The Roosevelt County COVID-19 Unified Command (task force) met last week to communicate updates from across the county. Of note, the data out of the Fort Peck Tribes shows a decrease in positivity from 25 percent to 18 percent. This is great progress but still needs to decrease further to ensure a safe public environment. The fatality rate remains much higher than the national average at 4.9

The Montana Public Service Commission announced last week that Montanans will need to start using the “406” area code more than ever starting in 2021. Beginning Oct. 24, 2021, the 10-digital dialing will become mandatory in the state. That means all calls in Montana, including local calls, will require using the 406 area code. The change is needed because the Federal Communications Commission

The Culbertson Student Council will present the Parade of Lights on Thursday, Dec. 17. The council invites families, clubs, businesses and youth groups to enter a Christmas float for the parade. For more information, contact Christina Olson at 787-6241 or olsonc@culbertson.k12.mt.us. Participants should meet in the front of the school and along the south and east sides of the playground fences

Montana State University Extension will offer its Tuesday Tips webinar series on estate and legacy planning beginning Jan. 5. The series will run from 10 to 10:45 a.m. each Tuesday in January and February, followed by a 15-minute Q& A session until 11 a.m. The series is hosted by MSU Extension educators Marsha Goetting and Emily Standley. Topics will include what individuals can and