The Northern Plains Independent and Community News each won awards during the Montana Newspaper Association’s awards banquet in Miles City held on Friday, June 19. The Community News competes in Division I, which includes weekly newspapers under 1,250 circulation. The Northern Plains Independent competes in Division II, which includes weekly newspapers with circulations from 1,251 to

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform The Merchant of Venice at the park by Faith Home on June 26. The Merchant of Venice explores justice, mercy, prejudice, and the longing to belong in a divided world. As Bassanio seeks Portia’s hand and Antonio enters a dangerous bond with Shylock, the young Jessica risks everything to leave her father’s house in search of love and freedom.

Roosevelt County residents gathered throughout May to celebrate Older Americans Month with a variety of informative and engaging activities designed to promote healthy living, lifelong learning, and community involvement for adults age 60 and older. The month-long celebration featured presentations from local experts on topics including scam prevention, fraud awareness and safety. Mike Leinen

Wolf Point Congregate Meals June 25: Cod or polishes, garden rice, carrots, birthday cake and ice cream. June 30: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, breadsticks and lemon pudding. July 2: Lasagna, carrots, garlic bread and chocolate Oreo pudding.

The Wolf Point “Yard of the Week” program is back. The Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the all-volunteer Beautifi cation Committee encourage citizens living within the city limits to spruce up their yards and take pride in their property. Wolf Point residents who meet the judging criteria will qualify for recognition and a monetary prize. Organizers said the contest will