the maintenance worker III position effective June 16. Wolf Point Animal Control officer Joe Reinhart has submitted his resignation. Sullivan announced the termination of her contract with the city pending a move to Billings. The council approved her dates of departure. She will be assisting with the hire of her replacement and other loose ends. Her last day with the city will be August 31.

The United States Supreme Court did what many had expected after Politico obtained a leaked copy of a draft opinion regarding Roe vs. Wade, and overturned the landmark ruling Friday, June 24. Here’s what the ruling means for Montana. In its decision, Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that previous Supreme Court justices had gotten Roe and other abortion

Ken E. Hentges will move on to the general election in the Roosevelt County commissioners’ race. Hentges and Edward L. Bach tied for second place in the primary election with 86 votes each. A recount on Monday, June 20, resulted in a tie again. A drawing of a name on Monday morning in the commissioners’ office resulted in Hentges advancing to the general election. Robert D. Toavs topped

Roosevelt County commissioners discussed a pay increase for non-elected officials during their meeting on Monday, June 20. Commissioner Duane Nygaard proposed a pay increase of 2.75 percent. Commissioner Gary Macdonald seconded the motion. Nygaard said that he feels that commissioners need to work on a new wage scale so that there’s not as large of a pay difference between new employees

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments June 13-19. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) June 13 Lewis Eagleboy Jr., 60, male, 200 block of Third Avenue South, public intoxication, tribal court. Fourteen-year-old female, 200 block of Anaconda Street, criminal mischief less than $1,500, tribal court.

John David Panasuk was sentenced by District Judge David J. Cybulski on Wednesday, June 15, for the charges of possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. A jury found Panasuk guilty to the charges during a trial held in district court March 17. Roosevelt County attorney Frank Piocos recommended a five-year sentence for Panasuk. Piocos noted that Panasuk is a violent

( 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, 50, Sheridan County, hold for other agency. Christina Amy, 36, Casper, Wyo., sexual assault.