Roosevelt County has now dropped to the 53rd position as far as the unemployment rates for counties in Montana. The county’s unemployment rate was recorded at 4.4 percent for July. The other counties in the state with higher unemployment rates were Lincoln at 4.5, Glacier at 4.7 and Big Horn at 5.8. Prairie County topped the rankings at 1.3 percent followed by Carter at 1.4, Powder

The Roosevelt County Commissioners approved the hiring of Jenny Fuller as the county’s public health director during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Commissioners noted that Fuller is a strong grant writer and has a solid financial background. Fuller is also well versed in crisis coalition. She will start her duties on Oct. 1. “I think she will take the health department in

The regular meeting of the Bainville Town Council was called to order by Mayor Toby Romo at the Bainville Town Hall Aug. 11. Guests included Darrel Rasmussen and Cora Norton. During public comment, Norton mentioned there have been multiple break-ins around town and suggested everyone lock their belongings. She said she has had activity on her property cameras anywhere from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Norton

The Froid Town Council held its regular meeting Aug. 11. Public works director Alan Engleke told attendees the sewer line replacement project was completed with funding from House Bill 355. Agents from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality completed their inspection of the town lagoon. A written report is expected soon. Engleke also reported the town lawn mower has been repaired and

The Culbertson Saddle Club’s annual wagon train is set for Aug. 3031. It is the 57th anniversary of the local event. Saddle club organizers released an announcement encouraging participation in the drive: “It’s that time of year to think about dusting off those wagons, packing the family up and loading up the trailer and heading out to the CSC Labor Day Wagon Train. Help us spread the word.

The Montana Stockgrowers Association announced last week that it has joined the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and the Wyoming Wool Growers Association in a petition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a lawsuit that could decide the legality of corner-crossing nationwide. A ruling by the country’s highest court could definitively establish whether members of the recreating public

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day was recognized on Thursday, Aug. 21, and use of the dangerous drug remains an extremely serious problem in Roosevelt County. “It’s bad. It’s epidemic proportions,” Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office’s chief deputy Patrick O’Connor said last week. He explained fentanyl has moved above prescription pill abuse and heroin as the second

Currently there are three individuals who have filed for the position of chairman for the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board. Candidates for chairman are incumbent Justin Gray Hawk Sr., former tribal chair John Morales and current TEB member Bryce Kirk. Charles “Charlie” Headdress is the lone candidate for vice chairman. Individual who have filed for the council include Roxanne Gourneau,

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 112 calls during Aug. 18-25. The calls included the following: Aug. 18 Deputies responded to the Poplar city limits for a report of a burglary to a residence. Someone broke into the basement of an apartment. Some tools were missing. Damage was done. There are no suspects at this time. Deputy/coroner assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department