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  • Welcoming Pastor Pullmann

    MAXINE SAMUELSON, Zion Lutheran Church|Feb 11, 2026

    WELCOMING PASTOR PULLMANN: With 96 in attendance, Pastor Gideon Pullmann was welcomed as the newly installed pastor at Zion Lutheran in Whitehall. Leading the installation service was Pastor Arlo Pullmann (father of Gideon Pullmann). He was assisted by Pastors Larry Miller, Riley Corrigan, and Dan Mears. Pastor Pullmann is also serving as pastor at Faith Lutheran in Boulder. This new joint agreement between the two congregations began on February 1st with the installation service. Zion meets on...

  • Snowpack Deficits Grow After Dry, Warm January

    TASHA GIBBY, NRCS Montana State Office|Feb 11, 2026

    Well below normal January precipitation and unseasonably warm temperatures stalled Montana’s snowpack accumulation last month. “Most Montana basins are now reporting below normal snowpack. While some higher elevations are holding onto their snowpack reserves, mid-elevation snowpack is falling behind, and low-elevation snowpack is noticeably absent,” said Florence Miller, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist. “As of February 1, most major basins hold 65-90% of the median snowpack, a 10-30% decrease from the January...

  • Landowners May Now Apply for 2026 Hunting Programs

    Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks|Feb 11, 2026

    Landowners interested in allowing public hunting access on their property or providing access through private land to public land may now apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 2026 hunting access programs. Applications and program information are available for several landowner options, including Block Management, Block Management Access Corridors, Elk Hunting Access Agreements, Public Access Land Agreements, and Unlocking Public Lands. For more information, contact a local FWP regional office or visit fwp.mt.gov/hunt/landownerprograms. Land...

  • RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Homemade Protein Bars

    Feb 11, 2026

    Protein bars are a convenient energy booster that's easy to carry. That portability makes protein bars a go-to for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities like hiking that burn lots of calories. Though it's easy to pick up a protein bar at the store, it's also possible to make your own at home. Anyone interested can try their hand at this recipe. INGREDIENTS: (Makes 8 bars) 13 oz. peanut butter, no added sugar, divided 2 1/2 ounces pure maple syrup 3 oz. almond flour 3 oz. coconut oil 6 oz. cho...

  • Just Ask Georgia: 2/11/2026

    GEORGIA|Feb 11, 2026

    GEORGIA, I have a question, Yesterday, I saw that my ex-boyfriend’s mom had posted on Facebook that she’d broken an arm and leg and was going in for surgery. Apparently, my ex didn’t know anything about it and is now angry with me for ruining his morning and causing unnecessary stress. He demanded that I unfriend his mother immediately and quit keeping tabs on his family. Little background: We broke up seven months ago after six years together. We still speak every day, see each other a couple of times a week, and live a couple of streets apart...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: 2/1 thru 2/7

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Feb 11, 2026

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 11:50:21 Trespass: Hwy 55 12:50:57 Animal Abuse: USFS Rd 8610 16:11:27 Neighbor Dispute: Prickly Pear Rd 16:29:04 Dog at Large: McLeod Estates Rd 18:59:11 Domestic Violence: Pipestone Rd 21:37:46 Animal: I-90 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 07:28:27 Traffic Stop: W Second St 07:55:03 Traffic Stop: N Division St 09:04:21 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 09:40:44 Agency Assist: I-90 10:33:14 Traffic Hazard 11:09:12 Traffic Stop: E Legion St 11:32:08 Traffic Stop: E Legion St 13:52:00 Medical: Hwy 2 W...

  • Horoscopes: Week of 2/11/2026

    Feb 11, 2026

    ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A spark of excitement brightens your week, Aries. You may rediscover enthusiasm for a goal you set aside. Take one confident step and watch momentum gather. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 This week brings steady comfort and satisfying progress, Taurus. Something you’ve been nurturing starts to show real signs of growth. You’re building something meaningful. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your mind is in full brilliance mode, Gemini. New insights, clever connections, and energizing conversations fill your days. A fun invitation or une...

  • CONNECTING POINT: A Tarnished Light

    BILL LANES, Whitehall Assembly of God|Feb 11, 2026

    Submitting to God and following His purposes daily is the primary goal of a Christian. There are days when doing so is not easy, and this is the message that Paul conveys in Philippians, chapters one and two. Here, we find the conjunction “therefore.” Our Bible College interpretation professor always said, “When you see a therefore in Scripture, be sure to see what it is there for.” Paul writes, “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation wit...

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