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The heart of Chester, Montana, is set to come alive once again as the Hi-Line Harvest Festival celebrates its fourth year in downtown Chester. What began as a dream during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly grown into one of the most anticipated community events along the Hi-Line. Reviving a Tradition The last true harvest festival in Chester dates back to the late 1980s. For years, smaller events carried on the spirit of celebration, but there hadn't been a large-scale...
By Erik Seitsema Around half the Junior and Senior students at Big Sandy High School are taking College classes. The credits they earn through "Dual Enrollment" count towards their current high school diploma and their future College education efforts. The program offers students a bevy of benefits, from a head start on their future education, to huge savings on college classes, to experience with the responsibility of taking classes where they are keeping themselves accountable for their own...
MISSOULA, Mont. - Hunting season is underway and it's still fire season. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) urges hunters and recreationists to take extra precaution to prevent human-caused wildfires. Even a small warming fire can quickly ignite the next wildfire if left unattended or not fully extinguished. Each year, firefighters respond to wildfires sparked by seemingly small campfires or warming fires that were thought to be out but were left smoldering. Dry...
Private applicators within PAT District 3 require six private applicator credits prior to the license expiration date of December 31, 2025 to renew their licenses. Applicators can review their credit information on the MSU PEP website by selecting “License and Credit Search” and entering their license number. Applicators can also contact their MSU County Extension office for license information. Presenters for the tour include: • Ricardo Pinto, PhD, MSU Precision Ag. Research & Extension Specialist will discuss novel technologies for targe...
1 Years - September 10, 1925 Big Sandy’s Annual Rodeo concluded, and despite inclement weather, the event was hailed as one of the best rodeos ever staged in the area. Producer John E. Hartwig was praised for delivering on every promise, even though gate receipts showed a deficit. - Visitors: Miss Elinor Hetland spent time with Miss Ensley of Hopp, and Anton and Andrew Ophus traveled to Maple Creek, Canada, for a visit. - Local Business: A.M. Murphy of Warrick sold his Bear Paws ranch. - News: Mr. and Mrs. E.Z. Morse moved to Wolf Creek, M...
Like many children, when I was young I was afraid of the dark. Late night walks across the neighborhood kicked my heart rate up 40 or 50 bpm. Every shadow felt sinister and unidentified noises lit a fire in my imagination fueled by my love for scary movies. I think most kids don’t like the dark and most little boys would never admit it to their peers. As I got older, I began thinking that I was getting too old for that sort of thing, but just thinking it didn’t turn off my physiological rea...
August 29 We kicked off the week with a JV Tournament in Shelby on Thursday. We won both sets against Conrad (21-11, 21-10). We won both sets against Cut Bank (21-16, 21-16. We split sets with Simms, but won the split in points (21-16, 17-21). We split sets with Shelby, but won the split in points (19-21, 21-15). We lost both sets to Fairfield (18-21, 10-21). Overall, our JV had a great day of volleyball. They got a lot of playing time in and brought a lot of energy to the court. Friday, our JH...
As summer edges closer to an end, the fall season will soon take its place! Although Fall doesn't officially begin until September 20, the start of Big Sandy's school year seems to kick off Fall for many families. Kindergartners leave the house to start a whole new schedule they will likely follow for the next 13 years! Elementary, Junior High, and High School students are excited to be back with their friends, hopefully ready to expand their knowledge. The volleyball and football teams will...