Year In Review: Remembering November, December 2025
November
The Fort Peck Community College recently received a grant that will continue to encourage students to pursue a career in education. A $1,570,560 grant has been awarded to the college from the Department of Education’s Indian Education Professional Development Program. The grant covers five years and provides funding for three years of teacher training to 15 students.
Law enforcement arrested an individual believed to be connection with the death of Wolf Point’s Stanley Moran Jr. on Sept. 28, 2024. Anthony Flynn was arrested in Columbia County, Ore., at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10. He is facing charges of murder and arson.
With the goal of maintaining a quality slide at the Wolf Point swimming pool, fundraising efforts are now taking place in the community. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak explained that Mike Leinen, Wolf Point/Poplar branch president for Independence Bank, approached him about a possible city project where the bank could provide funds in order to match local donations.
The Wolf Point School Board was a recipient of a Golden Gavel Award from the Montana School Board Association. The honor was for the school district’s strategic plan development.
After serving breakfast to veterans and their families at American Legion Post #14 on Veterans Day, Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the recipients of the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation. One of the recipients is Peter Olson of Culbertson, who served with the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1964 to 2004.
Cyan H2 announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with KBR to support the development of its Eastern Montana Fertilizer Project, a major initiative aimed at producing, annually, 650,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer from natural gas. The MOU follows Cyan H2’s establishment, on July, 31, of an off-take agreement with a publicly-traded American company for 100 percent of the plant’s fertilizer production, ensuring revenue through 2044.
December
After they graduate from Wolf Point High School in May, seniors Elliauna Ryan and Jayla Big Talk are planning to further their education by spending a month in Japan during June. Ryan said she learned about the opportunity offered through CIEE Global Navigator when she was performing research on social media. She then approached long-time friend Big Talk of going on the trip as well.
Roosevelt County received more funds from oil revenue in the second quarter, April through May, than it did in the year’s first quarter. For the second quarter, the county received $731,922.24 compared to $657,800 in the first quarter. Roosevelt County had $4,109,220.71 in collections, and the state returned $1,878,324.52 to Roosevelt County entities. Richland County topped the state with $16,067,789.05 in collections.
Football at Bainville High School will feature a large difference next year. Thanks to local donations, the Bulldogs will now have lights on their home field, Sgt. Michael Picard Memorial Field. Superintendent of Schools Darin Hannum said, “The Booster Club worked hard to get donations to get lights for the football field.”
A huge fire, which could be viewed through many parts of Wolf Point, destroyed a grain elevator during the late morning of Dec. 10.
Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department Chief Clint Bushman reported that the blaze started off with containment and utility issues. “We are very aware of those less fortunate staying inside of the old office building attached to the south side of the elevator,” Bushman said. “We took it upon ourselves to do a quick search near the entrance and east side of the office and found no clue of anyone.”
About a year and a half after opening the Wolf Point General Mercantile on Main Street in Wolf Point, the Deserly family is increasing its commitment to the area with The New Fad Family Clothing Store located directly to the west of the Mercantile. Owner Matt Deserly said the store’s list of items include both new and used clothing, gifts, posters and toys.
The Wolf Point School Board approved an in-town bus route during its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 8. Superintendent of Schools David Perkins will serve as the driver until another certified driver can possibly be hired.
Wolf Point police officer Logan Bushman was presented a life saving award during the city council meeting held on Monday, Dec. 15. The award was given by the City of Wolf Point and the Wolf Point Police Department. The award reads, “In recognition of your extraordinary courage and selfless heroism on Sept. 28, 2025, in Wolf Point, Montana. With complete disregard for your own safety, you entered harm’s way during an active shooting incident and took decisive action that saved the life of another. Your bravery, quick thinking and dedication to the preservation of human life exemplify the highest ideals of service and sacrifice.”
