Articles from the June 30, 2023 edition
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Carter County Growth Policy public meeting
Carter County Commissioners have authorized the Carter County Planning Board to develop a Growth Policy on behalf of the County. Citizens of Carter County are encouraged to get involved in the...
Ernest Tooke Memorial Match Bronc Ride
Nearly perfect weather with a high temperature of 75 degrees gave a large crowd of spectators a pleasant opportunity to enjoy the Ernest Tooke Memorial Match Bronc Ride and Futurity on Sunday...
A wet June
As of 5 p.m. Tuesday evening, Ekalaka had recorded 6.34 inches of precipitation throughout the month of June, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday even led to...
Department of Revenue to start issuing individual income tax rebates in July
Montana income taxpayers may notice extra money in their bank accounts or a rebate check in the mail next month. The Montana Department of Revenue will begin issuing rebates of 2021 individual income taxes to over 530,000 qualifying Montana...
VFW Auxiliary quilt
The annual VFW Auxiliary quilt raffle drawing will not be held on July 4th. Instead, it has been postponed until Sagebrush Service Club’s Christmas Bazaar scheduled for November 20, 2023 at Carter County High School. Tickets for the quilt, made by...
On senior meals
submitted by Tricia Lovec Senior Citizen Coordinator Beginning July 1st, there will be some changes to the Congregate Meal program for Carter County. Welcome to Jimi Fix, the new congregate meal cook...
Ashland man dies following bronc ride
A 19-year-old Ashland man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle rollover crash near Broadus, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. The man had previously competed in the match bronc ride at Ekalaka held Sunday afternoon. A 20-year-old area...
4-H news
Lily Schallenberger Reporter The Puptown Wranglers 4-H club had their monthly meeting on June 20, 2023. Twenty-five members and eight leaders attended. Corlan Laughery did a demonstration on how to make a PB&J sandwich. Roll call was, “What is...
CCHS yearbooks now available
submitted by Maxine Morgan 2022-2023 CCHS Yearbooks have arrived. Yearbooks have arrived and are available in the main school office for $25. This year’s theme is the Northern Lights. The cover photograph was taken by Mr. Jaden Pardee, as were...
Mark Leonard Schnabel
Mark Leonard Schnabel, a cherished individual who touched the lives of many, passed away tragically on June 18, 2023, as a result of a fatal traffic accident. He was 52 years old at the time of his...
FWP seeks comment on draft of new elk management plan
Beginning this week, elk hunters interested in how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks manages elk will get a chance to weigh in on the new draft elk management plan. The plan will be available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp...
A look at wolves in Montana
While the population remains strong, wolf numbers did again fall slightly in 2022, according to the 2022 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wolf Report. "We're meeting the legal requirement to reduce...
By Cooking in the West
One of the best things about social media is that it offers a platform to pay homage to our pets who pass over the rainbow bridge. Although often it is true that the dead become greater in death than they were in life, such was not the case when our...
Conversations with God
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, Fourth of July Celebration is coming RIGHT UP, may we pause a moment to consider what it means to be an American. America was NOT founded on the idea of being “free lunch” – we’re given the...
EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES
Town Office: May 10, 2023 A. Call Meeting to Order a. Roll Call Council: Melissa Lovec, Rex McCord, Libby Barth (via phone) b. Employees Present: Colby Diede c. Appointed Officials Present: Teri Jump, Buck Kratzer B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Co...
