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Arthur Brown III

Arthur Brown III died Dec. 26, 2025 in Poplar. The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.

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Arthur Brown III

Arthur Brown III died Dec. 26, 2025 in Poplar. The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.

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Posted on January 8, 2026

Daines: 2025 Was Historic Year For State

2025 was a historic year for Montana. Tim Sheehy, a former Navy Seal, joined me in the U.S. Senate, along with Troy Downing and Ryan Zinke in the U.S. House. Working together, we’ve made major strides advancing Montana priorities, from increasing our energy dominance, protecting our public lands, and supporting farmers, ranchers, veterans and working families. We now have a majority

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Daines: 2025 Was Historic Year For State

2025 was a historic year for Montana. Tim Sheehy, a former Navy Seal, joined me in the U.S. Senate, along with Troy Downing and Ryan Zinke in the U.S. House. Working together, we’ve made major strides advancing Montana priorities, from increasing our energy dominance, protecting our public lands, and supporting farmers, ranchers, veterans and working families. We now have a majority

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Posted on January 8, 2026

Commission Meeting Scheduled

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its next meeting on Feb. 12. The meeting will be held virtually starting at 8 a.m. Public comment on agenda items can be submitted online or by mail. Public comment on agenda items will be taken through Jan. 27. Agenda items include the following proposals from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Approval of Future Fisheries Improvement

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Commission Meeting Scheduled

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its next meeting on Feb. 12. The meeting will be held virtually starting at 8 a.m. Public comment on agenda items can be submitted online or by mail. Public comment on agenda items will be taken through Jan. 27. Agenda items include the following proposals from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Approval of Future Fisheries Improvement

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Posted on January 8, 2026

Jade Ryan

Jade Ryan, 40, died Dec. 25, 2025, in Billings. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Jade Ryan

Jade Ryan, 40, died Dec. 25, 2025, in Billings. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Posted on January 8, 2026

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There were no injuries. The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board approved Val Moran on Friday, May 30, to serve as the acting director for the Fort Peck Housing Authority. Moran has been serving as the administrative assistant at the housing authority. She has worked with the housing authority for 30 years. After attending the National Association of Counties’ conference held in South Dakota, Roosevelt

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There were no injuries. The ….

There were no injuries. The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board approved Val Moran on Friday, May 30, to serve as the acting director for the Fort Peck Housing Authority. Moran has been serving as the administrative assistant at the housing authority. She has worked with the housing authority for 30 years. After attending the National Association of Counties’ conference held in South Dakota, Roosevelt

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Posted on January 8, 2026

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departments. As part of their desire to reduce suicides in the area, Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board members have announced the establishment of a transitional living unit in Poplar to assist juveniles. The facility features eight beds for males, eight beds for females and four flex beds. No timeline has yet been set for how long the juveniles can stay at the transitional living unit. Selected

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departments. As part of their desire to reduce suicides in the area, Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board members have announced the establishment of a transitional living unit in Poplar to assist juveniles. The facility features eight beds for males, eight beds for females and four flex beds. No timeline has yet been set for how long the juveniles can stay at the transitional living unit. Selected

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Posted on January 8, 2026

Letter To The Editor

Concerning county property taxes in Roosevelt County, I consider them to be way too high. Since the county receives a fair amount of money from the oil industry within the county and the county also receives a fair amount of revenue from the legal sale of marijuana, why has county property taxes not gone down? When marijuana was legalized, the understanding was that the revenue from it would lower

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Letter To The Editor

Concerning county property taxes in Roosevelt County, I consider them to be way too high. Since the county receives a fair amount of money from the oil industry within the county and the county also receives a fair amount of revenue from the legal sale of marijuana, why has county property taxes not gone down? When marijuana was legalized, the understanding was that the revenue from it would lower

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Posted on January 8, 2026

Chief Machart

Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department members commemorated Mike Machart’s retirement in December from the department after 17 years of service. Machart has been the fire chief for the past three years. (Photo submitted)

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Chief Machart

Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department members commemorated Mike Machart’s retirement in December from the department after 17 years of service. Machart has been the fire chief for the past three years. (Photo submitted)

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Posted on January 8, 2026

Vernon Birdsbill Sr.

Vernon “Dooney” Birdsbill Sr., 84, died Jan. 5, 2026, in Wolf Point. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Blue Sky Ministries in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Vernon Birdsbill Sr.

Vernon “Dooney” Birdsbill Sr., 84, died Jan. 5, 2026, in Wolf Point. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Blue Sky Ministries in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Posted on January 8, 2026

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Arthur Brown III

Arthur Brown III

Daines: 2025 Was Historic Year For State

Daines: 2025 Was Historic Year For State

Commission Meeting Scheduled

Commission Meeting Scheduled

Jade Ryan

Jade Ryan

There were no injuries. The ….

There were no injuries. The ….

departments. As part ….

departments. As part ….

Letter To The Editor

Letter To The Editor

Chief Machart

Chief Machart

Vernon Birdsbill Sr.

Vernon Birdsbill Sr.

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