After county election officials processed another 16,000 signatures from inactive Montana voters this week as ordered by a district court in Helena, proponents of three ballot initiatives said Wednesday, July 24, they had easily surpassed the signature thresholds necessary to make the ballot in November. Counties had until noon Wednesday to finish counting the thousands of additional signatures,

Montana is poised to become the latest state to increase scrutiny of how its nonprofit hospitals deliver community benefits in exchange for their tax-exempt status. Under proposed rules, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services plans to collect data on nonprofit hospitals’ charitable acts, such as discounting prices, providing health education, or conducting free screenings.

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on East Edgar Street at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. (Photo by Darla Downs)

with some of the tools that are used like ship-andslaughter. And we’re committed to continuing to work together basically in the same paradigm that we’ve been in. I would think that the state would recognize that and see what happens as we move forward.” Sholly said. “… I appreciate the partnership with the state; it’s something we’ve got to work on together. This does not dramatically

The Wolf Point swimming pool has been a busy place this summer, and new pool manager Tiffani Darby has liked all of the activity. “I’ve enjoyed teaching swim lessons and being around all the kids every day,” Darby said. A difference this summer is that Wolf Point is using the American Red Cross’ full lesson program. The process included having the pool being registered with the American

The On Eagles’ Wings youth ministry spent two days last week in Wolf Point where the group organized basketball activities, provided free meals and awarded raffle prizes. These items, however, weren’t the most important elements that the group of 38 young adults offered. “We talk about hope,” Nick Liew, coordinator of On Eagles’ Wings, said during Tuesday night’s event. The attraction

Roosevelt County’s deputy clerk of court Laurie Evans has been appointed by the county commissioners to be interim clerk of court/ county superintendent of schools. The decision was needed after Jeri Toavs resigned from the positions July 8. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers officially announced Toavs’ resignation during the meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Oelkers explained that the commissioners

Recent Wolf Point High School graduate Lennoxx Lilley is one area resident that is looking forward to voting in this year’s general election. Lilley, who just turned 18 last week, wasn’t able to vote in this year’s primary election, so he’s even more anxious about casting a vote this November. “It’s going to be a very exciting time,” Lilley said. He is currently featured on