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By Erik Sietsema This week marks the 115th anniversary of the first Big Sandy School play. On June 30, 1911, the school staged *The Rescue of Princess Winsome* by Annie Fellows Johnston. The performance kicked off a proud tradition of school theater that continues to this day. The production was covered in a brief article in the July 6 issue of the *Mountaineer*, which lauded the show as deserving “all and more credit than we can give it.” Auditions were described as “drills” meant to prepare the children for their roles, and the paper noted t...
GREAT FALLS, Mont., June 17, 2026 — Montana wildfire season is here, and the American Red Cross is urging families to take simple steps now to protect themselves and their loved ones. “Wildfires move fast and can leave little time to get to safety,” said Scott O’Connell, regional disaster officer for the Red Cross of Montana, Idaho and East Oregon. “Make sure you have an evacuation plan and practice it with everyone in your household. Taking a few simple steps today can make all the difference t...
By Your Accidental Journalist Each June, families across America pause to celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who have shaped their lives. While Father’s Day is often marked with backyard barbecues, cards, and gifts, the holiday has a rich history rooted in honoring the importance of family and recognizing the vital role fathers play in raising children and building communities. Father’s Day is observed on the third Sunday in June. In 2026, it falls on June 21. Like Mother’s Day, the holiday grew from a desir...
Hailed Out and Emerged Volunteer Wheat Should be Sprayed Immediately after Harvest Information for this article was compiled from a Kansas State University Press Release in 2016. Producers often wait several weeks after harvest before making their first herbicide application to control volunteer wheat,” said Dallas Peterson, K-State Research and Extension Weed Management Specialist. “This allows as much volunteer as possible to emerge before spraying it or tilling it the first time. Often, a second application or tillage operation will be neede...
1 Years ago June 24, 1926 Heavy rains and lightning struck the area, damaging telephone lines near the Andrew Nelson corner, while hail was reported but caused little lasting damage. Farmers welcomed moisture as summer fieldwork continued. Local anglers enjoyed success on the Missouri River, including Charles and Gordon Tyler, who landed a 7½-pound sturgeon measuring over three feet long. Sheep shearing was underway at the Osterman ranch. Several births were announced, including daughters born to the French, Miller and Hettrick families....
From Northern Montana Health Care People having trouble sleeping or having issues like daytime drowsiness may be suffering from a common and potentially serious condition called sleep apnea – and a lab right in Havre can diagnose and find treatment for it. The Hi-Line Sleep Disorders Center at Northern Montana Health Care is an American Academy of Sleep Medicine-certified laboratory that can find out if people have sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, giving a report to their doctor to prescribe the best treatment to try to solve the p...
By Your Accidental Journalist Every June 14, Americans pause to recognize one of the nation’s most enduring symbols—the flag of the United States. While often overshadowed by larger holidays, Flag Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the history, sacrifices, and ideals represented by the Stars and Stripes. Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress adopted the first official flag of the United States. The resolution was simple: “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alter...