Ennis celebrates founding father’s birthday
Old and young, Irish and non-Irish alike all gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate William Ennis’ 185th birthday. Dining on Irish stew, soda bread and birthday cake, the crowd gathered listened...
View ArticleHarrison-Willow Creek girls’ basketball team receives academic award
On a gymnasium wall in Harrison, a poster reads, “First in the classroom. First on the floor.” The Harrison-Willow Creek girls’ basketball team held true to this standard of academic excellence and was...
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Madison Valley native continues career serving animals, public health
Pride’s parents Merritt and Barbara ranched and outfitted in the Madison Valley when she was young. Her childhood spurred her desire to care for animals. She attended the University of Idaho and was...
View ArticleMadison Valley Manor Directory of Nursing receives award
Madison Valley Manor Administrator Darcel Cook said the award is a great honor not only to Canterbury, but for the nursing home and Madison County too. “I have been in long-term care for almost 20...
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Garnet USA set to make changes, seeks input on DEQ Environmental Impact...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting input on Garnet USA’s proposed open pit garnet mine for just a short time longer. Comments should be sent to DEQ by the close of...
View ArticlePlanning 101 educates Madison County Planning Board, area citizen planners
Whether they are professional planners or citizen planners, newly appointed planning board members or seasoned planning board veterans, those involved in planning in Madison County were reminded of the...
View ArticleMadison County Commissioner attends County Leadership Institute
Dave Schulz, Madison County Commissioner from District 1, is now one of five Montanans to attend and complete the selective County Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. The 10th Annual CLI was held...
View ArticleCounty Detention Administrator receives statewide award
While the fact that Carmin Hill was the recipient of the 2013 Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association’s Detention Officer of the Year Award was a secret until Thursday evening in Butte, the...
View ArticleDUI Task Force Plan approved by commissioners
The number of people driving under the influence on Madison County roads has decreased, but that is not stopping Lynn Lowder and the DUI Task Force from continuing their work. Lowder, the task force...
View ArticleCounty continues work on Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Working with Big Sky Hazard Management of Bozeman, numerous organizations have put together a living document to help Madison County residents be prepared for wildfires. In May 2011, a committee was...
View ArticleHarrison Fire District looks to annex Indiana University Geologic Field Station
Members of the public will be able to give their input on the possible annexation of the Judson Mead Geologic Field Station of Indiana University to the Harrison Fire District soon. Harrison Fire...
View ArticleCycling for a cause, Ruby Valley native raises money for charities in Montana
What started as rehabilitation for a knee injury about five years ago turned into something a bit bigger than anticipated and became enjoyable for an entirely different reason for cycling enthusiast...
View ArticleVerizon service to be restored to Virginia City
A little more than a week after Verizon Wireless service stopped in Virginia City, Nevada City and the surrounding area, Verizon officials say they are working on a temporary fix that will have...
View ArticleLat 45 Adventure Ministries strives to connect with local youth
Lat 45 is a grassroots, faith-based organization whose goal is to share the Gospel with youth. To fulfill this goal, Lat 45 founders Ryan Brown and Chris Armstrong look to challenge young people...
View ArticleLee Metcalf Wilderness turns 30
Dubbed the “Summer of Lee”, the months of June, July, August, and September are full of events celebrating the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and its namesake. Four units of wilderness comprise the “Lee”,...
View ArticleLiving History – John Ellingsen recalls preservation work with Charles Bovey
A love of old fashioned items proved to be beneficial to John Ellingsen and the towns of Virginia City and Nevada City. Ellingsen, originally from Great Falls, first visited his now home when he was...
View ArticleSheridan’s wastewater treatment project nears completion
The long process of the town of Sheridan’s wastewater treatment project is almost done and people in Sheridan will start seeing less of the trucks and equipment they’ve seen throughout the past year....
View ArticleEnnis Police Chief puts drug recognition expert training to use
Madison County ranks high in a number of categories such as fishing and other outdoor recreation opportunities, but also in areas not so appealing. The county is eighth in the state for auto accidents...
View ArticleGages on Madison River offer insight for many
“We all live downstream,” is a phrase Sunni Heikes-Knapton said is used quite frequently in her office. As the Madison Watershed Coordinator with the Madison Conservation District, she knows how very...
View ArticleWolf season licenses on sale soon, FWP Commission makes changes
Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commissioners approved modified regulations for the upcoming wolf season at their July 10 meeting. Licenses go on sale, starting Aug. 5, and are available all season long –...
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