Gordon Oelkers has filed to seek his third term as Roosevelt County commissioner representing District I. He has served in that position for 10 years and says he is committed to serving the east side of the county. “During my time as commissioner, I have gained valuable experience in budgeting, maintaining a responsible county budget and improving services,” Oelkers said. His current

Several school districts in the area will have contested races for school board positions this spring. There are three candidates for two positions in Culbertson. The candidates are incumbent Wendy Becker, incumbent Christopher Petersen and Erin Rhodes. In Brockton, Keith Belgarde is running unopposed for a board seat. Current chair Dana Berwick and trustee Neil Iversen are running unopposed

The Culbertson School District Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present were Chair Chris Petersen, Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Lisa Steppler and Verlin Steppler. Representatives were Nicole Simonsen, Mike Olson and Lora Finnicum. Visitors were recognized. A motion was approved to pay the February bills, approve investments, note cash and extra-curricular

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 130 calls from Feb. 16-23. The calls included the following: Feb. 17 Deputies responded to a disorderly conduct/fight report in Fort Kipp. Reporting party said that a female had assaulted them. Deputies saw a female running from the residence. Annette Chopper, 30, was arrested for tribal contempt of court, partner/family member assault and

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Isaiah Antelope, 30, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joseph Anthony, 54, Billings, hold for other agency. T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Chad Bachmann, 46, Red Lodge, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Shanley Leonard Bighorn,

The Froid Town Council held its regular meeting Feb. 9. Council members Gale Strandlund, Gregg Labatte and Tyler Harris were in attendance, as were Penny Ryder, Russ Corbell, Mayor Sheri Crain and clerk LeAnn Johnson. The minutes from the Jan. 12 meeting were read aloud and approved by the council. Public Works director Alan Engelke said MDU came and fixed the streetlight near the water tower.