lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 27 through May 3. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: April 27 Tyrone Darnell, 29, male, 100 block of Edgar Street, partner/ family member assault, tribal court. Alexander D. Eakins, 29, male, 500 block of Cascade Street,

otes Women are just as likely as men to die from tobacco related illnesses and in Montana 17.3 percent of women currently smoke cigarettes. Montana also has one of the highest prevalences of cigarette smoking among pregnant women in the nation (14.2 percent). This Mother’s Day, give yourself and your child or children the gift of health by quitting smoking. Moms who smoke while pregnant

A recent online poll of residents in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota and Utah found that respondents are supportive of coronavirus pandemic restrictions but are also worried about its economic ramifications. David C.W. Parker, professor of political science at Montana State University, said the poll conducted in April found that while respondents back the restrictions imposed by local and

With many new uncertainties arising during the coronavirus pandemic, this is a key time for those considering how to appoint a health care agent or agents and assist others in understanding health care preferences, according to a Montana State University Extension specialist. MSU Extension has produced a free publication, Health Care Power of Attorney and Related Documents for Montanans,

Dear Editor: Our neighboring towns — Glasgow, Scobey, Culbertson and Poplar — all use the curb stop valve to disconnect and connect water to their water users. Their fees fun between $25 to $100. Wolf Point used to be curb stop, then voted in the corporation valve is attached to the main water line. To reconnect, the city of Wolf Point wants a $1,000 fee, plus the land owner covers the

Wolf Point Congregate Meals May 7: Baked chicken, baked potatoes, broccoli and dessert. May 12: Porcupine meatballs, mashed potatoes, peas and dessert. May14: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, corn and dessert.

Beginning this week, the Northern Plains Independent will be highlighting the seniors who would have competed in spring sports at area high schools if the COVID-19 pandemic had not shuttered schools across the country. Three seniors would have competed for Lustre Christian High School. They are Terry Allmer, Olivia Brown and Diego Froiland.

Undefeated mixed martial arts fighter Hunter Azure is scheduled to defend his 8-0-0 MMA professional record in a UFC Event Wednesday, May 13. The featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Jacksonville, Fla., will be the second career Ultimate Fighting Championship fight for 2010 Poplar High School graduate. Azure will face Brian Kelleher, 20-10-0. Azure had been scheduled to fight Umar