U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that the Department is investing $401 million to provide access to high-speed internet for 31,000 rural residents and businesses in 11 states, including almost $48 million in Montana. This announcement includes a group of investments from the ReConnect Program, and an award funded through USDA’s Telecommunications Infrastructure

The Roosevelt County Commissioners approved a couple of hiring requests during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 26. Keelia Brock was re-hired as a detention center officer. She has two years of experience. Darrell Synan was hired to the road department as a seasonal employee. His duties will include cutting weeds in the Bainville area. Commissioners approved the annual contract