Granite County Sheriff's Report for July 30, 2018
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Elk B License Requires Clarification in Some Western Montana Hunting Districts
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) wants western Montana elk hunters to know about a clarification in the regulations relative to the Elk B license (002-00) for Upper Clark Fork districts 210, 211, 212, 215 and 216. The wording in the printed 2018 Montana Hunting Regulations has led to confusion about whether the Elk B license can be used on public lands during the archery-only season. Mike Thompson, FWP Region 2 Wildlife Manager, clarified that the license cannot be used
Dates announced for over-the-counter, surplus license sales
A few important dates remain for hunters looking for license for this upcoming hunting season: On Aug. 6, hunters can buy over-the-counter and surplus B licenses (antlerless) for deer and elk. On Aug. 9, general antelope and antelope B drawing results will be available. On Aug. 13, surplus general antelope, antelope B and antelope archery 900-20 licenses go on sale. On Aug. 15, antelope archery season opens for the 900-20 license. The 900-20 archery antelope licenses were dra
Montana Fire Danger rising as stormy, dry weather comes into forecast
GRANITE COUNTY - With flames ravaging states like California to the south, Montana is now in the crosshairs of a weather system that will bring hotter, dryer temperatures to the area over the next two days. Locally, the temperature is set to spike Tuesday with Drummond expecting a high of 92 and Philipsburg 88. Temps will stay high Wednesday but are expected to drop below normal levels Thursday and into the weekend as a cold front passes through. But what may more troubling t
Road delays near Rumsey Swimming Hole
Notice: Rumsey, Summers Gulch area residents, East of the Rumsey swimming hole. Due to blasting activity on the new Discovery road near the Rumsey, there will be 10-15 minute delays, August 1st from 10:30 AM through 11:30 AM. Any questions should be referred to Discovery Ski area. #GraniteCounty #Sheriff #Rumsey #Swimming
Chrome is king at annual Flint Creek Valley Days Car Show
PHILIPSBURG - The annual Flint Creek Valley Days Car Show featured 124 cars this year, with everything from rail dragsters to space age vans. #Philipsburg #FlintCreekValleyDays #CarShow #2018
Parade highlights Saturday's festivities in Philipsburg
PHILIPSBURG - The 2018 Flint Creek Valley Days were in full swing Saturday, with a parade running down Broadway that was lined with onlookers for blocks. The theme for this year's parade was "Fish On!", and entrants displayed their creative takes throughout the hour-long show. #Philipsburg #FlintCreekValleyDays #Parade #2018
Runners take to the streets, trails of Philipsburg
PHILIPSBURG - The Flint Creek Trails Association hosted a 5K/10/Fun Run at City Park Saturday morning, giving participants a chance to compete while taking in a beautiful day. The event marked the first full day or activities at the annual Flint Creek Valley Days celebration. Iain Scott logged the fastest time on the 5K circuit, running a 22:16.5 in the 13-18 age group. Second went to Logan Murphy at 23:01.9, while third place overall and first in the women's division went to
7,000 Cases of Taco Bell Salsa con Queso Have Been Recalled
Kraft Heinz is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 cases, (yes, cases) of its Taco Bell Cheese Dip after the jars showed signs that they could allow for growth of botulism-causing bacteria. Read More... #Recall #SalsaConQueso #TacoBell
Study: Private Schools not better than Public Education
Despite evidence showing otherwise, it remains conventional wisdom in many parts of the education world that private schools do a better job of educating students, with superior standardized test scores and outcomes. It is one of the claims that some supporters of school choice make in arguing that the public should pay for private school education. Read More... #PublicSchools #PrivateSchools #Study
