Eight members of the Culbertson speech and drama team competed at its third virtual meet of the season on Saturday, Dec. 19. There were a total of 40 Class B/C schools with 205 entries and 249 competitors. A total of 148 judges volunteered for the meet. The virtual platform has created a serious decrease in the number of students who are competing because it’s a challenge to perform to a

Riley John Chatterton of Sidney made guilty pleas to two felony charges as part of plea agreement in district court on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Chatterton gave guilty pleas for burglary and theft for taking items for a Culbertson location on June 18. Maximum penalties for the offense of burglary is 20 years in prison and a $50,000 fine or both. Maximum penalties for the offense of theft are three

Returning artistic director Andy Meyers has announced plans for the 2021 Fort Peck Summer Theatre season. Although the productions will showcase smaller cast sizes and involve safety protocols, Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive director Jennifer Fewer said the group is determined to get a broad roster of shows open, fire up the popcorn machine and welcome back supporters. The season will

Froid Senior Congregate Meals Dec. 30: Country steak, mashed potatoes and gravy and dessert. Bainville Senior Congregate Meals Dec. 29: No meal. Dec. 31: No meal. Culbertson Senior Congregate Meals Dec. 28: Cook’s choice. Jan. 1: No meal.

In last week’s article about the Dec. 14 Bainville Town Council meeting, the dates listed for holiday fireworks were incorrect. No fireworks are allowed on Christmas (Dec. 24-25) but they will be allowed on New Year’s. The window of dates approved by the council for setting off fireworks are sunset Dec. 30 to Jan. 1 at 11:59 p.m.

The holidays are here, but in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, response efforts in Roosevelt County and on the Fort Peck Reservation continue. The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine to the area is anticipated this week, just days before Christmas. Roosevelt County Health Department (RCHD), Indian Health Services (IHS), Roosevelt Medical Center (RMC), and Northeast Montana Health Services (NEMHS)

The Montana Department of Revenue reminds individuals that many charitable contributions are eligible for deduction from your federal and state adjusted gross income. If you itemize your deductions, donations made by Dec. 31 to qualifying charities may reduce your 2020 taxable income and could help bring you a larger refund in 2021. If you claim the standard deduction on your federal income