The Culbertson School board unanimously approved a school closure plan of action during a special meeting on Thursday night, March 26. The move came after Gov. Steve Bullock extended his order to close Montana's schools through April 10 due to the coronavirus. “It's pretty vague at this point and that's what they requested,” Culbertson School board chair Paul Finnicum said about

To maintain on a good path during the school closures because of the coronavirus crisis, the Froid School board held a special meeting on Thursday afternoon, March 26. During the brief meeting, trustees passed its COVID-19 plan of action to be submitted to the governor’s office. Froid superintendent of schools Janessa Parenteau told the Community News, “We’re trying to use as much

Donating blood saves lives. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the American Red Cross says there is still an urgent need for blood donations during this challenging time. Since the pandemic began, blood drives across the country have been canceled, leaving the national blood supply low. Roosevelt Medical Center will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, April 9, from 11 a.m.

According to Angela France with the Montana Department of Motor Vehicles, drivers with licenses expiring in March, April or May have been granted a three-month extension. She is quick to point out that this extension may not prevent you from getting a ticket for an expired license outside the State of Montana. France said that DMV offices in Glasgow and Wolf Point are taking appointments for

A relaxed family dinner offers real benefits for adults and children. Leisurely eating leads to feeling fuller with less food. Adults who eat more slowly tend to consume fewer calories at mealtime and to have lower weights. When families eat meals together, young people tend to have healthier weights, more success in school, fewer eating problems, lower substance abuse rates and less depression.

otes With schools currently closed and social distancing in full effect, now is a great opportunity for high school aged youth to quit vaping. The extra time at home gives parents an opportunity to speak with their children about the dangers of vaping and encourage them to quit. It is known that e-cigarette aerosol contains ultrafine particles and cancer-causing chemicals. Since COVID-19 is