A look at last week’s Roosevelt County newspaper shows multiple legal notices regarding oil-related activity in the county. Although it’s early in the process, those notices might be a positive sign for the county’s economic future. Roosevelt County Commissioner Doug Marottek noted that many of the notices had to do with leasing and mineral rights. “It’s going to take a year or

The Culbertson School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:31 p.m. Trustees present were board chair Ian Walker, Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Chris Petersen and Lisa Steppler. Superintendent Nicole Simonsen, Mike Olson, Janessa Parenteau, Dave Solem and Lora Finnicum were also present. The agenda was approved. Notice for public comment was given. March bills were approved, as

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Whitley Adams, 36, Williston, warrant. Jesus Avitia, 32, Aurora, Colo., possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/meth. Mada Bergie, 31, hold for other agency. Noah Bigback, 28, Billings, hold for other agency. Christian Bramley, 25, Billings, hold for other agency. Aaron Bublich, 43, Plentywood,

Bainville Honor Roll Third Quarter High School Seniors: Tally Berwick,* Isaiah Bjoge,* Miah Pippinger,* Trevor Robertus,* Elsie Wilson,* Eivind Winn,* Hannah Scott. Juniors: Isabelle Anderson,* Hailey Berwick,* Lila Butikofer,* Addison Hansen,* CoraMay Theige,* Kaiden Homes, Morgan Myers, Sierra Skor, Hannah Tholborn and Rowan Wilson. Sophomores: Kalli Harmon, Azure Mahoney, Casey Myers,

Dave Mathison approached the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board on Monday, March 24, with his plan of organizing a Stopping Violence March in Poplar. He feels that Poplar has gotten away from the theory that it takes a village to raise a child. He added that the reservation used to be family oriented. “People don’t feel that they belong anymore,” Mathison said. His plans include distributing