U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, DMont., visited the new Merril Lundman VA Outpatient Clinic in Havre last week ahead of its scheduled opening on Wednesday, Jan. 20. As ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and a senior member of the appropriations committee, Tester played a significant role in securing the facility and naming it after a Montana veteran. “This clinic is a critical

Because of social distancing concerns, Montana residents can testify about bills in an easier way than normal this session. Part of the Montana Legislature’s website, https://www.leg.mt.gov/ session/have-your-say/, gives people the opportunity to testify remotely. According to the page’s guidelines, you will be able to select from bills that are currently scheduled for hearing during

The Unified Command of the Roosevelt County, Fort Peck Tribes, Indian Health Services, Northeast Montana Health Services and Roosevelt Medical Center Task Force met on Wednesday, Jan. 6, to discuss the post-holidays COVID-19 situation and response. COVID testing continues to be available at the usual locations: Call Wolf Point (653-1641) and Poplar (768-3491) IHS clinics for an appointment or

There weren’t many good things to celebrate during 2020, but area residents enjoyed one of the warmest Decembers in history to end the year. According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, 2020 had the fourth warmest December in history for the area. The only warmer Decembers occurred in 1957, 1954 and 1999. The average temperature in Glasgow during December 2020 was 27.1 degrees.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre is currently casting the summer 2021 production of High School Musical, Jr. Roles available for actors entering seventh grade and above. There is no maximum age restriction, but all roles available are for high school aged students. According to a press release, “The stars of tomorrow will take to the stage in this special event, as a host of young talent from Northeast

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Jan. 4-10. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: January 4 Reuben Vincent, 45, 400 block of Custer Street, prohibited conditions, municipal court. Sixteen-year-old male, 300 block of Helena Street, criminal contempt, tribal court.

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center Jan. 5-11 include: Ross Breshears, 41, Billings, hold for other agency.