Department of Public Health and Human Services officials report that nearly one in three Montanans aged 65 and older have reported falling at least once in the last 12 months. “Falling is not a normal part of aging, but knowing a person’s risk factors can reduce the chance of an unintentional fall.” DPHHS Falls Prevention Program manager Melissa Dale said. “As a person ages, they are

Montana State University Extension and Montana Wool Growers Association are offering a beginner wool harvesting school on Oct. 13-16, at locations in Billings and Molt. The school is for those who want to learn how to shear their own small flock or take a step toward becoming a professional shearer. Participants will learn marketing and business skills relevant to the wool industry, become

es from Stone Glacier, Vista Outdoor and Sitka. Deadline to enter the contest is Monday, Nov. 28. To learn more and enter the Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, visit youthhunting.mt.gov.

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Sept. 12-18. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) September 12 Ayrianna Lindsay, 19, female, 300 block of Front Street, aggravated disorderly conduct, tribal court. September 13 Sixteen-year-old male, 200 block of Sixth Avenue South, assault, tribal court.

After making guilty pleas in July to two counts of incest, Richard Lamar Rutledge has sent a letter to court authorities expressing dissatisfaction with his attorneys. During a status hearing in district court on Wednesday, Sept. 14, public defender Amanda Gibson said she and public defender Jay Reno are planning to visit with Rutledge in Wolf Point during the last week of September. “I’ve

Trevor Levi Crain of Culbertson was sentenced in district court on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for the offense of unlawful possession or shipping or transportation of a game animal. District judge David J. Cybulski announced a two year deferred imposition of sentence in the case. Because Crain is likely having his hunting license suspended for 30 years in a Richland County case, Cybulski didn’t

( 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: Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Daniel Baca, 32, Williston, N.D., warrant.