On July 13, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted. It is a two-dose series, doses given three weeks apart. It is only to be used for the primary series, not for boosters. Novavax is a protein subunit vaccine, not an mRNA vaccine. Protein subunit COVID-19 vaccines contain pieces (proteins) of the virus that causes COVID-19; these proteins

An accident involving a Kenworth truck and a tractor resulted in just minor injuries to one of the drivers on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The accident occurred at about 1:25 p.m. on U.S. Highway 2, mile marker 605, between Poplar and Wolf Point. The Montana Highway Patrol reports that the 2000 semi, transporting a load of round hay bales, was traveling west. The John Deere tractor, owned by the

Funeral services for Carol Neufeld were held Friday, Aug. 5, at the MB Church. Her courageous battle with cancer and her faith was a deep inspiration to many people attending. The Sam Ortmanns lost about 400 acres of pasture in a prairie fire the first week of August. Farmers are nearing the end of pea harvest and beginning wheat harvest. Dan and Melody Nickel reported on their work in

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Thursday, Aug. 4, a public health emergency for the monkeypox virus, which means the federal government can more quickly assist states with distributing vaccines and conducting testing and public health campaigns. “We’re prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus, and we urge every

The Montana Board of Crime Control gave the Montana Department of Corrections a $780,000 grant to help agencies support inmates with substance abuse disorders and implement programs to combat the opioid epidemic. According to an Aug. 10 press release from the Department of Corrections, the grant is for the development of a Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program and runs from July 1, 2022, to June

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Aug. 25 in person at the State Capitol in room 317. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website and broadcast through MPAN, YouTube, and Zoom. The commission will take public comment on agenda items in person and via Zoom. To make a comment via Zoom, you must register on the FWP website. A link to register

The upland game bird season is less than one month away, and hunters will soon be able to refer to the Projects Access Guide, published annually by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program. Beginning Aug. 15, hunters can view and download the new guide and maps online. Click UGBEP Projects Access Guide. The guide contains all active projects administered

Poplar Schools Sets Goals “We are making sure that everything we do takes care of our staff and provides our students with the keys to grow,” stated Poplar School District Superintendent Dan Schmidt. In pursuit of this, Schmidt has three district goals for the year: 1. Health and Wellness: Understanding trauma informed practice for students and staff to implement a system which