The Culbertson High School speech and drama team traveled to Shepherd over the weekend. Culbertson coach Jeri Gustafson said the meet was large enough to intimidate. “The meet was huge, with 44 AA, A, B, and C schools and 340 students competing in 17 events,” Gustafson said. “The competition was daunting to some, but it was also a great opportunity for students to see competitors and

Roosevelt County Clerk and Recorder Cheryl Hansen said Monday, Dec. 5, that her office had completed its investigation in to the complaint filed claiming that Roosevelt County Attorney Frank Piocos falsely filed as an elector. She said that Piocos had been sent notice that his voter registration had been canceled. Roosevelt County resident and Northern Plains Independent publisher Darla

It appears that Montana will impose an increased depreciation schedule starting in 2023. Robert Story, president of the Montana Taxpayers Association, explained the state’s depreciation schedule is anticipated to increase. For example, the five-year average increase rate of office equipment is 3.5 percent and it’s anticipated to be 14.12 percent. Other anticipated depreciation schedule

The Froid Scholarship Tournament has named recipients for its gift checks program. The following students have or will receive awards. Brett Stentoft of Froid will receive $750; Liv Wangerin (Plentywood, $750), Abigail Standlund (Froid, $500), Autumn Bergum (Culbertson, $500), Braeden Romo (Bainville, $500), Meg Ator (Medicine Lake, $500), Bode Miller (Froid, $500), Walker Ator (Medicine Lake, $250)