All signs are that Cape Air Airlines will continue as the Essential Air Service carrier in Montana for at least the next four years. The Essential Air Service Task Force unanimously agreed to recommend Cape Air Airlines continue the service during a meeting held in Billings earlier this month. “We felt that our best interest is if it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” task force member

After receiving a recommendation from the county’s compensation board, Roosevelt County commissioners approved a pay raise for elected officials and their deputies during a meeting on Wednesday, June 21. Officials wanted to provide a $1.50 an hour increase to the lowest paid deputies on the pay scale. According to state law, the only way to accomplish the goal is for an increase to the base

(Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments June 19-25. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) June 20 Ferris Birdsbill, 34, male, 100 block of Third Avenue South, partner/family member assault, tribal court. June 21 Christina Longtree, 42, female, 300 block of Main Street, warrant, tribal court. Pernell