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Follette Charged With Intent To Distribute

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following person was arraigned or appeared last week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt: Appearing in Great Falls before Chief U.S. District Judge Brian

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Follette Charged With Intent To Distribute

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following person was arraigned or appeared last week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt: Appearing in Great Falls before Chief U.S. District Judge Brian

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Sheriffs’ Association Endorses Anti Drug Act

The National Sheriffs’ Association — a group representing thousands of sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement professionals — recently announced their formal support for U.S. Sen. Jon Tester’s bipartisan Assisting Narcotics and Trafficking Officers in Interdicting Drugs Act, legislation that will support law enforcement efforts to combat the drug epidemic and boost border security.

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Sheriffs’ Association Endorses Anti Drug Act

The National Sheriffs’ Association — a group representing thousands of sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement professionals — recently announced their formal support for U.S. Sen. Jon Tester’s bipartisan Assisting Narcotics and Trafficking Officers in Interdicting Drugs Act, legislation that will support law enforcement efforts to combat the drug epidemic and boost border security.

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

(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 other agency. Ricky Bain, 65, Plentywood, sexual assault. Mark Beachem,

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

(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 other agency. Ricky Bain, 65, Plentywood, sexual assault. Mark Beachem,

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Prices For Some Prescriptions To Decrease

Area residents dealing with diabetics and other medical challenges will benefit from a new federal prescription plan. Through the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare is able to negotiate drug prices on behalf of patients for 10 drugs. The drugs include insulin and Jardiance, an anti-diabetic medication used to improve glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes. According to the Montana

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Prices For Some Prescriptions To Decrease

Area residents dealing with diabetics and other medical challenges will benefit from a new federal prescription plan. Through the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare is able to negotiate drug prices on behalf of patients for 10 drugs. The drugs include insulin and Jardiance, an anti-diabetic medication used to improve glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes. According to the Montana

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Senate Candidate Makes Stops In County

Promoting family values, U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy made campaign stops in Wolf Point and Culbertson on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The Republican’s visit through eastern Montana included trips to Roundup, Winnett, Jordan, Glasgow, Wolf Point, Culbertson, Sidney, Terry and Miles City. After an audience member mentioned the drug problem in the Wolf Point area, Sheehy said, “They are tearing

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Senate Candidate Makes Stops In County

Promoting family values, U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy made campaign stops in Wolf Point and Culbertson on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The Republican’s visit through eastern Montana included trips to Roundup, Winnett, Jordan, Glasgow, Wolf Point, Culbertson, Sidney, Terry and Miles City. After an audience member mentioned the drug problem in the Wolf Point area, Sheehy said, “They are tearing

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Oil Activity In State On Increase

Based on information heard at a conference by the Montana Petroleum Association last week, activity appears to be on the increase in eastern Montana. Roosevelt County Commissioners Gordon Oelkers and Gary Macdonald both attended the conference held in Billings on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Oelkers said they were told that four drills will soon be active in Montana. “That would be the most

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Oil Activity In State On Increase

Based on information heard at a conference by the Montana Petroleum Association last week, activity appears to be on the increase in eastern Montana. Roosevelt County Commissioners Gordon Oelkers and Gary Macdonald both attended the conference held in Billings on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Oelkers said they were told that four drills will soon be active in Montana. “That would be the most

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Poplar Enjoys Good Start To School Year

Poplar High School, Poplar Middle School and Poplar Elementary School are off to strong starts this school year. New educators at the high school include Amanda Simonson as counselor, Donald Miller as social studies teacher, Teresa Turner as business/ technology instructor, Demiree Whitehead as family home support specialist and Annika Dupree as special education department secretary.

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Poplar Enjoys Good Start To School Year

Poplar High School, Poplar Middle School and Poplar Elementary School are off to strong starts this school year. New educators at the high school include Amanda Simonson as counselor, Donald Miller as social studies teacher, Teresa Turner as business/ technology instructor, Demiree Whitehead as family home support specialist and Annika Dupree as special education department secretary.

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Federal Funds To Assist Veterans’ Housing

Federal funding has been secured to help veterans at the Fort Peck Housing Authority. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announced last week more than $11 million in funding to support homeless and at-risk veterans and their families across Montana. “The men and women who risk their lives to defend our country deserve to be treated with dignity when they come home, and that starts with ensuring

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Federal Funds To Assist Veterans’ Housing

Federal funding has been secured to help veterans at the Fort Peck Housing Authority. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announced last week more than $11 million in funding to support homeless and at-risk veterans and their families across Montana. “The men and women who risk their lives to defend our country deserve to be treated with dignity when they come home, and that starts with ensuring

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Amtrak Ridership Increased During 2022

Although ridership was improved from the previous two years, Amtrak’s passengers in 2022 weren’t still as many as pre-COVID years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation statistics, ridership in Montana during 2022 was 80,970. That figure surpasses the amount of Amtrak travelers in the state for 2020 (65,746) and 2021 (67,066). Ridership in Montana for the years 2016-2019 exceeded

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Amtrak Ridership Increased During 2022

Although ridership was improved from the previous two years, Amtrak’s passengers in 2022 weren’t still as many as pre-COVID years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation statistics, ridership in Montana during 2022 was 80,970. That figure surpasses the amount of Amtrak travelers in the state for 2020 (65,746) and 2021 (67,066). Ridership in Montana for the years 2016-2019 exceeded

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Lustre News

Volleyball season has begun and there are a number of games scheduled. The farthest away game is on Sept. 7 against MonDak in Westby, followed by the Plentywood game on Sept. 8 in Lustre. On Sept. 9, they play at the Scobey Invitational Tournament. The Lustre Christian High School held its opening program Sunday evening. Martin Fast opened in prayer and Dan Marasco led in the opening song

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Lustre News

Volleyball season has begun and there are a number of games scheduled. The farthest away game is on Sept. 7 against MonDak in Westby, followed by the Plentywood game on Sept. 8 in Lustre. On Sept. 9, they play at the Scobey Invitational Tournament. The Lustre Christian High School held its opening program Sunday evening. Martin Fast opened in prayer and Dan Marasco led in the opening song

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Posted on September 7, 2023

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Follette Charged With Intent To Distribute

Follette Charged With Intent To Distribute

Sheriffs’ Association Endorses Anti Drug Act

Sheriffs’ Association Endorses Anti Drug Act

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prices For Some Prescriptions To Decrease

Prices For Some Prescriptions To Decrease

Senate Candidate Makes Stops In County

Senate Candidate Makes Stops In County

Oil Activity In State On Increase

Oil Activity In State On Increase

Poplar Enjoys Good Start To School Year

Poplar Enjoys Good Start To School Year

Federal Funds To Assist Veterans’ Housing

Federal Funds To Assist Veterans’ Housing

Amtrak Ridership Increased During 2022

Amtrak Ridership Increased During 2022

Lustre News

Lustre News

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