By Bill Vander Weele The amount of funds that Roosevelt County is receiving through increased oil activity slowly keeps growing. For the quarter ending on Dec. 31, 2024, Roosevelt County received a total of $2,029,946 in distributions. Total collections amount to $4.440.924 with the state keeping $2,410,978. Roosevelt County maintains $792,085, which are divided among the county’s departments.

By Bill Vander Weele The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the appointment of members to the county board of health during their meeting on Tuesday, April 29. Re-appointed were Linda Hansen, Dennis Fourbear, Larry Heater and Julie Bach. Commissioners said a business leader is needed on the five-member board of health. Anyone interested in serving in that capacity can contact commissioners