National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day was recognized on Thursday, Aug. 21, and use of the dangerous drug remains an extremely serious problem in Roosevelt County.
“It’s bad. It’s epidemic proportions,” Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office’s chief deputy Patrick O’Connor said last week.
He explained fentanyl has moved above prescription pill abuse...
Roosevelt County commissioners approved the hiring of Jenny Fuller as the county’s public health director during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Commissioners noted that Fuller is a strong grant writer and has a solid financial background. Fuller is also well versed in crisis coalition. She will start her duties on Oct. 1.
“I think she will take the healt...
( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 18-24. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.)
Aug. 20
Ira Follet Jr., 28, male, 200 block of Fairweather Street, warrant, tribal court.
Aug. 21
Michael Beston, 35, male, Second Avenue South and Custer Street, warrant, tribal court.
Th...
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