David Ruffatto
David Ruffatto, 82, died at his home in Sidney on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.
Memorial services are at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Carpenter’s Church in Sidney with Pastor Gloria Buxbaum officiating.
A full obituary will follow.
Local Event Recognizes Earth Day
In recognition of Earth Day, Fort Peck’s Office of Environmental Protection presented an event th...
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Community Patrol Takes Shape In Wolf Point
Wolf Point city council member Lance FourStar discussed the role and requirements of a new community patrol during the Wolf Point Community Organization’s meeting last week.
FourStar said the patrol is a possible “solution to the murders and violence happening in Wolf Point.”
According to its mission statement, “Agichita patrol is dedicated to supporting loca...
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Legislators Pass Bill To Allow Agreements With Montana, Tribes Regarding Marijuana
A bill that would give the governor authority to enter into agreements with tribal governments relating to the regulation of marijuana is awaiting the governor’s signature.
House Bill 952 passed the House by a 57-40 vote on April 8 and passed the Senate by a 32-18 margin on April 18.
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, reads, “The governor m...
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Taste Of Honey
Heather Snell offers honey from the tribal community garden to Northside Elementary School students...
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Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report
Recent calls by the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office included the following: April 12
Deputies and the Montana Highway Patrol responded to a report of a vehicle/train crash near County Road 1007. The two juvenile occupants of the pickup avoided major injuries. The cab of the pickup was heavily damaged. The train sustained damage to its plow.
April 21
A deputy/coron...
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Roosevelt County Jail Roster
Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Jesus Avitia, 32, Aurora, Colo., possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/meth.
Vincent Bell, 32, Billings, hold for other agency.
Mada Bergie, 31, hold for other agency.
Avis Big Track, 33, Poplar, warrant.
Noah Bigback, 28, Billings, hold for other agency.
Antone B...
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