Area ranchers are taking a waitand- see approach regarding a new federal bill that will put a “product of USA” label on beef grown in the United States. “On the surface, it sounds good and why not,” Jim Steinbeisser, president of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, said. “But it’s not as simple as we would like it to be.” Steinbeisser, a rancher in Richland County, said that

( 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.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Whisper Anderson, 42, Omaha, Neb., hold

Jerry Allen Stone Jr., aka Joshua Ivan Doefer, 38, of Culbertson appeared in federal court in Billings before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan and made a not guilty plea on Friday, Aug. 12. Stone is facing charges of felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. If convicted of the most serious crime, Stone faces a maximum 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of

Bainville Senior Congregate Meals Aug. 19: Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, chips, and dessert. Aug. 24: Chicken ala king, vegetables and dessert. Aug. 19: Baked ham and mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Culbertson Senior Congregate Meals Aug. 20: Breakfast casserole, buttermilk biscuit, fruit salad and dessert. Aug. 23: Sub sandwich, baked beams, chips, and dessert.

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale announced on Friday, Aug. 13, that they secured a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in northeast Montana recover from a severe windstorm that left many without power. This announcement comes after the Montana delegation sent a letter to President Biden making this request. “Families, farmers, ranchers and

Bainville FFA students have received national recognition for their efforts during last school year. The National FFA recently announced the award winners and finalists for the agriscience fair, agricultural proficiency awards and national chapter awards. Bainville’s Wyatt Iverson and Rudy Kummer are national finalist for agriscience fair in the power, structural and technical systems category

Summer Theatre Season Concludes With Terms Of Endearment Fort Peck Summer Theatre brings Terms of Endearment to the stage Aug. 20 through Sept. 5, marking the conclusion of this year’s season. Artistic director Andy Meyers directs the final offering of the 2021 season. The play is based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winning author Larry McMurtry, Said Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive

Culbertson School Aug. 23: Cheeseburger, potato salad and mandarin oranges. Aug. 24: Super nachos, refried beans and a churro. Aug. 25: Sub sandwiches, barbecue chips, cottage cheese and peaches. Aug. 26: Chicken strips, tater tots and pears. Aug. 27: 0Riblet sandwich, brownie and mixed fruit. Froid School Aug. 25: Hamburger on a bun, baked beans, potato salad and mixed fruit