Montana Youth Challenge Academy Holds 44th Commencement A commencement ceremony for Class 44 of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy took place June 12 at Vigilante Stadium in Dillon. Seventy-nine cadets were acknowledged for their completion of the program. Area graduates include Chaske’ Bearsghost, Isabella Jones, Slade Kirn, Emalee Vargas, Luthor Iron Cloud of Poplar and Eithan McKay

The Montana Department of Transportation has announced and is seeking public comment on a proposal to improve the intersection of S 344 and MT 16 in Froid. Proposed work will include the installation of new signage including stop signs, stop ahead signs, and intersection warning signs at this intersection. The purpose of the project is to address a crash trend identified at this intersection.

To the Citizens of Roosevelt County: This is in response to Bill Juve’s Letter to The Editor on June 24, 2021. In that letter, Mr. Juve accused me of protecting the commissioners. First, it is not my duty to protect the commissioners. The commissioners can protect themselves. Second, I don’t know exactly what Mr. Juve believed I said or did to protect the commissioners? Please let me know.

Betty Gingerich told the Community News that Culbertson senior and congregate meals organizers are holding a membership drive. The group meets Mondays and Fridays at noon. Meals are hosted at the Town of Culbertson building on Broadway Avenue. Gingerich said that attendance has been down since the pandemic, and down further still as the community continues to open up. “Out numbers are way

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the launch of a website and call center for the state’s American Rescue Plan Act program. The website, arpa.mt.gov, provides information on funding projects and grants under the purview of Montana’s four ARPA commissions: water and sewer, communications, economic stabilization and workforce development, and health and human services. The site also