Roosevelt County will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 18, regarding an update of the county’s growth policy. The meeting will start at 2 p.m. in the commissioner’s chamber at the Roosevelt County Courthouse. The updated Growth Policy is available for review prior to the meeting at the commissioner’s office or online at rooseveltcounty. org.

By Bill Vander Weele By a 2-1 vote, Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to continue with their safety contract including having Nancy Hamilton as the county’s safety officer. Being involved in the safety contract with Valley County will cost Roosevelt County about $24,000 a year. Sheridan County was previously a part of the contract but recently decided to drop out. Commissioners

*** Thank You Thank you to everyone for thinking an praying for Marlene after her stroke. An a big thanks to those that worked on the house to get it ready for her to come home. We appreciate those that donated an attended the benefit that was put in for her. We can’t thank you enough, we do live in a wonderful community. Also to all the people who sent flowers and cards while she was

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced on Tuesday, May 4, two measures to address the state’s severe workforce shortage and incentivize Montanans to reenter the labor force. The State of Montana will launch a return-to-work bonus program, utilizing federal funds authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. Returnto- work bonuses will be paid to unemployed individuals who rejoin the labor

Froid Senior Congregate Meals May 10: No meal. Cook’s vacation. May 12: No meal. Cook’s vacation. May 17: Chicken and bacon alfredo and dessert. Bainville Senior Congregate Meals May 6: Chicken fettuccine Alfredo, garlic bread, vegetables and dessert. May 11: Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, vegetable and dessert. May 13: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable and

Dear Editor: Above the law, I don’t know! At the Roosevelt County commissioners’ meeting on April 27, 2021, I asked Commissioner Oelkers if they, the commissioners, had violated the Montana Constitution, Article II, Sections 8 and 9. They received a letter from Attorney Meloy of the Montana Freedom of Information Hotline, Inc., stating just that. I repeatedly asked the commissioners if

May 10 marks 17 years of helping Montanans quit tobacco. Since 2004, more than 100,000 Montanans have called the Montana Tobacco Quit Line for help with their quit attempt. Montana has the highest quit rate for all tobacco products in the nation, according to the North American Quitline Consortium. The quit rate is significantly higher for Montanans who utilize the Montana Tobacco Quit Line

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester of Montana are teaming up to release a public service announcement encouraging Montanans to make an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. “Hi, folks, Jon Tester here. And I’m Steve Daines. While it’s true Steve and I don’t always see eye to eye, there’s one thing we agree on. And that’s getting your COVID-19 vaccine.

The American Red Cross is responding to significantly more home fires in Montana this year than last and is encouraging families to sign up for free virtual home fire safety education that could save lives. The free training, offered over the phone or video call, takes only about 15 minutes and teaches families how to develop a plan for safely escaping their home during a fire, highlights the