( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Kenneth Alred, 50, Sheridan County, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault.

Medicare offers prescription drug coverage, more commonly known as Medicare Part D, to everyone with Medicare. To get Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, you must join a plan that is approved by Medicare. There are currently 22 plans available in Montana from which to choose. There are various times you can sign up for your Part D coverage. You can sign up during the Initial Enrollment

Join staff and volunteers at Fort Union as they celebrate affiliated tribes through traditional American Indian music, dancing and culture Aug. 6-7. This free event will showcase presentations and demonstrations on singing, dancing, traditional crafts and presentations by artists and craftspeople from tribes of the Upper Missouri. Events begin at 10 a.m. CDT. Daily programs are subject to change.

Roosevelt County currently has 16 active COVID cases. There have been 3,374 total cases in the county. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223. While COVID-19 cases are currently low in Montana,