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Gianforte Announces State To End Orphan Tax

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the state of Montana will end the Orphan Tax, or the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth, following a call from the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “No child in foster care should have the government raid the benefits they deserve,” Gianforte said. “Montana

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Gianforte Announces State To End Orphan Tax

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the state of Montana will end the Orphan Tax, or the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth, following a call from the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “No child in foster care should have the government raid the benefits they deserve,” Gianforte said. “Montana

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report The Roosevelt County Sheri’s O e responded to 178 calls from July 27-Aug. 3. The calls included the following: July 27 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice regarding the report of a fight near the Wolf Point Elks building. The female victim said two males and a female assaulted her. She could identify one male and the female.

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Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report The Roosevelt County Sheri’s O e responded to 178 calls from July 27-Aug. 3. The calls included the following: July 27 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice regarding the report of a fight near the Wolf Point Elks building. The female victim said two males and a female assaulted her. She could identify one male and the female.

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Lustre News

The pea harvest has started! The fields look nice. We had a little rain this morning which is refreshing and a help to keep the dust down on roads and hopefully make combining safer. All hands on deck were on deck for LCHS clean up day on Monday, Aug. 3. It was a great time to do community service and check in with neighbors to see how their summer has been. Schools begin for LCHS on Aug. 17 and

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Lustre News

The pea harvest has started! The fields look nice. We had a little rain this morning which is refreshing and a help to keep the dust down on roads and hopefully make combining safer. All hands on deck were on deck for LCHS clean up day on Monday, Aug. 3. It was a great time to do community service and check in with neighbors to see how their summer has been. Schools begin for LCHS on Aug. 17 and

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Josh

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Josh

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Posted on August 6, 2026

State Auditor Informs Residents About Fraud Warning Signs

State Auditor James Brown delivered a presentation on elder fraud and abuse as part of the Montana Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Summit, held in Kalispell on July 22. Older Montanans are frequently targeted by perpetrators of financial abuse and fraud schemes. That’s why Auditor Brown has made public outreach and education – specifically to seniors – a top priority of his administration.

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State Auditor Informs Residents About Fraud Warning Signs

State Auditor James Brown delivered a presentation on elder fraud and abuse as part of the Montana Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Summit, held in Kalispell on July 22. Older Montanans are frequently targeted by perpetrators of financial abuse and fraud schemes. That’s why Auditor Brown has made public outreach and education – specifically to seniors – a top priority of his administration.

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Between The Bookends

The Culbertson Public Library has a batch of new titles for August. New fiction includes Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle, Where the Girls Were by Kate Schatz, Land by Maggie O’Farrell, The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston, That’s What Friends Are For by Wade Rouse, The Windsor A_air by Melanie Benjamin, Returns and Exchanges by Kayla Rae Whitaker, The Shampoo E_ect by Jenny

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Between The Bookends

The Culbertson Public Library has a batch of new titles for August. New fiction includes Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle, Where the Girls Were by Kate Schatz, Land by Maggie O’Farrell, The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston, That’s What Friends Are For by Wade Rouse, The Windsor A_air by Melanie Benjamin, Returns and Exchanges by Kayla Rae Whitaker, The Shampoo E_ect by Jenny

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Scobey Swimming Pool Enjoying Splash Of Good Year

The Scobey swimming pool, located at Roseland Park, is nearing the end of an outstanding summer season that included hosting a large divisional meet. Shalice Maldonado, pool manager, said highlights of the summer included a party in the park held on July 16. That fun day featured a hot dog eating contest consisting of nine contestants. “There were probably 300-400 people there watching,” Maldonado

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Scobey Swimming Pool Enjoying Splash Of Good Year

The Scobey swimming pool, located at Roseland Park, is nearing the end of an outstanding summer season that included hosting a large divisional meet. Shalice Maldonado, pool manager, said highlights of the summer included a party in the park held on July 16. That fun day featured a hot dog eating contest consisting of nine contestants. “There were probably 300-400 people there watching,” Maldonado

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Gas Prices Drop 2.8 Cents During Week

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.27/g on Monday, Aug. 3, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 35.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.04/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 7.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.326 per

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Gas Prices Drop 2.8 Cents During Week

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.27/g on Monday, Aug. 3, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 35.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.04/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 7.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.326 per

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Repatriation Walk

(Left photo) Supporters of the upcoming repatriation of the remains of deceased tribal members Christine Redstone, Peter Howe and Richard Morgan walked 80 miles across the Fort Peck Indian Reservation July 31 to show solidarity with these and similar efforts by Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Preservation Department director Dyan Youpee and staff. (Right photo) Youpee (leftright) and Melvin Scott lead

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Repatriation Walk

(Left photo) Supporters of the upcoming repatriation of the remains of deceased tribal members Christine Redstone, Peter Howe and Richard Morgan walked 80 miles across the Fort Peck Indian Reservation July 31 to show solidarity with these and similar efforts by Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Preservation Department director Dyan Youpee and staff. (Right photo) Youpee (leftright) and Melvin Scott lead

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Senior Menus

Obituary Roma Portra Roma Portra, a longtime resident of Froid and Killdeer, N.D., died July 19, 2026, in Florida. A service will be held in Froid at a later date. Culbertson August 7: Barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. August 11: Brats and barbecue hamburgers, baked beans and dessert. Aug. 14: Baked fish, baby bakers, vegetable and dessert. ***

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Obituary Roma Portra Roma Portra, a longtime resident of Froid and Killdeer, N.D., died July 19, 2026, in Florida. A service will be held in Froid at a later date. Culbertson August 7: Barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. August 11: Brats and barbecue hamburgers, baked beans and dessert. Aug. 14: Baked fish, baby bakers, vegetable and dessert. ***

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Posted on August 6, 2026

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Gianforte Announces State To End Orphan Tax

Gianforte Announces State To End Orphan Tax

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Lustre News

Lustre News

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

State Auditor Informs Residents About Fraud Warning Signs

State Auditor Informs Residents About Fraud Warning Signs

Between The Bookends

Between The Bookends

Scobey Swimming Pool Enjoying Splash Of Good Year

Scobey Swimming Pool Enjoying Splash Of Good Year

Gas Prices Drop 2.8 Cents During Week

Gas Prices Drop 2.8 Cents During Week

Repatriation Walk

Repatriation Walk

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

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