It took a while to get here, but winter finally hit Montana. That means winter enthusiasts will be heading out to recreate. Whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling or just taking a walk, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff reminds recreationists that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on (or near) the ice. Here are some safety tips: Anglers and other

What is a congregate meal? A congregate meal is a program that provides a hot, homecooked meal to older adults in an accessible group setting. Menus are focused on meeting USDA dietary guidelines. Beyond providing nourishing food to eat and options to socialize, congregate meal sites may offer other services to improve participants health and wellbeing. What are the benefits of congregate meals?

January 20, 1949 The Eastern Roosevelt County “Polio Drive Campaign” started this week after a dinner meeting of the various community chairmen at the Glacier Cafe in Culbertson. The dinner was sponsored by the Culbertson Lion’s Club, Community chairmen at the meeting were: Art Swanson, Froid; William Riggs, McCabe; John Simard, Bainville; Lyle Sorby, Culbertson. Chairmen not able to

The 2023 Froid Community Fund has been completed, reports the Round Tuit Homemakers. The drive exhibited a tabulated total of $13,575.00 This amount proves that even in a year of adversity, our community remains very generous. The following organizations will benefit from this year’s outstanding drive, and as in previous years, any additional donations will be included in next year’s

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Caeland Ackerman, 22, Billings, hold for other agency. Jaide Alexander, 29, Billings, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 65, Plentywood, sexual assault. Wyatt Bergie Sr., 31, Sidney, warrant. Robert Biggs, 49, Portland, Ore., hold for other agency. Jeff Blankenship, 51, hold for other agency. Elmore Brady,

Great Northern Development Corp. and the Small Business Development Center have announced the commencement of the third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. This transformative initiative is set to unfold across the seven-county region of northeastern Montana, including Valley, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Daniels. The Minnow Tank Competition aims to unite communities

Roosevelt County Gordon Oelkers is one of 23 leaders who Gov. Greg Gianforte announced will serve on a property tax task force to provide recommendations to reform the property tax system and reduce the burden on property taxpayers. “Property taxes are too high. Our $1,350 property tax rebate helped Montana homeowners last year and will help them again this year,” Gianforte said. “We,

District Judge David J. Cybulski presided over several hearings in Wolf Point on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Weldon Drew changed his plea to guilty for the charge of criminal possession of fentanyl. He admitted that he was arrested on Sept. 21, and that law enforcement found a residue of fentanyl in a tin foil. Maximum penalties for the offense is five years in jail, a $5,000 fine or both.