Voters in the Culbertson Hospital District will have the decision whether to approve a 9 mill levy request for Emergency Medical Services in the Culbertson, Bainville and Froid areas. Roosevelt County commissioners approved allowing the election during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7. “It gives the voters a chance to decide on it,” Roosevelt County Commissioner Robert Toavs

A bill proposed in the Montana Legislature would allow candidates in nonpartisan elections to appear on the ballot with their political party affiliation. Senate Bill 200, sponsored by Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, was heard in the Senate State Administration Committee last week. Opponents testifying against the bill included representatives of the Montana State Bar Association, Montana Trial

Roosevelt County commissioners approved during their weekly meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding abandoning Road 2058. The meeting to hear input has been scheduled for March 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the county building in Culbertson. Commissioners will make their decision on a later date. Landowner Lynn Labatte is requesting that the road is ruled abandoned. During a meeting

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Wilbert Ackerman, 32, Frazer, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. James Allen, 28, Lame Deer, hold for other agency.

Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence is 14 percent for adult males, which is more than twice as high as the national average. Feb. 19-25 is “Through with Chew Week,” an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting. “Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to cigarettes. Research shows that nicotine

The Bainville Town Council held their regular meeting Feb. 13. Minutes were approved, as were the treasurer’s report. Public comment was received regarding questions about council schedules and appointments. Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Ellerton attended the meeting (K9 Hati stayed in the car) and provided the regular department report on area traffic stops and citations.