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I will continue to share information about the Tie Creek community with an article by Wesley Brewer who told about the company that came to the area to cut trees, made railroad ties, built dams, and in the spring of 1884 with high water and blown dams started the ties down Tie Creek to the Little Missouri River with a destination of Medora. What was the result? Wesley gives us the answer. “The trees were to be stopped at Medora and about half of them reached their destination. Some of the others were gathered up and hauled t...
As of Tuesday, August 18, Montana reports a cumulative total of 5,846 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 57 new cases since yesterday, 1,556 active cases, and 84 deaths from the disease. State officials also report that 339 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 97 patients currently hospitalized, and 4,206 patients considered recovered....
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, the way ‘things’ are going on right now with ‘Sheltering In’, etc. a friend suggested a ‘Joy Box. ‘A joy box? What is a Joy Box?’ “Oh, everyone should have one,” our friend exclaimed. “They are SO easy to make, an old shoe box will do. Wrap it pretty with lovely paper and decorate it so it’s eye-catching. We listened while she told what goes inside: “Put into it selected cards, letters, notes and your favorite Bible Verses; scrapes of wee notes from special folks, little children, f...
Governor Steve Bullock recently announced that the fire fund has doubled to its statutory maximum and that the state of Montana is well equipped to manage the uncertainty ahead created by the pandemic due to sufficient budget reserves of over $600 million. “Because we headed into this pandemic in an historically strong position and because we were careful stewards of taxpayer dollars, Montana is in an enviable financial position as other states weather budget challenges,” said Governor Bullock. “Montanans can rest assur...
This week, most parents are celebrating the fact that their children are going back to school after the longest summer break on record due to the Coronavirus. The exceptions to these celebrations are usually the moms of kindergarteners and the moms facing an empty nest as their last child heads off to college. Both of those moms feel like they are sending their babies off into the scary unknown, and they usually shed a lot more tears than their offspring do under the circumstances. Kindergarten wasn't a big step for me,...
Gale A. "Griz" Welch, 80, of Missoula passed away on August 14, 2020 at St. Patrick's Hospital. Gale was born in Ekalaka, MT. on August 17, 1939 to Delbert "Jerry" Welch & Eleanora Frye Welch. He attended schools in Ekalaka and graduated from Carter County High School in 1957. He participated in football, baseball, and belonged to the "C" club, the Broadcaster, and Annual staff. Many lifelong friendships were made during his high school days. He enjoyed his high school...
Funeral services for Jane Brewster, of Ekalaka, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Ekalaka with Pastor Steve DeFord officiating. Burial will take place in Beaverlodge Cemetery. Visitation will take place an hour prior to the service. Jane passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka. Jane was born to Ole and Mabel Moholt (Amundson) in Lindsey, MT on October 23, 1922. She left behind the cares of this world...
Local baseball and softball supporters have been trying to get a new ball field in Ekalaka since the county elected to fence off the old field that sat between the fairgrounds and high school football field. The baseball field was fenced off in order to make more room for the fairgrounds a number of years ago. Baseball enthusiasts are hopeful that they have finally found a new location. The proposed site sits close to the creek bottom across from the town park at the same...
U.S. Senator Steve Daines was in Ekalaka last Thursday to take a tour of Dahl Memorial Healthcare's new construction project. Afterwards, he grabbed some lunch to-go from Wagon Wheel Café and traveled to Broadus....
Mark your calendar to attend Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association’s Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held September 17, starting at 6 p.m. at Carter County Events Center. This is an opportunity to get a current update on the progress of the new hospital and learn about changes happening at Dahl Memorial. All of the positive changes happening at Dahl promise to continue to offer the community and surrounding area the best in rural healthcare. The nomination committee is currently seeking interested individuals from the c...
