It’s that time of year again! As the new school year approaches and everyone works to get set during this new normal, parents and caregivers start thinking about preparing their children for the upcoming year. For parents of middle schoolers and teens, how to keep kids from using tobacco and nicotine products might not seem as serious as other issues. In fact, some parents may feel that smoking

oster ( 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.) As of Aug. 11, 28 prisoners had been housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week. Prisoners included:

Issac Johnson of the Post 49 Bulls has been voted to the Class A All-State baseball team. Johnson was a standout at pitcher and shortstop for the Bulls. Also selected All-State from the Eastern A conference were Miles City’s Jess Bellows, Laurel’s Richie Cortese, Glendive’s Matt Dufner and Billings Blue Jays’ Davis Mosier. Bode Miller of Post 49 earned All-Conference honors.

It is back to school time, and there are required immunizations before children can enter kindergarten and seventh grade. These required vaccinations are usually given between four and six years, and at 11-12 years of age. The Roosevelt County Health Department is available to give these vaccinations, if needed, but asks that you call ahead and make an appointment. Call 653-6223 to make