and attempt to tailor a fair and just outcome for the prosecution of the case. Every case possesses different details that should be taken into consideration; criminal cases should not be treated as if they are all the same. What may work for one case, may not work for another case, and it is the human element of using sound discretion that ensures that justice is properly served. Patch: I believe

said. “It has its issues, but it’s a good deal.” Hannum added, “It’s a great start to the year. We’re excited to be back.” Culbertson superintendent Nicole Simonsen also reports that enrollment is heading in the right direction. Culbertson has 282 students compared to 275 last May. Brockton’s enrollment is about 135-140 students. Superintendent Josh Patterson said the

Leaders of nonprofit organization and throughout community should take note of an upcoming workshop in Wolf Point. The Montana Nonprofit Association is conducting the community leader and nonprofit workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Northern Development Center. There is no cost to attend the workshop. Northeast Montana Health Services is sponsoring the lunch.

Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak and Roosevelt County Commissioners discussed a “typo” in the proposed agreement regarding the justice of the peace office. The agreement reads, “The city shall compensate the county for those services performed by paying the county $17,047.59 per year and $1,420.63 per month.” Dschaak noted, and the commissioners agreed, that the agreement should read

The Roosevelt County Commissioners finalized and approved their budget during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The budget increased by 2.4 percent compared to last year. The increase is determined based on a percentage of the rate of inflation during the three previous years. Tax valuation for Roosevelt County is $31,998,000, which is just a slight increase during the last 10 years.

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Adam Abdel-Aziz, 40, hold for other agency. Gordon Ahenakew Jr., 37, Browning, hold for other agency. Harry Azure, 24, Wolf Point, warrant. Frank Baker, 43, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Javian Bearhill, 19, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Shanley Leonard Bighorn, 39, Billings, hold for

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 91 calls from Sept. 2-8. The calls included the following: Sept. 2 Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle crash on a gravel road south of Culbertson. Deputies assisted the Montana Highway Patrol and the Culbertson Fire Department. There were no injuries. Deputies received a report of a disturbance regarding an adult male in Brockton.