During a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce directors discussed how well the Christmas Stroll went on Saturday, Dec. 3. “It was surprisingly well attended despite the weather,” Chamber president Aaron Kurokawa said. Director Jerald Petersen noted the Lions Club served two roasters of chili in 56 minutes. Opportunity Bank gave out 200 s’mores. Many participants

Possible tourism ideas were shared by area residents during a meeting led by Dax Schieffer, director of Voices of Montana Tourism, and Chris Harder, principal of Coraggio Group, held in Wolf Point on Monday, Dec. 5. Schieffer explained that the Montana Department of Commerce is interested in tourism projects throughout eastern Montana. Informative meetings were also conducted in Sidney, Glasgow

Area residents who are served by Montana-Dakota Utilities should brace themselves for higher electric bills. MDU filed with the Montana Public Service Commission on Nov. 4, a request to increase electric prices. If the request is approved, the monthly bill for a typical nonspace heating residential customer would increase by about $17. MDU officials report the primary reason for the request

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Dec. 5-11. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) December 5 Zachary Dionne Sr., 37, male, 200 block of East Main Street, endangering the welfare of a child, tribal court. Damica McConnell, 27, female, 200 block of East Main Street, endangering the welfare of a

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Kenneth Alred, 51, Plentywood, hold for other agency. Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck

Matthew Lavelle Harris is facing seven charges including attempted escape in Roosevelt County. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance in district court on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Along with the felony charge of attempted escape, there are two felony criminal mischief charges. The other four charges are for misdemeanor criminal mischief. According to court documents, the attempted escape

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., welcomed Department of Veterans Affairs Under Secretary Dr. Shereef Elnahal to Montana last week so Elnahal could better understand the unique challenges faced by state veterans seeking health care. “It’s great to have him in Montana,” Tester said during a statewide media conference call on Friday, Dec. 9. “For him to see these challenges, I think it’s