Valier News

His lone opponent Keith T. Melhus, who had 42 votes, also ran as a write-in. Karla Breding and Wendy Curry Judisch ran unopposed for council.

The 27-year-old man who died in a rollover crash near Valier on Sunday morning has been identified.

Ag producers play a crucial role in our region's economy. Each fall, the Montana Grain Growers Association holds listening sessions, to update members on current Ag issues, while giving producers a chance to voice their own concerns.

VALIER - Wayne Kilmer Anderson, 71, of Valier, a retired farmer, outfitter and "jack of all trades," died Wednesday of injuries he sustained in an automobile crash near Dupuyer.

Authorities have released the names of three men killed in a two-vehicle crash near Dupuyer in north-central Montana.

A party like this one only comes around every 100 years. Considering that Conrad owes its name to a pair of famous brothers, it seems fitting that another pair of talented brothers is the centerpiece of the town's centennial celebration this weekend.

CONRAD - With his hand on his heart in a futile attempt to slow its nervous beating, Francis Erickson watched frozen as the crane lowered, leaving the 700-pound clock to hang on its brackets.

The calendar says that summer is over, but it doesn't feel like it. Great Falls set a daily record high Thursday, when the mercury rose to 93 degrees.

CONRAD - Within a year of his arrival in Montana in 1872, Reverend Van Orsdel's works with churches, schools and hospitals earned him a sterling reputation and a legion of parishioners and admirers.

VALIER -- Great Falls Central won its football season opener Saturday night with a 66-14 victory over the Valier Panthers.

ALLEN - Son born Monday to Jade and Sean Allen of Great Falls. ASH/GUERRERO - Daughter born Tuesday to Nicole Ash and Alan Guerrero of Great Falls.

ALLEN - Son born Monday to Jade and Sean Allen of Great Falls. ASH/GUERRERO - Daughter born Tuesday to Nicole Ash and Alan Guerrero of Great Falls.

CHRISTIANSON - Son born Tuesday to Shilo Lynn Christianson. HEATON/AGUILAR - Son born Tuesday to Sonja Heaton and Tyler Aguilar of Great Falls.

HELENA - Montana Lottery officials say a Great Falls man has claimed $90,300 in Hot Lotto prizes.

HELENA, Mont. Here are the results of Wednesday's Montana Lottery drawings: The $30,000 Montana Cash jackpot was won by a ticket purchased in Lakeside, while someone purchased a Hot Lotto ticket in Valier with four plays and the Sizzler option, winning a total of $90,300. The winning numbers drawn: Montana Cash: 09, 15, 20, 29, 36 Wild Card: 08, ...

A century ago, a spot on the northern side of Lake Frances bloomed into a town of 1,200 in a matter of months.

A couple of young grizzly bears have been drawing attention in parts of Pondera and Toole counties and have even turned the heads of motorists on I-15 when the bruins were in a field east of the interstate.

Big Sandy's Amber Amsbaugh cleared 5 feet, 4 inches to tie the girls' high jump record in the 17th annual Cascade Lions Top 8 Track and Field Meet Thursday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

ALLISON - Son born Tuesday to Amie and David Allison of Cut Bank. AMATO - Daughter born Friday to Michele Amato of Great Falls.