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Judge Rules In Cases Involving County Attorney Office

District Judge Michael G. Moses has denied former county attorney Frank Piocos’ appeal seeking relief. The ruling was filed in district court on Monday, Jan. 22. Piocos was looking for a judgment to acknowledge he was not lawfully removed as county attorney, having his salary reinstated, having his salary paid from Feb. 4, 2023, to the present, having attorney’s fees paid and other supplemental

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Judge Rules In Cases Involving County Attorney Office

District Judge Michael G. Moses has denied former county attorney Frank Piocos’ appeal seeking relief. The ruling was filed in district court on Monday, Jan. 22. Piocos was looking for a judgment to acknowledge he was not lawfully removed as county attorney, having his salary reinstated, having his salary paid from Feb. 4, 2023, to the present, having attorney’s fees paid and other supplemental

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Taylor Hired As New Housing Director

Neil Taylor is the new director for the Fort Peck Housing Authority. Iva Zimmerman is the assistant director. According to information regarding the housing meeting that took place last week, Taylor said he has a plan to address the issues at hand. Issues include vacant housing, occupancy, policies, procedures and audits. Taylor told board members that he wants to address community members’

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Taylor Hired As New Housing Director

Neil Taylor is the new director for the Fort Peck Housing Authority. Iva Zimmerman is the assistant director. According to information regarding the housing meeting that took place last week, Taylor said he has a plan to address the issues at hand. Issues include vacant housing, occupancy, policies, procedures and audits. Taylor told board members that he wants to address community members’

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Residents Will Vote On Government, Road Issues

Roosevelt County voters will decide on two issues during the primary election after commissioners unanimously approved resolutions during a meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16. One question regards conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission to perform the review. The state’s constitution requires that each unit of local government must conduct such an election every 10 years.

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Residents Will Vote On Government, Road Issues

Roosevelt County voters will decide on two issues during the primary election after commissioners unanimously approved resolutions during a meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16. One question regards conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission to perform the review. The state’s constitution requires that each unit of local government must conduct such an election every 10 years.

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Montana To Start Taxing Tips

Among several changes to Montana’s income tax system that took effect at the beginning of the year is a provision that makes income from tips subject to state taxes. The shift aligns Montana with the federal tax system, in which tips have long been taxed alongside salaries and wages. It also means that many service-sector workers will likely have their state income tax obligation increased

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Montana To Start Taxing Tips

Among several changes to Montana’s income tax system that took effect at the beginning of the year is a provision that makes income from tips subject to state taxes. The shift aligns Montana with the federal tax system, in which tips have long been taxed alongside salaries and wages. It also means that many service-sector workers will likely have their state income tax obligation increased

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Bainville Council Approves Hearing For Sidewalk Funding

The Bainville Town Council held its regular meeting Jan. 8. During the public comment period, David Norton asked if the cemetery road was a part of the town and if the name of the road was changed. Council members explained that the road is part of the town now and it did not have to change names. Norton also asked how much it costs the town to have a curb stop repaired and whether town policies have

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Bainville Council Approves Hearing For Sidewalk Funding

The Bainville Town Council held its regular meeting Jan. 8. During the public comment period, David Norton asked if the cemetery road was a part of the town and if the name of the road was changed. Council members explained that the road is part of the town now and it did not have to change names. Norton also asked how much it costs the town to have a curb stop repaired and whether town policies have

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Fischer Sets Sights On Goals

The highlights of high school for Wolf Point High School senior DJ Fischer have included accomplishments on the athletic field. Fischer started for four years at offensive left guard for Wolf Point’s football team. He said a positive memory was losing by only six points against Malta in 2022. He said that’s the closest that the Wolves have come to beating Malta in about 20 years. Fischer

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Fischer Sets Sights On Goals

The highlights of high school for Wolf Point High School senior DJ Fischer have included accomplishments on the athletic field. Fischer started for four years at offensive left guard for Wolf Point’s football team. He said a positive memory was losing by only six points against Malta in 2022. He said that’s the closest that the Wolves have come to beating Malta in about 20 years. Fischer

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Board Covers Resignations, Hirings

The Culbertson School Board accepted the resignations of Logan Nickoloff (effective at the end of the school year) and Christian Damm during its monthly meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Hired for the 2024-2025 school year were April Wills, Victoria Obergfell and Shannon O’Brien. Eddie Morris was hired as a guest teacher. Trustees discussed the possibility of putting Culbertson’s old

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Board Covers Resignations, Hirings

The Culbertson School Board accepted the resignations of Logan Nickoloff (effective at the end of the school year) and Christian Damm during its monthly meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Hired for the 2024-2025 school year were April Wills, Victoria Obergfell and Shannon O’Brien. Eddie Morris was hired as a guest teacher. Trustees discussed the possibility of putting Culbertson’s old

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Livestock Seminar Scheduled In Wolf Point

There will be a livestock seminar in Wolf Point at the Sherman Inn on Wednesday, Jan. 31, starting at 10 a.m. The featured topics will be Dr. Hannah Speer from the Northern Ag Research Center discussing Feeding Fertility: Understanding the Relationship between Nutrition and Reproduction. She will touch on body condition scoring cattle, and how it relates to postpartum interval, pregnancy rates,

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Livestock Seminar Scheduled In Wolf Point

There will be a livestock seminar in Wolf Point at the Sherman Inn on Wednesday, Jan. 31, starting at 10 a.m. The featured topics will be Dr. Hannah Speer from the Northern Ag Research Center discussing Feeding Fertility: Understanding the Relationship between Nutrition and Reproduction. She will touch on body condition scoring cattle, and how it relates to postpartum interval, pregnancy rates,

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Senior Profile Davidson Enjoys Time In Classroom

Senior Profile Davidson Enjoys Time In Classroom Jaeleigh Davidson has been attending Froid School since she was in kindergarten. Although the senior is looking to graduating from high school, her days in a school setting probably won’t be over with in the near future. Davidson plans to attend Minot State University and major in elementary education. She explains her time as an aide

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Senior Profile Davidson Enjoys Time In Classroom

Senior Profile Davidson Enjoys Time In Classroom Jaeleigh Davidson has been attending Froid School since she was in kindergarten. Although the senior is looking to graduating from high school, her days in a school setting probably won’t be over with in the near future. Davidson plans to attend Minot State University and major in elementary education. She explains her time as an aide

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Posted on January 25, 2024

Nemont Offering $10,000 In Scholarships

Nemont believes that supporting educational endeavors aids in strengthening our communities. Applications are being accepted now through April 2 for 10 $1,000 scholarships to students in the Nemont service areas. Nemont will offer five $1,000 scholarships to students within the service area pursuing higher education studies at an accredited college or university. Five more $1,000 scholarships

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Nemont Offering $10,000 In Scholarships

Nemont believes that supporting educational endeavors aids in strengthening our communities. Applications are being accepted now through April 2 for 10 $1,000 scholarships to students in the Nemont service areas. Nemont will offer five $1,000 scholarships to students within the service area pursuing higher education studies at an accredited college or university. Five more $1,000 scholarships

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Posted on January 25, 2024

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Judge Rules In Cases Involving County Attorney Office

Judge Rules In Cases Involving County Attorney Office

Taylor Hired As New Housing Director

Taylor Hired As New Housing Director

Residents Will Vote On Government, Road Issues

Residents Will Vote On Government, Road Issues

Montana To Start Taxing Tips

Montana To Start Taxing Tips

Bainville Council Approves Hearing For Sidewalk Funding

Bainville Council Approves Hearing For Sidewalk Funding

Fischer Sets Sights On Goals

Fischer Sets Sights On Goals

Board Covers Resignations, Hirings

Board Covers Resignations, Hirings

Livestock Seminar Scheduled In Wolf Point

Livestock Seminar Scheduled In Wolf Point

Senior Profile Davidson Enjoys Time In Classroom

Senior Profile Davidson Enjoys Time In Classroom

Nemont Offering $10,000 In Scholarships

Nemont Offering $10,000 In Scholarships

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