Articles from the October 22, 2025 edition


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  • Medicare Open Enrollment 2025: Time to Review Your Coverage

    Oct 22, 2025

    It’s that time of year again when mailboxes fill up with Medicare brochures and TV ads talk about prescription plans. From October 15 through December 7, Medicare’s open enrollment period gives folks across Montana a chance to review, compare, and make changes to their health or drug coverage for the coming year. While it may feel overwhelming, taking the time to double-check your plan could save you hundreds of dollars in 2026. Local pharmacists and healthcare staff remind everyone: even if you’re happy with your plan, don’t skip the review....

  • Capturing Time: Craig Edwards' over 80 Project honors Big Sandy elders

    Erik Sietsema|Oct 22, 2025

    Through his Over 80 Project, local fine art photographer, Craig Edwards is documenting Big Sandy’s elders. The series of portraits depicts pillars of the community, as well as Big Sandy’s related individuals, in black and white and holding portraits of their younger selves. The project is an ongoing effort to document community seniors and can be seen on display in his gallery, at the Elevated Grains Coffee Shop in town, on his website, as well as individual pieces proudly displayed in the homes...

  • Initial Private Pesticide Applicator Training in Fort Benton

    Tyler Lane|Oct 22, 2025

    MSU Extension Chouteau County will host an Initial Pesticide Applicator Training on December 4th, 2025 at The Ag Center in Fort Benton. The class will take place from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. If you have someone working with you on the farm or ranch who needs a license and is 18 years old or older, December 4th would be the time to get it done. Once they have passed the class they will be grandfathered in and will not have to earn three extra credits for non-soil fumigants. Private pesticide applicators who have not earned t...

  • Old Timers

    Oct 22, 2025

    1 Years ago October 29, 1925 Mrs. H.I. Mudd was a passenger to Havre Monday. Miss Margaret Nass was a Big Sandy visitor Sunday. Earl Danreuther left Tuesday for Chicago for a short visit, while Misses Vivian Orvick and Beryl Weston spent the weekend shopping in Havre. Mrs. Simon Mohr returned to Great Falls Tuesday where she has employment. Mrs. Luella Pierce Reitz left for Scobey, where Mr. Reitz is now located. Miss Helen Mills made a business trip to Havre Saturday, chaperoned by her parents. Mike LaBuda, Alice Zeyock, and Mike Kalanick...

  • What's New at The Mountaineer

    Your Accidental Journalist|Oct 22, 2025

    There’s always something new happening at The Mountaineer! We’re working hard to bring you more community fun, more local flavor, and even more ways to stay connected. Smile Section – Sponsored by MT Skies Wealth Management We’ve added a brand-new Smile Section, filled with fun games for all ages! A huge thank you to Pat Matthew with MT Skies Wealth Management for sponsoring this page and helping us bring a little extra joy to your week. Sudoku – New Weekly Feature! Pencil lovers rejoice—there’s now a weekly Sudoku puzzle in every issue....

  • Patching Cracks

    Erik Sietsema|Oct 22, 2025

    Last week, I had an opportunity to treat myself to something fun. I began looking around at things I use daily. I have a record player next to my desk that I picked up used from Facebook Marketplace. I often listen to records while working at my desk. I enjoy it, and it makes a positive impact on my work day. I began thinking about upgrading my turntable. I rapidly discovered that the player I enjoy now is kinda cheap, but with exceptional sound. It never sounded inadequate, but the more I read...

  • Lady Pioneers will celebrate their Seniors Oct.25

    Brittnay Richard|Oct 22, 2025

    1/11 We kicked off the week in Chester, which was a tough night for our Lady Pioneers. Our C Squad, JV and Varsity each lost. CJI has a strong team this year and we didn’t show up the way we could and should have. The gym felt very dead throughout the night, which made it extra challenging, but we have to figure out how to bring the energy in those moments. We were also missing key players on our Varsity, but it’s important for us to play through adversity. There’s a lot of talent among...

  • Pioneers Triumph Over Refiners Big Sandy 62, Sunburst 14

    Tucker Taylor|Oct 22, 2025

    Seniors Wes Cox and Dolan Sunchild scored touchdowns in the final home game of the regular season. Tommy Sant caught an interception and returned it for a defensive touchdown in the first half. Karter Jurenka caught a touchdown pass and threw for another touchdown to teammate Gabe Cline. Junior quarterback Quinn Rodewald threw a touchdown pass and rushed in for a score against the refiners. The Pioneers now hold a 6-2 record heading into their last regular season game against CJI on Friday night. The winner of the contest will be conference...