maintenance, conservation efforts, weed control, fire protection, and road/parking-area maintenance. Payment is not for access.” (Emphasis theirs.) But as the value of access increases, there has been a shift in the understanding of what the state’s payments should do. In the debate over HB 637, Rep. Denley Loge, R-St. Regis, argued in favor of increasing the cap to keep pace with private competition

As part of a plea agreement, Richard Lamar Rutledge made guilty pleas to two counts of incest during a hearing in district court on Monday, July 18. A pre-sentencing hearing has been ordered by District Judge David Cybulski. Penalties are not less than four years or more than 100 years in the state prison, a $50,000 fine or both. The charges read that between Oct. 15, 2018, and Jan. 9,

Montana VA Health Care System encourages all Montana Veterans and non-Veterans to share the news — the Veterans Crisis Line is adding a new number. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 then Press 1 to reach the caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line, 24/7. Even after the new number launches, Veterans will still be able to call 800-273-8255 and press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.

As of Monday, July 25, Roosevelt County has 20 active COVID cases. There are no current hospitalization. There have been 75 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths. Adult (12 years and up) COVID vaccination clinics are scheduled for Thursday, July 28 from 3-5 p.m. in Culbertson, Aug. 4 from 3-5 p.m. in Wolf Point, Aug. 18 from 3-5 p.m. in Wolf Point and Aug. 25 from 3-5 p.m. in Culbertson. Vaccination

Schools of Montana for 2022-23 was approved, as was the 2022-23 student handbook as presented. The 2022-23 bus routes were approved as presented. The guest teacher roster was approved, including Teri Sansaver, Sharon Schmitz, Gretchen Wagner, Samantha Purvis, Taleasha Stuber, Amy Jones, Samantha Fell, Wes Young, Duane Larsen, Angela Miller, Sara Featherston, Cassie Williams, Chelsie Flinn, Daniel

matters submitted in time to make the official agenda. Earlier on Tuesday, July 19, commissioners held a meeting to open bids for a radio tower to be located in Poplar. The two bids consisted of $598,419.52 from Pyramid Network Services and $678,394.18 from Mesquite Valley Communications. Macdonald said that he felt there were some unnecessary items listed in the project. Commissioners