On a divided vote, the Roosevelt County Commissioners decided to purchase a trackhoe during a special meeting on Wednesday, July 5. The lone bid for a 2014 John Deere trackhoe at a cost of $107,225 came from RDO Equipment of Williston, N.D. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said the trackhoe is the right size so current equipment can transport it to work sites. Oelkers added that in the past

Cornhole and hole-in-one tournaments are being planned in Culbertson to assist three area individuals who are battling medical challenges. Kara Halvorson, one of the event’s organizers, said the hope is to have nearby communities come together in order to help the individuals with health care costs. The individuals include Peter Portra Jr., Bainville, who had open heart surgery; Avrie Norland,

The Roosevelt County Commissioners are hopeful that Senate Bill 442 becomes law so that marijuana tax revenue could be utilized to be spent by counties on road projects. The bill easily passed both the state House and Senate, but Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed the measure. Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers expressed his disagreement during the governor’s recent visit to Culbertson.

(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: Evirso Ampude, 48, hold for U.S. agency. Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes.