Roosevelt County commissioners aim to keep the county’s roads in the best condition that they can be maintained. They urge area residents not to take matters into their own hands. During last week’s commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Robert Toavs reported that some farmers are making road repairs with their own back blades. Toavs said the farmers are trying to help, but in reality

busy opening weeks of school. A contact in Sidney oered to provide chokecherry syrup, allowing the school to continue with its plans and give students another locally inspired food to sample. The garden and kitchen are also places where students can gain hands-on experience. Sophomore volunteer Reese Smith spends about an hour each day helping in the kitchen. Matlow and the other workers

Due to candidates running unopposed, the Roosevelt County commissioners canceled certain uncontested local government elections during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Declared elected by acclamation were Gordon Oelkers for commissioner, Tracy Miranda for clerk and recorder, Thomas Bleicher for county attorney, Marvin Youpee for justice of the peace in Post No. 1, Tara Nickoloff for

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers reports that he has been receiving positive comments from the eastern end of the county regarding the proposed Bridger Pipeline. Last last month, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality withdrew a previous waiver, but Oelkers doesn’t feel that decision will create much of an obstacle for the project’s future. “Everybody is used to

The Culbertson School Board’s Aug. 19 meeting agenda included a full slate of back-to-school business, including enrollment, federal funding, transportation, staffing and building improvements. The district received good news regarding federal Title funding for the 2025-26 school year. The federal government released the funding, meaning the district would not have to absorb a previously anticipated

Roosevelt County ranks third in the state for funds allocated of federal royalties for 2026. Under the federal Mineral Lands Leasing Act, 50 percent of all sales, bonuses, royalties and rentals received from federal lands in Montana must be paid to the state. The revenue produced on federal public lands includes royalties and bonuses from oil, gas, coal and other mineral exploration and extraction.

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report The Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Oce responded to 109 cases between Aug. 17-24. The calls included the following: Aug. 17 Deputies assisted Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice in Poplar’s city limits regarding a report that a male wasn’t leaving a female’s shed. He was arrested by FPTDLJ and taken to tribal jail. Aug. 18 Deputies