A bill in the Legislature would offer free school breakfast and lunch to all students who qualify for reduced meals. Supporters say it would offer critical help for children as grocery prices increase and food security becomes scarcer for families. Kim Popham, director of Public Policy and Research for the Montana Federation of Public Employees, urged the House Education Committee to support

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Culbertson is hosting its final Friday Fish Fry of the season March 28. Wild caught Alaskan pollock is on offer, along with a quilt raffle and prizes. Prices vary for adults and children ages 6-11. All proceeds go to the Culbertson Knights of Columbus. Take out is also available. For more information, contact Mark Ellerkamp at 406787-6178.

Director Jillien Streit and the Agriculture Development Council have announced recipients of the state’s $915,360 investment in innovative, value- added agriculture projects through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Growth Through Agriculture program. The winners included Bainville Meats with a $17,500 grant for “State Certification Expansion.” From Opheim to Stevensville,

Wolf Point High School senior Jack Bow has been selected for the East/West Shrine Spirit Squad this year. The East 19-person squad also features Malta’s Josslyn Hoge, Malta’s Danika Wilke, Westby’s Brian Bahny-Huffman, Shepherd’s Isabelle Desmarais and Shepherd’s Brylinn Olstad. There are five students from Great Falls High School o the squad. The Montana Shrine Game is the premier