The official newspaper of Roosevelt County brought home many top honors, more than in recent memory, during this year’s Montana Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. “We thank our readers and advertisers for their continued support of us,” Darla Downs, publisher of the Northern Plains Independent and Community News, said. “Those are the people that we are in this business

Wolf Point’s superintendent of schools Eileen Karge’s request for additional pay wasn’t greeted warmly by school board trustees during a meeting last week. Karge, who came out of retirement to provide experience in the position for the school year, requested for the trustees to agree to a contract addendum. Her contract reads that she would receive $31,682 to be paid in six equal monthly

(Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments June 12-18. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) June 13 Eilene Fourstar, 40, female, 300 block of U.S. Highway 2, warrant, tribal court. June 14 Billy Escarcega, 36, male, 400 block of Blaine Street, fleeing or eluding peace officer, simple assault and theft,

(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: Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault.

The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing property classification and appraisal notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land properties. These notices are not tax bills. They include the department’s determination of market or productivity value and the taxable value for your property that will be used by your county treasurer to determine the

Three cases were heard in front of Judge David Cybulski in district court during hearings in Wolf Point on Wednesday, June 14. Melita D. Mitchell made not guilty pleas to eight charges including child endangerment and driving under the influence of alcohol. An omnibus hearing was scheduled for July 12. A trial was set for Sept. 14. Amanda Sharyce Walton admitted to breaking the conditions

Roosevelt County commissioners approved the transfer of a lease for the Picard gravel pit from Franz Construction to Roosevelt County during a meeting on Tuesday, June 13. The pit is located north of Bainville. The county is looking to lease one section of the property. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said there are between 200,000 and 300,000 yards of gravel left currently at the pit. “That