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Schools Benefit From Principals’ Experience

The administrative experience of Wolf Point’s building principals is beneficial to area students at the start of this school year. Kim Hanks has been the Wolf Point High School principal for 13 years. Prior to that, she served as the dean of students for the high school/junior high building for three years. She was a teacher in Wolf Point for five years. Hanks said one of the best opportunities

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Schools Benefit From Principals’ Experience

The administrative experience of Wolf Point’s building principals is beneficial to area students at the start of this school year. Kim Hanks has been the Wolf Point High School principal for 13 years. Prior to that, she served as the dean of students for the high school/junior high building for three years. She was a teacher in Wolf Point for five years. Hanks said one of the best opportunities

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Posted on September 1, 2022

Hamilton Selected As School Board Chair

Lawrence Hamilton Jr. was selected the new chair of the Wolf Point School Board during a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 22. Hamilton replaces Elizabeth DeCoteau Lingle, who is staying on the board but doesn’t wish to be in the role of chair any longer. Bif Loucks was selected as the board’s vice chair. Hamilton was previously the vice chair. No one else was nominated for the positions.

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Hamilton Selected As School Board Chair

Lawrence Hamilton Jr. was selected the new chair of the Wolf Point School Board during a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 22. Hamilton replaces Elizabeth DeCoteau Lingle, who is staying on the board but doesn’t wish to be in the role of chair any longer. Bif Loucks was selected as the board’s vice chair. Hamilton was previously the vice chair. No one else was nominated for the positions.

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Posted on September 1, 2022

County Approves Public Roads Resolution

Roosevelt County commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25, to hear public input on accepting roads to be designated public roads. The county roads covered at the meeting included 2042, 1003, 2047, 1004, 2051, 1002 and 2055. All the roads are around the communities of Froid and Bainville. Commissioners approved making the county roads into public roads. A public meeting

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County Approves Public Roads Resolution

Roosevelt County commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25, to hear public input on accepting roads to be designated public roads. The county roads covered at the meeting included 2042, 1003, 2047, 1004, 2051, 1002 and 2055. All the roads are around the communities of Froid and Bainville. Commissioners approved making the county roads into public roads. A public meeting

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Posted on September 1, 2022

Knudsen Asks Federal Panel To Overturn Bison Decision

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has asked a federal board to overturn the Bureau of Land Management decision to grant a permit change allowing bison grazing in Phillips County. The permit is a part of the American Prairie Reserve’s broader effort to expand bison grazing on the plains across northern and eastern Montana. Knudsen’s appeal asks the U.S. Department of the Interior Office

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Knudsen Asks Federal Panel To Overturn Bison Decision

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has asked a federal board to overturn the Bureau of Land Management decision to grant a permit change allowing bison grazing in Phillips County. The permit is a part of the American Prairie Reserve’s broader effort to expand bison grazing on the plains across northern and eastern Montana. Knudsen’s appeal asks the U.S. Department of the Interior Office

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Posted on September 1, 2022

Fire Destroys Apartment Building

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment complex on the corner of Custer Street and Second Avenue South at around 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25. Numerous firefighters and several trucks fought to battle the blaze and keep neighboring residences safe as flames destroyed the building. The department brought in a backhoe to help firefighters safely reach flames consuming

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Fire Destroys Apartment Building

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment complex on the corner of Custer Street and Second Avenue South at around 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25. Numerous firefighters and several trucks fought to battle the blaze and keep neighboring residences safe as flames destroyed the building. The department brought in a backhoe to help firefighters safely reach flames consuming

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Posted on September 1, 2022

Firefighters Remained On Structure Fire Scene For Hours

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department fought a fire at an apartment complex on the corner of Custer Street and Second Avenue South on Thursday, Aug. 25. After responding to the fire in the early morning hours, firefighters were still on the scene throughout the day to hose down the building. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Firefighters Remained On Structure Fire Scene For Hours

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department fought a fire at an apartment complex on the corner of Custer Street and Second Avenue South on Thursday, Aug. 25. After responding to the fire in the early morning hours, firefighters were still on the scene throughout the day to hose down the building. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on September 1, 2022

Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Aug. 22-28. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) August 22 John Hawk, 26, male, 401 Cascade Street, warrant, tribal court. Darwin Melbourne, 35, male, 100 block of Third Avenue South, public intoxication and disorderly conduct, tribal court. Valen Manternach,

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Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Aug. 22-28. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) August 22 John Hawk, 26, male, 401 Cascade Street, warrant, tribal court. Darwin Melbourne, 35, male, 100 block of Third Avenue South, public intoxication and disorderly conduct, tribal court. Valen Manternach,

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Posted on September 1, 2022

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Javian Azure, 20, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault.

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Javian Azure, 20, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault.

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Posted on September 1, 2022

Robinson Makes Not Guilty Plea To Sexual Abuse Charge

Garrick Allen Robinson Jr., 20, of Wolf Point, made a not guilty plea to charges of sexual abuse in federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge John J. Johnston on Aug. 25. If convicted of the most serious crime, Robinson faces a maximum of life in prison, a $250,000 fine and five years to life of supervised release. Robinson was detained pending further proceedings. The FBI and Fort Peck Law

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Robinson Makes Not Guilty Plea To Sexual Abuse Charge

Garrick Allen Robinson Jr., 20, of Wolf Point, made a not guilty plea to charges of sexual abuse in federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge John J. Johnston on Aug. 25. If convicted of the most serious crime, Robinson faces a maximum of life in prison, a $250,000 fine and five years to life of supervised release. Robinson was detained pending further proceedings. The FBI and Fort Peck Law

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Posted on September 1, 2022

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Schools Benefit From Principals’ Experience

Schools Benefit From Principals’ Experience

Hamilton Selected As School Board Chair

Hamilton Selected As School Board Chair

County Approves Public Roads Resolution

County Approves Public Roads Resolution

Knudsen Asks Federal Panel To Overturn Bison Decision

Knudsen Asks Federal Panel To Overturn Bison Decision

Fire Destroys Apartment Building

Fire Destroys Apartment Building

Firefighters Remained On Structure Fire Scene For Hours

Firefighters Remained On Structure Fire Scene For Hours

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Robinson Makes Not Guilty Plea To Sexual Abuse Charge

Robinson Makes Not Guilty Plea To Sexual Abuse Charge

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