Samples taken in six eastern Montana counties this past summer have tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome disease in bats. The presence of the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans does not necessarily confirm the presence of the disease, but biologists are closely monitoring the situation and further sampling and testing will be conducted. According to Fish, Wildlife and

The Wolf Point School board held two meetings Jan. 5 and 11. The first meeting covered resignations, hires and rehires proposed by the district. At the meeting, Claine Raining Bird resigned from his position as kitchen staff. Art teacher Vivian Schultz resigned from her role with Title I Tutoring. Superintendent Loverty Erickson recommended that the board terminate the Open Road Educational