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Commissioners Host Call On Fertilizer Plant
The Roosevelt County Commissioners hosted an informational meeting with Cyan H2, a Montana based LLC that includes the Eastern Montana Fertilizer Company, regarding a new fertilizer plant proposed east of Culbertson, south of U.S. Highway 2 and west of County Road 1013. The site identified for purchase includes over 400 acres. Letters of support for the project have been signed by Commissioner Gordon Oelkers and Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak.
Culbertson Track Athletes Compete At Lambert
Culbertson’s track athletes struck for 28 points in the boys’ division and 24 in the girls’ events during the Richey/Lambert Invitational held on Thursday, April 25. Destiny Thompson put together a strong meet for the Cowgirls. The senior captured second place in the javelin with a mark of 106-1 and took third in the shot put with a best of 32-4.
Roosevelt County Jail Roster
Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Sierra Alred, 30, Antelope, warrant. Savas Baier-Howard, 27, Billings, hold for other agency. Jesse Baker III, 23, Wolf Point, warrant. Brian Bell, 41, Dodson, hold for other agency. Maynard Bigleggins, 26, Wolf Point, hold for other agency.
Levy Vote Upcoming On Pool Project
The public is being asked to consider a levy to support the municipal pool bathhouse project spearheaded by the Culbertson Women’s Club. The levy will ask voters to decide whether to support fundraising efforts for the project. Efforts to obtain grant support and additional funding have been ongoing for...
Bainville’s Track Team Competes In Sidney
Bainville’s girls’ track team scored 21 points to tie for ninth place at the Sidney Invitational on Saturday, April 20. Hailey Berwick ran the 400-meter dash in 64:14 seconds for second place. Elsie Wilson placed third in the 100 at 13.76 seconds, fourth in the 100-meter hurdles at...
Commissioners Discuss MOU With City
During the Roosevelt County Commissioners’ regular meeting April 16, Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak was on hand to discuss a memorandum of understanding between the county and the City of Wolf Point to combat blight, including a ranking of potential properties provided by the city. Dschaak also raised the...
Colvin Receives Rising Star Award
Brockton School District elementary school librarian Leona Colvin received a Rising Star Award from University of Montana-Western’s Education Department in April. The award is given to a select group of UM Western students for academic excellence, dedication to teaching and exceptional promise as a rising star in education. “Leona...
Hailey Stein Dreams Of Obstetrics, Family
“I wanted to be a nurse my entire life,” Bainville High School’s Hailey Stein told the Community News. “I’ve always been interested in healthcare.” The 17-year-old senior has her eye on several career paths in obstetrics, mainly in nursing, though she hasn’t written off a full dose of medical school.
Newton Facing Drug Charges In Federal Court
Levi Eric Newton of Bainville is facing charges in U.S. District Court. Newton, 29, of Bainville appeared on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine recently in Great Falls, reported the U.S. Attorney’s office. According to court documents, Newton is accused of possessing 50 or more grams of...
Culbertson Competes At Glasgow Meet
Culbertson’s boys’ track squad accounted for 160 points to take first place at the Jean Dreikosen Memorial Meet held in Glasgow on Saturday, April 20. Nashua placed second with 79 points. Ian Snyder, Brooks Solem and Plenny Williams were each double-winners for the Cowboys. Snyder finished first in...
Bainville Academic All-State Announced
Bainville's students earned Academic All-State honors this basketball season for grade point averages of 3.5 or above. Girls' basketball players recognized were Brecklyn Pippenger, Kendra Romo, Kaelyn Romo, Tally Berwick, Miah Pippenger, Elsie Wilson, Hailey Berwick, Lila Butikofer and Addison Hansen. Boys' basketball players honored were Carter Winn, Trevor Robertus...
Froid/Lake Give It Their All At Sidney Meet
Froid/Lake’s track team was short-handed but competed hard at the Sidney Invitational on Saturday, April 20. Isabelle Nordwick, a freshman, finished ninth in the 400-meter dash at 65:65 seconds. Jordyn Breuer took 24th in the 800 and Leah Murray was 28th in the javelin. Nordwick was 30th in the...
Fire Officials Warn Of Dry Grass, Wind
Fire officials in Roosevelt County are issuing warnings about fire risk from windy conditions and a lot of tall, dry grass. At press time April 16, a red flag warning had been issued by the National Weather Service in Glasgow due to gusty winds and steep drops in relative humidity.
Elks Donate To Fire Departments
Through a state project, the Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 was able to assist fire departments in Roosevelt County again this year. After receiving required applications, the Elks provided a check of $1,136 to the Poplar Fire Department for a gas detector, a check of $1,949 to the Culbertson Fire Department for a lighting package and $1,408 to the Bainville Fire Department for entry tools.
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