Madison County is on the brink of confirming its first coronavirus patient. A number of people have contacted the Madison Valley Medical Center with COVID-19-like symptoms. At least one has been tested for the virus and doctors are awaiting results from the state laboratory in Helena.
Madison County health officials have ordered the complete shutdown of bars and restaurants in a bid to slow the spread of the virus. Food take away and delivery services will still be permitted. The decision means pretty much all nightlife will grind to a halt. It follows similar moves in Bozeman, Butte, Billings, Helena and Missoula.
The Falcons’ boys basketball team is expected to have a full roster for the 2020 State Class C Tournament.
Twin Bridges’ school board held a closed session to conclude the misconduct investigation involving the boys’ basketball team March 5. Another investigation is ongoing in the Madison County Attorney’s Office.
Madison County’s Twin Bridges team is playing in the 2020 State C Boys Basketball Tournament.
The Falcons are competing for the championship title at the University of Montana Adam’s Center March 11-14. Their first game is against Fort Benton Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
Patsy Eckert, Ennis resident, started bird watching with her husband 30 years ago. They sketched the birds they saw and bought books to help identify species. Eventually, they acquired binoculars, Nikon cameras, a canoe and a Jeep.
Madison County is taking preparedness measures for a coronavirus outbreak.
A bright blue bus with the Republican State Legislature from Kalispell, Sen. Al Olszewski, painted on was the first indicator that “Doc” was in town.
Twin Bridges claimed a spot in the 2020 State Basketball Tournament.
The Falcons challenged the Gardiner Bruins for second place in the 2020 Western C Boys Division- al Basketball Tournament and won (49-41). Twin Bridges and Manhattan Christian will compete in the Class C State Tournament in Missoula March 12-14.
Animal activity during hunting season, summertime and just as animals prepare for the winter is often discussed. Bears and ungulates, hoofed mammals, and for this article’s purpose, elk, deer and antelope, may be less active in deep winter months, but their focus is keen.
Early fall and winter
The 2020 Madison County Spelling Bee took place on Feb. 27 at the County Administration Building in Virginia City.
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