even though as a child I was snowed in Circle for a week in...
Flames destroyed the historic Jordan Inn and the adjoining Old Rose Theater in Glendive late Tuesday Oct 24th,2023. NO injuries were reported. The cait was rumored to be haunted by apparitions of a woman and a child. use of the fire is still under investigation at time of publication. The fire brought many local volunteer fire department to battle and save the businesses surrounding the Jordan. Terry volunteer Fire Departmen and Prairie County Sherif to town f tThe Jordan had been closed down...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2023 CWD sampling training in Miles City Nov. 8 MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will present a chronic wasting disease sampling training and information session in Miles City on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Miles City FWP headquarters shop from 6-7:30 p.m. The free training is open to the public. Hunters of all ages are welcome, and door prizes will be included in the evening’s activities. FWP staff will be on hand to provide updates on CWD in the state and across the region. People can take part in...
MT DOR logo For Immediate Release October 26, 2023 Scholarships Available from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division for 2024 HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD) is a member of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) and has received an alcohol education grant from this organization. NABCA's mission is to support member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect public health and safety and ensure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution and s...
Make sure to have meat tested for CWD prior to donation, commercial processing HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks along with the Montana Department of Health and Human Services are advising hunters to have their deer, elk and moose tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD). FWP strongly recommends that hunters receive a negative CWD test result before bringing their deer, elk or moose to a meat processor or donating it to a foodbank. While it is not a requirement, FWP is asking hunters to have a negative CWD test result in hand before b...
Glendive Medical Center 202 Prospect Dr. Glendive, MTz 59330 406-345-3302 [email protected] Glendive Medical Center to Host Public COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Glendive, Montana, October 24, 2023 –Glendive Medical Center (GMC) will hold a Covid Booster Vaccine Clinic for the public beginning at 9am, Friday, November 10th at GMC in the Carney Center. The Pfizer booster will be administered. Anyone wishing to receive their vaccine will need to call Glendive Medical Center to make an appointment at 406-345-8901. The boosters will be billed through i...
USDA to Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion to Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022. “USDA provides substantial economic support for America's farmers and ranchers through its critical farm program payments. These p...
