PHOTO: Jacoblund / iStockPhoto.com (StatePoint) It’s no secret that many people wait for a new year to commit to implementing better habits. They’ll start eating more vegetables next week, they’ll cut out wine with dinner next month, and they’ll use their gym membership next year. These are things you’ve heard before, and likely even things you’ve said yourself. So how do you make resolutions you’ll stick to? Declutter. Have you ever intended to use a free weekend to clean a

PHOTO: (c) Olga PS / iStock via Getty Images Plus (StatePoint) Sticking to a schedule is good for health, wellness and productivity, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to form great habits. Resolve to adhere to a daily routine with the following tips and tricks: Write it down: The act of writing things down can help reinforce priorities. Keep a list of short- and long-term goals, events and meetings. Be sure to check items off your list as you complete them. Doin

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved two rule changes on Monday concerning recreational and commercial use on the Madison River. In addition, commissioners approved an adjustment to brown trout regulations on a section the Big Hole River. In a relatively short meeting, the commission dealt with two recommendations from the current Madison River Work Group, which has met several times during the past six months. The work group recommended administ

Granite County Sheriff's Report: December 27, 2021

MISSOULA – The Granite basketball teams earned a split of games played Tuesday night with Valley Christian, with the Girls remaining perfect in District 13 play while the Boys fell to 1-1. Girls Basketball Granite 69, Valley Christian 31 Only minutes into the first period the Lady Prospectors were well on their way to a 2-0 mark in District 13C play. Granite followed a 20-9 run in the first with a 14-5 salvo in the second to take firm control of the game by halftime. The loca

Granite County Sheriff's Report: December 20, 2021

FWP PRESS RELEASE - After monitoring grizzly bear activity across much of the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is opening wolf trapping in Wolf Management Units 100, 101,110,130 and 150 in Region 1; WMUs 313, 316 and 390 in Regions 3 and 5; and WMU 400 in Region 4. These WMUs are open effective Dec. 21. FWP biologists have been monitoring grizzly bear activity with a variety of methods since early November. This includes monitoring collared grizzly bears, sightin

DRUMMOND – The Trojan basketball teams picked up wins Saturday night over visiting Lincoln to end the 2021 portion of their season. Girls Basketball Drummond 51, Lincoln 18 The Lady Trojans pitched a first-quarter shutout against the Lynx as they scored 18 points on their way to a 33-point victory. “I saw a lot of improvement tonight,” said DHS Head Coach Nate Bignell. “We did a lot of good things, but we still have stuff to work on.” Eight different players scored for Drummo

CHARLO – For the second time in as many outings the Granite boys and girls basketball teams suffered a loss to a non-district opponent, this time to Vikings in Charlo. Boys Basketball Charlo 73, Granite 28 The Prospectors were only down seven before the host Vikings used an 18-4 second quarter to pull away and secure the victory. “We didn’t play our game,” said GHS Head Coach Mindy Avila. “We started out with some intensity and it kinda looked like we got scared and that caus

DEER LODGE – It was a long day of basketball Friday in Deer Lodge, with Powell County hosting Drummond for five basketball games that started with a Boys ‘C’ contest and ending the varsity guys around 10 p.m. The guys and gals in blue claimed four victories, highlighted by comeback win in the varsity girls game. Girls Basketball Drummond 36, Powell County 34 The Lady Trojans were down 23-15 after three periods but used a 20-11 rally in the fourth to claim the two-point win an