The Big Timber Pioneer

2 weeks ago | bigtimberpioneer.net | Dan Astin

The Big Timber City Council unanimously approved a five-year contract with Republic Services, the city’s trash provider, during the council’s bi-monthly meeting on Monday, May 19. The contract takes effect April 1. “It’s been rough and rocky travelin,” said city Mayor Greg DeBoer, quoting lyrics from the Willie Nelson tune “Me and Paul”, at agenda item outset. “With all the back and forth...We did get a clean contract.

2 weeks ago | bigtimberpioneer.net | Dan Astin

Three Montana Army National Guard members pleaded not guilty following an initial appearance in Sweet Grass County Justice Court on Wednesday, May 28, answering criminal trespassing charges for using a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to land on private property. On May 4, the military members allegedly took elk antlers from private property after landing their helicopter in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains, according to witnesses and officials. The property is owned by Linda McMullen, 71.

3 weeks ago | bigtimberpioneer.net | Dan Astin

Eighty-five adult and 100 kid weed-eating goats from the McMichael Goat Ranch in Greycliff are returning to Big Timber’s Dornix Park for a six-day weed eating mission, beginning June 1. “I think we can cover the critical areas,” said Jenny McMichael, 42, co-owner of the operation. McMichael explained her original 35 adult goat and 25 kid herd grew significantly since starting the business in 2023. The year 2024 was the first time the goats were employed for weed-eating at Dornix.

1 month ago | bigtimberpioneer.net | Dan Astin

A Montana National Guard helicopter’s unannounced, unscheduled landing and alleged elk antler theft on a private ranch in the Crazy Mountain foothills in Sweet Grass County is raising questions about military accountability and private property rights. “It is not the usual trespass call. I’ve never seen anything like it before,” said Sweet Grass County Sheriff Alan Ronneberg, who confirmed his office received the initial complaint.

1 month ago | bigtimberpioneer.net | Dan Astin

Three Montana Army National Guard members face criminal trespassing charges from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that they were flying in allegedly landed on private property in the Crazy Mountain foothills of Sweet Grass County. While on the ground, the helicopter crew allegedly took elk antlers from the private ranch land, according to witnesses and officials.