Russell Country

01/25/2025

Just over a month into winter, Central Montana is seeing one of the snowiest years in recent history. According to the NRCS Snow Survey Program, snowpack in the Big Snowies

01/25/2025

Get your dancing shoes ready, folks!!!

This is sure to be a fun night in support of a good cause! 🪩✨

01/22/2025

Judith Basin County plows will not be running today due to the road & weather conditions. 1.22.2025

01/19/2025

Raedene was a Detention Officer in our facility for several years and now is a Clerk at the City/JP Court. She was diagnosed with breast cancer several months ago and has started the long process of chemotherapy and everything that goes with it. All support to help her thru this battle is appreciated.

01/15/2025

We’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who has jumped in to help move snow or people or vehicles, showed up with food, offered places for our officers to rest and clean up and all of our partners for always answering the call. It has been a whirlwind couple days. THANK YOU!!

01/12/2025

ROAD REPORT 1.12.2025! Highway 87 between Armington Junction and Stanford is closed at this time. Dangerous driving conditions; lots of snow and ice. Stay safe! Visit www.511.net for the latest updates and reports.

01/12/2025

Ladies and Gents, we’ve be all over the county on crashes all night. Conditions are not improving and response time is EXTREMELY LONG!!! Please limit travel to Emergency Only!

Stay home, stay safe, stay warm!

01/06/2025

16th Annual Coaches Pitch Play

12/22/2024

Montana Winter Fair's Western Expo Trade Show brings together a unique blend of farm, ranch, home, art and food booths that highlight Montana's western way of life. 

12/16/2024

12/04/2024

Save the date for our upcoming Golden Triangle Cropping Seminar on January 6, 2025 from 8:30am to 3pm at the Stanford City Hall!

The Cropping Seminar is an annual educational opportunity for those wanting to learn more about cropping systems. The Stanford Cropping Seminar and lunch are free to attend. Please RSVP by January 3, 2025 to MSU Extension-Judith Basin County Extension at (406) 686-3130 or email [email protected].

We have a great line up of speakers including:
• Dr. Jane Mangold - Noxious Weeds in Croplands
• Dr. Cecil Tharp - Why Didn't My Pesticide Work and Pesticide Updates
• Dr. Tiziana Oppedisano - Integrated Pest Management of Pulse Insect Pests
• Tom Allen - Northern Pulse Growers Association Update
• Dr. Joseph Jensen - Winter Barley's Potential in Montana

The Cropping Seminar will be in other locations across the Golden Triangle with the same speakers and subjects. The Stanford and Fort Benton seminars will be on Monday, January 6, 2025; Chester and Havre seminars will be on Tuesday, January 7, 2025; Shelby and Cut Bank seminars will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2025; Choteau and Conrad seminars will be Thursday, January 9, 2025; and the Great Falls seminars will be Friday, January 10, 2025.

Please reach out to the following MSU Extension Agents in regarding their local Cropping Seminar. Their contact information is below.
• Sidney Stratton at 406-686-3130 for the Stanford seminar.
• Tyler Lane at 406-622-3751 for the Fort Benton seminar.
• Jesse Fulbright at 406-759-5625 for the Chester seminar.
• Colleen Pegar at 406-400-2333 for the Havre seminar.
• Kari Lewis at 406-873-2239 for the Cut Bank seminar.
• Kim Woodring at 406-424-8350 for the Shelby seminar.
• Wendy Wedum or Becky Kujava 406-271-4054 for the Conrad seminar.
• Jenn Swanson at 406-868-4570 for the Choteau seminar.
• Rose Malisani at 406-454-6980 for the Great Falls seminar.

12/04/2024

Join the Hobson Boosters, the BPA/FFA, and the music department for a festive evening!

12/04/2024

Our annual Beef Raffle is currently underway! First prize is a half beef (two winners drawn). We want to thank Dick Clary for donating the beef and Porter Ridge Livestock for grain finishing it!
Second prize is a puffer jacket worth $275. We want to thank Smith & Rogue for donating this jacket!
Third prize is a $200 gas card. We want to thank Woody's Fuel Stop for donating this card!
Tickets are available at Stockman Bank and D's Supermarket in Stanford, or from any BWC Board member, as well as from any Stanford Close-Up student.
Be sure to get your tickets so you don't miss your chance to win one of these awesome prizes!
Drawing will be held December 7, 2024!

12/04/2024

Johnny's Family Candies is gearing up for the holidays! We will be at several venues in the coming weeks.

Saturday, December 7th - Stanford Christmas Stroll, Stanford City Hall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, December 8th - Chouteau County Christmas Bazaar, Geraldine Youth Center, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, December 14th, Belgrade Holiday Market , Belgrade Special Event Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We are showcasing some new flavors this year, mixed in with all our old favorites, so be sure to stop by our booth if you're out and about enjoying the festivities!