The Montana Historical Society welcomes community members back to its lecture series after the holiday break with presentations on the archaeology of the first people to inhabit the land that is now Montana. On Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Library, Douglas H. MacDonald, professor of archaeology at the University of Montana, will delve into the deep history of Montana

Wolf Point’s speech and drama captured honors at the meet in Frazer on Saturday, Jan. 4. The Wolves earned first place in drama sweeps. Chase Adams came away with the first-place title for humorous solo. Nora Hansen was the winner in mime. Owen Moran captured the title in informative. Cole Boysun and Elli Ryan earned the gold in humorous theater. Thomas Moudree and William Schwarzrock earned

endary 1904 Fort Shaw girls’ basketball team, was conducted at the Poplar cemetery. The Northern Plains Independent and Community News received 10 first-place honors at the Montana Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. July The Wolf Point School Board unanimously agreed to reward Superintendent Dr. David Perkins with a $10,000 bonus. Wolf Point and visitors celebrated

Roosevelt County Aging Services wants to let seniors know about some Medicare Helping Programs. There is Social Security Extra Help, which helps with the cost of your Medicare part D prescription costs. The income limit for Extra Help is $22,830 for a single person or $30,900 for a couple. The asset limit for a single person is up to $17,220 or $34,360 for a couple. Your home, vehicle and personal

Influenza has found it’s way into Roosevelt County, report the Roosevelt County Health Department. Influenza A has been diagnosed in a Roosevelt County resident who had no history of traveling outside of the county. What is the Flu? The flu is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system, including the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. Symptoms Fever, body aches,

Independence Bank is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students planning to attend Montana State University - Northern in Havre. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Cascade, Pondera or Toole counties. Independence Bank will award eight $1,000 scholarships