17 August 2023

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DES Reminds To Be Prepared For Storms

DES Reminds To Be Prepared For Storms


The strong wind storm that hit Wolf Point and other parts of the area on Sunday, July 30, created its share of property damage including bringing down power lines and trees. Although some residents were without power for more than 24 hours, Roosevelt County can be thankful that it wasn’t a true emergency situation. Lindsey McNabb, Roosevelt County DES coordinator, kept track on the conditions in

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Hay Stack Fire

Hay Stack Fire


Area fire departments were called to large stack of hay on fire at Doug Long’s Friday evening, Aug. 11. The hay was lost likely due to a wet bale that was unnoticed. The stack was located just west of the water treatment plant east of Wolf Point. A stack of that size can vary between $10,000 to $20,000 which can be a harsh blow to a winter season of feeding animals. Roughly 250 bales were lost

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Stop In Culbertson

Stop In Culbertson


The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office was successful in detaining two suspects in Culbertson on Saturday, Aug. 12. Roosevelt County received a call to assist another agency at 6:41 a.m. when Sheridan County reported that a vehicle took off without approval from the port of entry. The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office stopped the vehicle pulling a trailer at about 7:15 a.m. at Val Am in Culbertson.

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Elks Donate To Food Pantry

Elks Donate To Food Pantry


The Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 recently presented two grants to assist with the Wolf Point food pantry’s efforts in the community. The Elks presented a $4,000 Beacon Grant and a $2,000 Spotlight Grant to the food pantry last week. Beacon Grants are awarded to projects that are on-going, active and involve Elks Lodge members. Spotlight Grants are for ready-made, off-theshelf projects to

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Mullen Seeks Secretary Of State Spot

Mullen Seeks Secretary Of State Spot


Jesse Mullen, who is interested in becoming the next Montana Secretary of the State, visited with the Roosevelt County Commissioners on Thursday, Aug, 3. The newspaper publisher noted that he will file as a Democrat for the 2024 Secretary of the State election. Mullen explained that because his background as a journalist, he is familiar working with election officials and county clerks.