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Poplar School Board Hires Three

The Poplar School District Board of Trustees held their regular meeting Monday, June 7. Kenny Shields was approved for hire as Indian Education For All coordinator. Dr. Karen Toavs was hired as the curriculum point of contact for the district. Neria C. Manero was hired to teach middle school science. She is an incoming teacher from the Philippines, according to Jestin Dupree. Members discussed

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Poplar School Board Hires Three

The Poplar School District Board of Trustees held their regular meeting Monday, June 7. Kenny Shields was approved for hire as Indian Education For All coordinator. Dr. Karen Toavs was hired as the curriculum point of contact for the district. Neria C. Manero was hired to teach middle school science. She is an incoming teacher from the Philippines, according to Jestin Dupree. Members discussed

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Culbertson School Board Looks Ahead

School election results were canvassed during the Culbertson School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 18. The top two vote getters for the three-year terms were Mark Colvin with 187 votes and Paul Finnicum with 156 votes. Gretchen Wagner had 152 votes. Ian Walker received 74 for the single one-year term while Shadd Cullinan was right behind with 73 votes. The board re-elected Finnicum as chair. Colvin

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Culbertson School Board Looks Ahead

School election results were canvassed during the Culbertson School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 18. The top two vote getters for the three-year terms were Mark Colvin with 187 votes and Paul Finnicum with 156 votes. Gretchen Wagner had 152 votes. Ian Walker received 74 for the single one-year term while Shadd Cullinan was right behind with 73 votes. The board re-elected Finnicum as chair. Colvin

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor: At the county commissioners’ meeting on June 3, I was told that the county commissioners and I have an ideological difference. WOW! They don’t see a problem with giving themselves and the rest of the county employees $1,000 each of CARES money while the rest of the county taxpayers dealing with the exact same condition don’t get a thing. The county road department commented

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Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor: At the county commissioners’ meeting on June 3, I was told that the county commissioners and I have an ideological difference. WOW! They don’t see a problem with giving themselves and the rest of the county employees $1,000 each of CARES money while the rest of the county taxpayers dealing with the exact same condition don’t get a thing. The county road department commented

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Commissioners Explain CARES Funding

After Wolf Point resident Bill Juve expressed his disagreement about the county stipends again during the public comment portion of the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, June 1, Commissioner Gordon Oelkers explained some of the reasoning for spending CARES funds in that fashion. Juve asked if giving the stipends to only county employees was discrimination against other county taxpayers.

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Commissioners Explain CARES Funding

After Wolf Point resident Bill Juve expressed his disagreement about the county stipends again during the public comment portion of the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, June 1, Commissioner Gordon Oelkers explained some of the reasoning for spending CARES funds in that fashion. Juve asked if giving the stipends to only county employees was discrimination against other county taxpayers.

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Wolf Point Girls Win Game Over Culbertson

The Wolf Point Yellow Jackets got their bats going to break open a close game for a 14-2 girls’ softball victory over Culbertson on Tuesday, June 1. Wolf Point trailed by a 2-1 margin entering the bottom of the third before J’Elle Garfield scored on a double by Katelyn MacDonald. The Yellow Jackets grabbed a 3-2 lead when MacDonald crossed the plate on a wild pitch. Mahola Macdonald connected

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Wolf Point Girls Win Game Over Culbertson

The Wolf Point Yellow Jackets got their bats going to break open a close game for a 14-2 girls’ softball victory over Culbertson on Tuesday, June 1. Wolf Point trailed by a 2-1 margin entering the bottom of the third before J’Elle Garfield scored on a double by Katelyn MacDonald. The Yellow Jackets grabbed a 3-2 lead when MacDonald crossed the plate on a wild pitch. Mahola Macdonald connected

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Bainville Council Reschedules Budget Meeting

The Bainville Town Council has rescheduled a budget workshop meeting previously set for June 7. The date for the next meeting is pending. The full council meeting is set for Monday, June 14. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Clerk Nikki Rogers told the Community News the meeting will include discussion on a fireworks resolution to determine if and/or when sales and use will be allowed. Also on

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Bainville Council Reschedules Budget Meeting

The Bainville Town Council has rescheduled a budget workshop meeting previously set for June 7. The date for the next meeting is pending. The full council meeting is set for Monday, June 14. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Clerk Nikki Rogers told the Community News the meeting will include discussion on a fireworks resolution to determine if and/or when sales and use will be allowed. Also on

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Wolf Point Drops Away Contests

The Wolf Point Yellow Jackets dropped both games of a league double-header in Laurel on Saturday, June 5. The Dodgers won the first game by a 25-0 final. Laurel scored 14 of its runs in the second inning. Having Wolf Point’s four hits were Preston Swenson, Landon Young, Terry Allmer and Andrew Dschaak. Pitching for the Yellow Jackets were Charlie Page and Dschaak. Laurel stopped Wolf

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Wolf Point Drops Away Contests

The Wolf Point Yellow Jackets dropped both games of a league double-header in Laurel on Saturday, June 5. The Dodgers won the first game by a 25-0 final. Laurel scored 14 of its runs in the second inning. Having Wolf Point’s four hits were Preston Swenson, Landon Young, Terry Allmer and Andrew Dschaak. Pitching for the Yellow Jackets were Charlie Page and Dschaak. Laurel stopped Wolf

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Posted on June 10, 2021

JMG To Participate In Ride For Tomorrow June 19

A motorcycle ride to raise awareness for suicide prevention has been planned by Yellowstone American Legion Riders, Dog Tag Buddies and Tenacious Dames Riding Club. The Ride for Tomorrow will take place June 19 and encompasses both an official Iron Butt ride (1,000 miles in 24 hours) and various summer solstice routes. A stop is planned in Culbertson at Sinclair. Jobs for Montana Graduates students

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JMG To Participate In Ride For Tomorrow June 19

A motorcycle ride to raise awareness for suicide prevention has been planned by Yellowstone American Legion Riders, Dog Tag Buddies and Tenacious Dames Riding Club. The Ride for Tomorrow will take place June 19 and encompasses both an official Iron Butt ride (1,000 miles in 24 hours) and various summer solstice routes. A stop is planned in Culbertson at Sinclair. Jobs for Montana Graduates students

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Yellow Jackets Look Forward To Season

With a solid group of returning players back, the Wolf Point Yellowjackets aim to be competitive in the American Legion baseball race this season. Coach Ray Ostby said there are about 20 players in the Babe Ruth/Legion ranks including 13 Babe Ruth players. “We would like more Legion players,” Ostby said. Returning players include Terry Allmer at pitcher and first base. Allmer gained

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Yellow Jackets Look Forward To Season

With a solid group of returning players back, the Wolf Point Yellowjackets aim to be competitive in the American Legion baseball race this season. Coach Ray Ostby said there are about 20 players in the Babe Ruth/Legion ranks including 13 Babe Ruth players. “We would like more Legion players,” Ostby said. Returning players include Terry Allmer at pitcher and first base. Allmer gained

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Filing Deadline Nears For City Elections

With the filing deadline approaching on June 21, there are still many city official positions yet to be filed for throughout Roosevelt County. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak has filed for re-election. Council members John Plestina in Ward I and Dean Mahlum in Ward III have also filed for re-election. As of the end of last weekend, there were two positions in Ward II and two positions in Ward

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Filing Deadline Nears For City Elections

With the filing deadline approaching on June 21, there are still many city official positions yet to be filed for throughout Roosevelt County. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak has filed for re-election. Council members John Plestina in Ward I and Dean Mahlum in Ward III have also filed for re-election. As of the end of last weekend, there were two positions in Ward II and two positions in Ward

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Posted on June 10, 2021

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Poplar School Board Hires Three

Poplar School Board Hires Three

Culbertson School Board Looks Ahead

Culbertson School Board Looks Ahead

Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

Commissioners Explain CARES Funding

Commissioners Explain CARES Funding

Wolf Point Girls Win Game Over Culbertson

Wolf Point Girls Win Game Over Culbertson

Bainville Council Reschedules Budget Meeting

Bainville Council Reschedules Budget Meeting

Wolf Point Drops Away Contests

Wolf Point Drops Away Contests

JMG To Participate In Ride For Tomorrow June 19

JMG To Participate In Ride For Tomorrow June 19

Yellow Jackets Look Forward To Season

Yellow Jackets Look Forward To Season

Filing Deadline Nears For City Elections

Filing Deadline Nears For City Elections

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