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With the recent government shutdown delaying SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments, many local families may be feeling the pinch. Thankfully, the Big Sandy Food Bank is stepping up to help those in need. Anyone affected by the delay can contact Terry Grant at 406-390-2922 for assistance. Individuals should bring proof of SNAP benefits and be prepared to fill out a short form, including the amount typically received from SNAP. Community members who wish to lend a hand can...
You will soon see free Naloxone (Narcan) dispensers in our towns. The dispensers provide Narcan free of charge to the community. Narcan is a drug that can rapidly reverse the effects of opioid overdose and save lives. Across the nation as well as in Montana, overdose deaths have increased in recent years. Deaths involving fentanyl (IMF) increased from 2019 to 2020 by 94% in Western states, with methamphetamine being the most used drug in addition to fentanyl in these deaths. Many resources are available across Montana to help combat the...
On Halloween night, Main Street in Big Sandy filled with trick-or-treating kids. Locals lined either side of the road handing out candy and other treats in front of decorated cars, displays, and even a short school bus haunted house. The community Halloween tradition has been providing a safe space for locals to celebrate the holiday together for more than 10 years. Trunk-or-treat has something to offer for Halloween celebrators on every side of the evening’s festivities. Parents of young k...
Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Montana State University New World Screwworm (NWS) is a species of fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) that lays eggs in the wounds of living warm-blooded animals. Eggs hatch within 12-24 hours into larvae that burrow into the wound to feed. Burrowing creates a larger wound that can lead to illness and death if not treated. The fly was once native to the Southern United States and was eradicated in 1966 with the targeted release of sterilized male flies. Since females only mate once in their...
1 Years ago November 12, 1925 The quiet of a Tuesday morning in Big Sandy was shattered around three o’clock when the town’s fire siren rang out. Flames had broken loose in the Owl Pool Hall and quickly spread through the block. Despite the swift arrival of the fire department, there was little hope of saving the Exchange, H.H. Lehfeldt’s building, or the Murtaugh block, which housed the Butler and Cushman barber shop, Pep’s cigar store, and the Owl Pool Hall itself. Though the post office and Bear Paw Café narrowly escaped destruct...
alue each day before the killing frost We lose minutes of daylight every evening. We gardeners hastily pick our remaining produce, watch the weather reports, and wonder how many more days we can eek out until the killing frost. Some people are geared up for fall, ready to enjoy the cooler weather, hunting, and breaking out the crock pot for soups and stews, while others loathe it. Some rejoice in the winter months, as it’s a chance to bake favorite holiday treats, or be outside ice fishing, snowmobiling, or skiing. Others despise winter and s...
As the lights dim on another season, we pause to celebrate the remarkable young men and women who have worn our school colors with pride. Our senior volleyball and football players from the Class of 2026 have spent years building not only their athletic skills but also their character, leadership, and friendships that will last a lifetime. From the first day of freshman practice to their final games as seniors, these athletes have shown grit, determination, and heart. They’ve led their t...