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The Valley Voice – Where are They Now-Brady Drummond

The Valley Voice – Where are They Now-Brady Drummond

Brady Drummond was a graduate of Belt High School in 2022 and recently graduated from Montana Tech, where she was honored to deliver a commencement address. Drummond, daughter of Belt teacher J.J. Meissner, graduated from Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Information Technology. While in

New Grant Brings Brighter Future to Emilie Center—and the Thousands It Serves

New Grant Brings Brighter Future to Emilie Center—and the Thousands It Serves

Thanks to a grant from the Gianforte Family Foundation, the Emilie Center is shining a little brighter—and so is the experience for the thousands of community members who rely on it each year. A newly installed LED lighting system has transformed the nonprofit’s facility, making it more welcoming,

The Valley Voice – Young Entrepreneur

The Valley Voice – Young Entrepreneur

Many high school students in Belt have a job or work for someone they know. Sophomore Junior Smith runs his own firewood business. Smith is a sophomore, and he has already started his own business. The young man has incorporated a small crew, including two other people, Landon Hansen and

The Valley Voice – Shop Project

The Valley Voice – Shop Project

Over the years, the Metals kids in shop class have built some amazing projects. This year, two seniors, Cade McCoy and Sam Kirby, made a massive table that all shop kids are allowed to use. It’s already a big hit. Mrs. Simons was thrilled to see her vision come

Montana National Guard Partners with Sri Lanka in Post-Cyclone Recovery

Montana National Guard Partners with Sri Lanka in Post-Cyclone Recovery

In late 2025, Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka, leaving a trail of destruction from the highlands to the southern coast. Roads were washed out, bridges collapsed, hospitals were overwhelmed, and countless communities struggled to maintain basic services. For many Montanans, it’s hard to imagine a storm of that

Hold Me

Hold Me

Hold me with arthritic hands That harshly fit in gloves Hold me with your frozen shoulder You cannot raise above Hold me on metallic knees That stiffly bend below Hold me with the shooting pains That move up from your toes Hold me with eternal love We never will let

Top Notch Auto Repair Commits to Serving Community

Top Notch Auto Repair Commits to Serving Community

A new auto repair shop is officially open and ready to serve local drivers with a focus on honesty, clear communication, reliability, and first-class customer service. Top Notch Auto Repair is located at 19 60th St. North in Great Falls. It was founded by Justice Mael & Wanda Holt