Working in support of eastern Montana’s agriculture, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., testified in support of his bill, the Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act, before the House Committee on Natural Resources on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The bill seeks to have the Bureau of Reclamation retain exclusive ownership, operational control and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone’s

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 137 calls from Feb. 2-9. The calls included the following: Feb. 2 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice at Wolf Point tribal housing for a report of a possible assault. An adult male was arrested by FPTDLJ and taken to tribal jail. Feb. 3 Deputies were asked to remove two females by a homeowner. Once deputies

Culbertson Feb. 13: Beef roast, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Feb. 17: Taco bar and dessert. Feb. 20: BLTs, chips and dessert. *** Bainville Feb. 12: Meatloaf, buttered peas and caramel rolls. Feb. 17: Scalloped potatoes, ham, Hawaiian rolls and chocolate mousse Feb. 19: Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, deviled eggs and scotcharoos. *** Froid Feb. 11: Roast

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Dameka American Horse, 27, Billings, hold for other agency. Isaiah Antelope, 30, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joseph Anthony, 54, Billings, hold for other agency. Harry Azure, 26, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Chad Bachmann,

Culbertson School Feb. 16: Breakfast: Parfaits. Lunch: Spaghetti, garlic bread, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 17: Breakfast: French toast, sausages and fruit. Lunch: Chicken tacos, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 18: Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls and fruit. Lunch: Chili dogs, vegetables and fruit. Feb. 19: Breakfast: Donuts and fruit. Lunch: Rotini alfredo, breadsticks, fruit and vegetables.