( 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: David Aakre, 54, Culbertson, warrant. Elishia Brady, 24, Bainville, partner/family member assault.

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Jan. 10-16. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: Jan. 10 Lucas Kenneth Hamilton, 25, male, 200 block of Main Street, careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, tribal court. Matthew Williams, 26, male, 400 block of Helena Street,

District judge David J. Cybulski has ruled that there was probable cause for a search warrant in the case involving John David Panasuk of Bainville. During a hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 12, the defense sought a motion to prohibit evidence obtained during a search. Panasuk is facing the charges of possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. The hearing featured testimony

The Frontier School drama program is presenting an evening of theatre with two plays Friday, Jan. 21. Complaint Department & Lemonade by Kameron Kiltgaard will be staged followed by A Grim Tale by Cole Boysun. The latter playwright has local and regional connections. The performances will be at the Frontier School cafeteria beginning at 7 p.m. The house opens at 6:30 p.m. For more

Roosevelt County Attorney Frank Piocos has announced that the formal complaint concerning Roosevelt County Commissioner Duane Nygaard’s handing of county purchases has been forwarded to the Montana Attorney General’s office for its review. Piocos attached this newspaper’s article titled Taxpayers Feel Commissioner Had Conflict Of Interest With Gravel Purchases with his letter. Piocos

Vincent Benjamin Putman was sentenced during a hearing in district court on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Putman received a twoyear deferred sentence and a $500 fine for the charge of possession of dangerous drugs. In another hearing on Jan. 12, Weldon Drew was found in violation of his bond release. The bond revocation occurred after Drew failed a drug test that day. Drew is facing the charges

The State of Montana has purchase of 650,000 COVID-19 rapid tests to be distributed to county public health departments. Because of provisions in the American Rescue Plan, the state has access to testing supplies and funding opportunities to purchase these supplies so Montanans can receive tests for free. Starting on Jan. 19, Americans can order a COVID test online at COVIDTests.gov. Tests will

Contract negotiations involving the Wolf Point Education Association and the Wolf Point School board are scheduled to start at the end of this month. Patricia Toavs, president of the WPEA, asked trustees at the start of the school board meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, if they received her letter of intent regarding the start of negotiations. Board chair Linda A. Hansen answered that a meeting will