Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross has faced a concerning drop in blood donations this summer. Donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage. A blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18, from 11:30 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. at Gospel Fellowship Church in Wolf Point. The decline

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug 18: Sweet and sour pork, rice, Oriental vegetables and dessert. Aug. 23: Kielbasa and vegetable sheet pan dinner, fruit and dessert. Aug 25: Hamburger deluxes, french fries, birthday cake and ice cream.

Frontier School All meals served with fruit and milk. Aug. 22: Chicken fajitas and refried beans. Aug. 23: Pulled pork hoagies, and vegetables. Aug. 24: Pasta with meat sauce and vegetables. Aug. 25: Fish patties, fries and vegetables. Aug. 26: Pizza and vegetables.

Montana State University Extension wants to remind Montanans to open a Montana Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into their account before Dec. 31 to save money on income taxes. An MSA is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers several benefits,

The Department of Public Health and Human Services wants to honor Montana centenarians during the 53rd annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Oct. 4-5. The hybrid event will take place at the Copper King Convention Center in Butte with a virtual attendance option. Centenarians will be honored at a luncheon that will begin at noon on Oct. 4. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100

It’s back to school with all of the kids excited about catching up with old friends and making new ones. School projects, events and sports are just a few of the things that come to mind. As the new school year approaches, parents of middle schoolers and teens have a variety of things to consider ensuring their child is ready for school. Keeping kids from using tobacco and nicotine products