Poplar’s girls lost to Glasgow, 61-46, in the thirdplace game of the District 2B basketball tournament in Malta on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Scotties took an 18-6 lead in the first quarter and held a 35-18 half-time advantage. Glasgow added 17 points in the third quarter for a 52-36 lead. A three-pointer by Cammie Martell got the Indians as close as 10 points during the fourth quarter.

Owners of motorboats, sailboats or personal watercraft need to get new, free 2023-2026 validation decals for their watercraft soon. The current orange decals expire Feb. 28. Boaters who have permanently registered their boats, sailboats, or PWC must still obtain two free boat validation decals every three years at FWP regional and area offices, or by going to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov/activities/

Lustre Christian’s girls’ basketball squad kept its season alive by beating Dodson, 53-45, in overtime during loser- out action at the District 3C tournament on Friday, Feb. 17. After a 41-41 deadlock at the end of regulation, the Lions outscored Dodson by a 12-4 margin in overtime to earn the victory. Alexa Reddig poured in 26 points to lead the Lions. Aubri Holzrichter added 12 points.

Lustre’s girls’ basketball team emerged with a 57-42 first-round win over Frazer in the first round of the District 3C tournament in Glasgow on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The underdog Bearcubs put up a good fight as they trailed by only a 30-24 halftime margin and just 33-26 midway into the third quarter. Lustre, however, ended the fourth quarter with a free throw by Alexa Reddig and a 16-footer

Giving back to one’s community can provide a sense of purpose and improve an individual’s overall well-being. Data from Volunteer Hub indicates that people who volunteer improve their health by strengthening their bodies, improving their moods and reducing stress. Volunteerism also produces additional benefits, including boosting one’s positive perception to others. A study from

Despite their philosophical differences, the many churches across northeast Montana provide their members numerous opportunities to serve their communities ... and sometimes serve communities across the country and the world. Examples of local community service include: The First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point provides space for blood drives and also provide scholarships for students. The