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Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) agents made two arrests following a fire in Fallon last month, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today. Sterling Brown, arrested Wednesday in Camp Crook, South Dakota, was charged with deliberate homicide for causing the death of Isaac Carrier in Fallon, Montana on January 23. Brown was also charged with arson for causing the structure fire where Carrier was residing. Jake Burghduff, arrested...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Community Pharmacy will only be open on Thursdays and Fridays until further notice. Employees understand that the limited days in which the retail pharmacy is open may be inconvenient, but appreciate understanding and patience during this time. Staff members are currently working to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. In the interim, customers are asked to please use the automated phone service to request prescription refills at 406-775-8896....
submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare staff November marked the one-year anniversary of the opening of the new healthcare facility in Carter County. Dahl Memorial opened its doors on November 11, 2021, after a 3-day move-in period. The first few weeks were a little challenging, but staff adapted to the new environment rather quickly. Over the last year Dahl has added a handful of new jobs and has grown exponentially. DMHA has increased its patient load and days continue to be...
The CCHS Bulldogs lost to the Jordan Mustangs in Jordan on February 2nd, 45-52. The Mustangs led 30-15 at halftime and held off the 'Dogs down the stretch. Porter Kreider and Nolan Kamerman scored 15 points each for Jordan. No stats were reported for the game. CCHS 5 15 30 45 Jordan 14 30 42 52 Two nights later in Ekalaka, the 'Dogs fell to the Plevna Cougars by 28 points. CCHS shot 10-17 from the free throw line; Plevna went 19-23. The 'Dogs also lost the turnover battle to...
The CCHS Bulldogs lost to the Jordan Mustangs in Jordan on February 2nd, 45-52. The Mustangs led 30-15 at halftime and held off the 'Dogs down the stretch. Porter Kreider and Nolan Kamerman scored 15 points each for Jordan. No stats were reported for the game. CCHS 5 15 30 45 Jordan 14 30 42 52 Two nights later in Ekalaka, the 'Dogs fell to the Plevna Cougars by 28 points. CCHS shot 10-17 from the free throw line; Plevna went 19-23. The 'Dogs also lost the turnover battle to...
With the first month behind us in the Montana Legislature I wanted to take the time to send an update from Helena. It has been a busy and productive few weeks. As President Pro Tempore and part of Senate Leadership, I have an extra responsibility to not only look out for my constituents in Eastern Montana but to also bring legislators together and think about what is best for Montana as a whole. I recently introduced legislation to restrict foreign adversaries, such as China...
1-3-23 This week started off with nasty roads for many returning to the Capitol from home, tis the season! One nice thing about being a greater distance from home, I tend to not be on the roads. Fish Wildlife and Parks was first up in subcommittee this week. One of the points of interest for Eastern Montana, especially Garfield County, was this will be the first year of a long term lease between the Little Shell Tribe and the Army Corp of Engineers. The Little Shell Tribe has...
Ekalaka Town Council Regular Meeting Town Office: January 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. A. Call Meeting to Order at 5:01 p.m. a. Roll Call Council: MELISSA LOVEC, ANDY WRIGHT, REX MCCORD, LIBBY BARTH (ZOOM) b. Employees Present: COLBY DIEDE, LANCE BARRERE c. Appointed Officials Present: MAYOR BUCK KRATZER, CLERK TERI JUMP B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Comment-NONE D. Presentation of Petitions and Communications: Zoning and Permits: NONE E. Minutes from last meeting(s): read, correct (if needed) and approve. a. Council Member Lovec...
There will be two in-person Hunter Education classes offered in Miles City in March, and online registration in now available for the first class. Hunter Education students must be at least age 10 by the first day of class. An in-person Bowhunter Education course is scheduled for Feb. 22-25 in Miles City, and online registration begins Friday, Feb. 3. Students must be at least 11 by the first day of class to register. The first Hunter Education course will be March 3-5 at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office in Miles...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The simplified direct loan application enables producers to complete a more streamlined application, reduced from 29 to 13 pages. Producers will also have the option to complete an electronic fillable form or prepare a traditional, paper application for submission to their local FSA farm loan office. The paper and electronic...
1-31-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday January 31, 2023, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman; and Pamela Castleberry, member was present. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. The commission reviewed and approved claims in the amount of $410,298.93 and payroll in the amount of $240,129.58. Treasurer Jesi Pierson presented...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, sometimes one sees Love being shared. One day, while waiting for an appointment, an older lady was checking out, a gentleman came in, greeted the guy at the desk, who greeted him, ‘Hey, Joe – I’ll be just a moment’. The manager asked the older lady if he should help her out to her car. Joe spoke up, “It’s icy out there, my grandson said to be careful, so I’ll walk her out, I know where the ice is”. The lady prepared to go, took ‘Joe’s’ arm, and whispered, ‘He’s my grandson.’ Off...
I grew up in the Sun River Canyon northwest of Great Falls and thus Malmstrom Air Force Base. All the years I was growing up, a nuclear war with Russia was an ever-present threat. Our friends, the Mergenthals, who lived right by Gibson Dam had a warehouse full of dry food provided by the USDA in the event of a nuclear war. The Glory Hole (dam overflow) was a bomb shelter. I grew up thinking that some day there might be an alarm that sent us into the Glory Hole of Gibson Dam with all that food in the warehouse to keep us...
This time I am going to share some history on a business, its early time owner and some of his family. Some recent phone calls with Gary Roberts triggered my thoughts for this article. The individual was J.G. (June) Olson, his wife Henrietta and the business, Olsen Drug. Their daughter, Beverly (Olsen) Roberts, wrote their story in “Shifting Scenes, Vol. II,” page 648. “J.G. (June) Olsen came to Montana from Iowa in 1895 with his brother Clarence. He was thirteen and his brother fifteen. They started working at the TD Ranch...
Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Healing and Ending Addiction Through Recovery and Treatment fund has spent $5.2 million since 2021. With a proposed increase, providers and lawmakers alike want to tap into the money. A fund championed by Gov. Greg Gianforte to fill gaps in Montana’s substance use and behavioral health treatment programs has spent $5.2 million since last year as the state waits for an additional $19 million in federal funding. Now, the Republican governor wants to put more state money into the Healing and End...
Nearly fifty local fathers and daughters spent a few quality hours together at a dance hosted by the Puptown Pioneers Homemakers Club last Friday at Carter County Event Center. The "Denim & Diamonds" event lasted around two hours and appeared to be a great success....
Two former CCHS students recently made dean’s lists at their respective universities. Tylee M. Loehding, a 2021 CCHS graduate, was one of 4,226 students named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at North Dakota State University. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify. Loehding is majoring in human development and family sciences. A total of 688 students were named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Black Hills State University. Kenzie Tooke, a 2022 CCHS gradu...
