John David Panasuk of Bainville made not guilty pleas to the charges of possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia during a district court hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The charges were originally filed in May, but Panasuk was just recently located to be arrested. Maximum penalty for the possession of dangerous drugs charge is five years in prison and a fine of $5,000.

A Brockton man accused of beating another person at his home on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation admitted assault charges on Thursday, Oct. 14, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. James Michael Garcia, 29, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Garcia faces a maximum 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge

After the Biden administration last week announced it would reopen the border between the U.S. and Canada for vaccinated Canadians, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has urged President Biden to allow for a complete reopening of the northern border for trade and travel. “Though long, long overdue, reopening the northern border is welcome news to Montanans whose families, businesses, and communities

With the belief that a county commissioner voted in favor of gravel purchases despite a potential conflict of interest, a small group of Roosevelt County taxpayers have presented documentation to area officials. The information provided reflects that Roosevelt County Commissioner Duane Nygaard approved the county purchasing gravel from Co Pay Inc., even though Nygaard or his family members

The Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presents Shake, Rattle and Roll Pianos at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center on Nov. 13. The dueling pianos performance will feature a fun, interactive evening with two pianists singing and performing your musical requests. The event is for adults, 21 years or older. Tickets are available at the Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce, Bryan’s, Opportunity

The Lustre Christian Lions played hard in three volleyball matches during the week. Lustre fell to Glasgow’s JVs by a 16-25, 21-25, 25-20, 22-25, margin. Alexa Reddig accounted for six kills and three blocks. Grace Brown had eight kills and 15 digs. Sarah Dahl served four aces. Rebekah Jossart added 11 digs. Aubri Holzrichter finished with eight assists. The Lions lost to Froid/

Poplar’s volleyball team lost to Malta in a conference match on Saturday, Oct. 16. The Indians put up a good fight but fell by a 10-25, 17-25, 15-25, final. “We did OK,” Poplar Coach William Bemer said. “We’re doing better on playing defense, but we struggled with our serving.” The coach is pleased with the young team’s attitude and hard work. The Indians will travel