Dear Editor: Why in “tarnation” is it so utterly impossible to get a straight answer from our elected officials anyway? I have asked bluntly many times now as to where in Sam Hill are the missing tables to Triangle Park? We, the taxpayers, paid for them, yet they were mysteriously hauled off “to be cleaned,” remember? Can our mayor answer to the public this simple question? You see, without

The Lustre Christian High School spring concert was held at the EMB church the evening of April 30. The concert choir, directed by Pastor Wayne Hathaway, began the concert with Set Me As a Seal by John Leavitt, and Jonah by Rollo A Dilworth. It had very good voice blending. The choir was accompanied by Sarah Brown. Members of the choir were (sopranos) Sheila Jones, Eden Lorenz, Rachel Pew,

The 69th Montana Legislature ended Wednesday, April 30, after authorizing residential property tax relief and finalizing spending measures including a $16.6 billion budget bill to fund the state’s operations for the next two years. The House wrapped up its business with little fanfare at 12:59 p.m. on a 96-4 vote to indefinitely adjourn, first giving final approval to tax bills that favored

Wolf Point city council member Lance FourStar discussed the role and requirements of a new community patrol during the Wolf Point Community Organization’s meeting last week. FourStar said the patrol is a possible “solution to the murders and violence happening in Wolf Point.” According to its mission statement, “Agichita patrol is dedicated to supporting local law enforcement and

A bill that would give the governor authority to enter into agreements with tribal governments relating to the regulation of marijuana is awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 952 passed the House by a 57-40 vote on April 8 and passed the Senate by a 32-18 margin on April 18. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, reads, “The governor may enter into agreements

Recent calls by the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office included the following: April 12 Deputies and the Montana Highway Patrol responded to a report of a vehicle/train crash near County Road 1007. The two juvenile occupants of the pickup avoided major injuries. The cab of the pickup was heavily damaged. The train sustained damage to its plow. April 21 A deputy/coroner responded to a medical