Sinking of the Lusitania Though the Lusitania was a British-owned ship, the U.S. Library of Congress notes its passengers included more than 120 Americans on May 7, 1915, the day the luxury ocean liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat. History.com notes the Imperial German Embassy in Washington, D.C., placed ads in American newspapers reminding Americans that Germany and Britain were at war and

Wall Street crashes on Black Monday The stock market crash that began in October marked an end to the financial boom of the 1920s that the Federal Reserve notes had begun in August 1921 and lasted until September 1929. On what’s become known to historians as Black Monday (Oct. 28, 1929), the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by nearly 13 percent, a fall that preceded an almost 12 percent

Roosevelt County is taking 4-H cooking to another level – the Stirups level. Stir-ups is a newer competition in 4-H that is loosely based on the cooking show “Chopped.” Participants are given a theme, a list of provided ingredients and they can bring their own “mystery” ingredient to add to their dish. The contestants have 60 minutes to prepare a dish, clean up their workstations,

The Culbertson Town Council met at Town Hall in regular session on Monday June 8. Mayor Todd Gabriel was present, as were council members Dave Solem, Carl Donaldson, Mark Nelson and clerk Terri Merrill. Guests included Fire Chief Mike Olson. A motion was passed approving the purchase of five cameras for the pool bathhouse and two for the town office. Language for a new container ordinance

The towns of Bainville and Froid are each planning big celebrations for the country’s 250th anniversary. Bainville’s three-day celebration will start Friday, July 3, with Burgers in the Park scheduled from 4-6 p.m. A class reunion gathering is planned for 5-9 p.m. Fun will include a prairie golf tournament at 5 p.m. and Bingo in the gazebo from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Once dusk hits, a movie will

Area residents can stay informed during emergencies by signing up for the Roosevelt County/Fort Peck Tribes emergency alert program. This system allows officials to quickly deliver critical information during emergencies and other time-sensitive situation including: • Wildfires • Road Closures • Missing persons alert • Building or neighborhood evacuations • Other public

The Northern Plains Independent and Community News each won awards during the Montana Newspaper Association’s awards banquet in Miles City held on Friday, June 19. James Walling earned first place for best breaking news photo in Division I for his photo of a structure fire in Culbertson on Mothers Day. Bill Vander Weele was awarded second place in Division I for best sports page layout

After Roosevelt County sheri_ candidate Wesley Headdress failed to reply to a complaint in District Count within the required 21 days, Roosevelt County resident and Northern Plains Independent publisher Darla Downs filed a request for motion for summary judgment last week. Downs is requesting that Headdress be declared ineligible to be elected sheri_, the election administrator remove Headdress