The Wolf Point Education Association and Wolf Point School District appear to be closing to a contract agreement after their collective bargaining meeting on Thursday, May 22. “I’m encouraged from the standpoint we’re looking at things the same way,” Wolf Point Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perkins said near the end of the meeting. The proposal made by the school district includes

(Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department May 1925. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) May 24 Tyler Heise, 28, male, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended, city court. May 25 Randal Birthmark Jr., 30, male, 400 block of Blaine Street, theft/shoplifting, tribal court. May 26

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Jesus Avitia, 33, Aurora, Colo., possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/meth. Vincent Bell, 32, Billings, hold for other agency. Noah Bigback, 28, Billings, hold for other agency. Antone Birdtail, 20, Billings, hold for other agency. Mylon Blacksmith, 29, Lodge Grass, hold for other agency.

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 123 calls from May 20-26. The calls included the following: May 20 Deputies responded to a dispute in Culbertson regarding two males arguing over equipment. One of the males, Richard Damon, 44, of Poplar was arrested on authority of a warrant and taken to Roosevelt County jail. May 21 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department

A Wolf Point man accused of sexually abusing two victims admitted to charges last week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant, Jason Wise Spirit, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse. Wise Spirit faces a maximum term of imprisonment of life, a $250,000 fine, and five years to a lifetime of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and will determine

The Roosevelt County Commissioners approved to have a pavement condition index survey conducted on the McCabe highway during their meeting on Tuesday, May 20. The survey indicates the general condition of a pavement section. Cost for the survey is $9,470. The road has seen a good amount of wear and tear due to increased oil activity along with heavier farm equipment. John Bach of Interstate