Choteau News

Florence Speer of Choteau received a very special gift from the Montana State Library for her 100th birthday.

Turning 100 was a piece of cake for Choteau resident Florence Speer. 'Frankly, I don't feel any different,' she said.

State wildlife officials are asking for help in finding whoever shot a bull moose west of Choteau and left the carcass to waste.

CHOTEAU - Trina Martha Sievila, 89, of Choteau, a professional seamstress who worked for many years for Meals on Wheels in Ironwood, Mich., died of natural causes Saturday at a Choteau nursing home.

Montana game wardens are asking for help in identifying a poacher who shot a bull moose on the Rocky Mountain Front.

State wildlife officials are asking for help in finding whoever shot a bull moose west of Choteau and left the carcass to waste.

BILLINGS - Nearly 500 kids in Billings are going home with meals tucked alongside the homework in their backpacks.

BOZEMAN -- The Lewistown Eagles defeated the Livingston Rangers and POlson Pirates Friday to stay alive at the state Class C volleyball tournament.

DUBLIN, Ohio - Wendy's has named its 2009 High School Heisman award winners for Montana.

There are several Veteran's Day events planned around the Great Falls area today in tribute to those who have fought and served the country.

CHOTEAU - Dorothea A. Crocker, 89, died of natural causes Tuesday at a Choteau extended-care facility.

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a high wind warning until 5:00 p.m. this afternoon for many communities along the Rocky Mountain Front and North Central Montana.

AUGARE - Daughter born Friday to Stephanie Augare. BEADLES - Son born Thursday to Kristine and Jeremy Beadles of Great Falls.

With 204 votes, challenger Heather McCartney lost her bid against Choteau Mayor John "Jay" Dunckel, who had 502 votes.

Anyone who's in bear country enjoying the outdoors will want to consider means of protection.

FAIRFIELD - Grant Daniel Poole, 6, died of Wilms' tumor Thursday at his home in Fairfield.

BILLINGS - The University of Great Falls took care of business Thursday night, defeating Rocky Mountain College 3-1 in a key Frontier Conference volleyball match.

HELENA - Montana Lottery officials say a Choteau man has claimed a $10,000 Powerball prize.

AUGUSTA - Michael Vaughan Mohan, 64, a merchant Marine, commercial fisherman and former Colorado magistrate, died of pancreatic cancer Sunday at a Choteau hospital.

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.