Articles from the June 18, 2021 edition
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Garden greenhouse raises money for local causes
In September of 2020 it was only a dream. This year, local Ellen Beach realized that dream. Beach has always had an interest in home beautification. As a 10-year-old, she and her father drew pictures...
Ekalaka breaks several record high temperatures
On Tuesday Ekalaka reached 99 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. It wasn’t quite record breaking as the record high for June 15 is 100 degrees, set in 1919. Several other days this month have been record breaking though. Record...
Carter County Museum selected to participate in national museum social impact study
Working with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, Carter County Museum will study the social impact it has on the community and assist in refining a social impact tool for the museum field....
Plevna resident honors husband with 5K to raise funds for Alzheimer's care and research
Michele Gray of Plevna is organizing a local 5K run/walk on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 9:00a.m. at Baker Lake Gazebo. An Alzheimer’s Association “The Longest Day” event, area residents are invited to take part, raising funds and awareness to...
By Cooking in the West
Summer is the time when I decide to roll up my sleeves and clean out some junk. However, my parents were children of the Great Depression, so I can still hear their voices ringing in my ears when I think about pitching stuff that could potentially...
Conversations with God
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, a 3-generation family occupies a row in church. The young family has three little children; Mamma holds the baby, 2-year-old hugs Daddy, the 4-year-old climbs onto the seats, walks over to Grandpa; the audi...
Governor issues executive order declaring disaster in five eastern counties
On Tuesday Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order declaring a disaster in five Eastern Montana counties: Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Richland, and Roosevelt. “Recent severe thunderstorms downed power poles and lines in Eastern Montana,...
TC Energy scraps Keystone XL pipeline
The 13-year saga of the Keystone XL pipeline came to a close yesterday when TC Energy, formerly TransCanada, announced that it is terminating the project. Though the pipeline project has experienced multiple turns of fortune intersecting all three...
Gov. Gianforte: Montana prepared for fire season
On June 9 Governor Greg Gianforte received the 2021 Fire Season Briefing from state and federal agency administrators and fire management officers. “Much of Montana is currently in moderate to extreme drought conditions, increasing the risk of a...
Montana FFA Foundation reaches new benchmark, providing over $100,000 annually
On April 10, Montana FFA concluded the 91st Annual State Convention hosted in Billings. The convention was nothing short of a success thanks to the students, advisors and supporters. Blue jackets reconnected from every corner of the state. For some s...
MSGA holds 137th MidYear Meeting
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) wrapped up its 137th MidYear Meeting on Friday, June 11 in Lewistown, Montana. The event hosted over 150 attendees who gathered for three days of education, policy, fellowship and fun. Governor Greg...
Carter County Public Health schedule
Although summer hasn’t officially started on the calendar, hot weather has arrived. Please keep in mind staying well hydrated, using sunscreen and help keep an eye on your neighbors. This time of year we are working to help folks get their...
Excellence in communication
A number of students demonstrated exceptional skills in communications courses at Dickinson State University (DSU). These students were awarded the Recognition of Excellence in Communication by the...
Local students named to spring semester 2021 honor rolls at MSU
Montana State University recently announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2021. There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President's List and the Dean's List. To be eligible for the lists, students must be enrolled in at least 12...
Good morning Ekalaka
This reader submitted sunrise photo of Main Street in Ekalaka was taken early on the morning of June 15....
