Most everyone thinks there are six mountains in Glacier National Park that are over ten thousand feet tall. I don’t agree with that. Actually, there are a few of us who don’t agree with that. This is the story of why we think there are really seven m...

(StatePoint) What more delicious way to enjoy the month of May than by celebrating National Strawberry Month? From family outings to strawberry-inspired gifts, here are some great ideas for kicking off summer from the discount experts at Dollar...

Knees Area Field Day Scheduled for June 8th The MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center (WTARC) and MSU Extension are hosting a field day in the Knees area on June 8th at 9:00 a.m. The event will begin approximately one mile north of J & A...

Farm operators are strongly encouraged to call Farm Service Agency (FSA) ASAP to schedule an appointment for completion of the ARC/PLC enrollment and crop reporting processes. The final deadlines for completing these actions are July 15th for crop...

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reminds Montanans to be aware this spring about the risk of hantavirus. Health officials say that hantavirus infection can occur during any month, but spring and summer months pose the...

Chouteau County 4-H Youth Development Upcoming Events* June 3, 2016 4-H Project/Demonstration Day (all ages)—an opportunity for youth to participate in hands-on activities while learning and experiencing project areas that help them discover new inte...

It is that wonderful month of May. My upstairs bedroom window has been surrounded by white apple blossoms for most of two weeks now and it is glorious. I love to get up early, about a half hour before dawn or even earlier and go out to the back...

This week Vicki has picked a Stephanie Plum novel called “TOP SECRET TWENTY-ONE” by Janet Evanovich. Trenton, New Jersey’s favorite used car dealer Jimmy Poletti, was caught selling a lot more than used cars out of his dealerships. Now he is out o...

I recently watched a lecture delivered to a group of hospice workers that was being delivered by a retired teacher who was dealing with terminal cancer. He opened his talk with a quote: “I can complain that the rose bush has thorns, or I can be g...

National Nursing Home week is May 8th-14th. The residents and staff of Big Sandy Medical Center (BSMC) would like to invite the community to an Ice Cream Social on Friday, May 13th at 2:00pm in the facility dining room. Please come join residents...

Q: I guess we’re what you’d call “Christmas and Easter Christians,” since those are about the only times we make it to church. But what’s wrong with that? We head to our lake cottage most weekends, and isn’t the Sabbath supposed to be a day of rest...

For the regular School Board Meeting of April 19, all trustees were present but for Brandon Gasvoda. Staff present was Superintendent Moore, Clerk Engle and Elementary Lead teacher Heather Wolery. Visitors present were Miranda Schwenke, Gabriella...

The Elementary Extravaganza, known in the past as the “Open House”, will be Friday, May 20th. Everyone is welcome to join all the fun happening from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the F.E. Miley Elementary School. The students and staff have prepared an awe...

Grow a beautiful flower garden with minimal care by investing a bit of time at the start of the season to reduce on-going care. Always match flowers to the growing conditions and the care you are willing to provide. Low maintenance plants need minima...