This story is adapted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. The individual backers behind four initiatives that have been gathering signatures in an effort to qualify for the fall ballot said last week that they haven’t been able to gather the tens of thousands of required voter signatures. While Montana’s secretary

The Bainville Town Council held its regular meeting July 8. Guests included Cora Norton. Clean Up Day plans were discussed. Participants are asked to gather at the gazebo at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. Fliers have been sent to area residents. Mayor Toby Romo said the cemetery and the park are looking good and said town residents have been complimenting the improvements. Payroll and delinquent

tournament in Glendive. The Bulls fell to the Glendive B team by an 8-7 final on Saturday, July 6. Glendive and the Bulls were deadlocked at 3-3 after three innings, but the Blue Devils moved ahead 6-3 in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Bulls bounced back with two runs in the top of the fifth. Preston Swenson scored the first run on a sacrifice fly by Cooper King. Plenny Williams

Organizers with the Roosevelt County Fair are seeking additional entries and the deadline is this week. Paper entries are due July 12. Online entries close July 14. Categories include sewing and handwork, dairy and eggs, home arts, food and nutrition, digital arts, floriculture and horticulture and a honey contest. Public Open Class items are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Online entries can be