Wayne Bergen, 72, of Wolf Point, died Aug. 16, 2020, in Billings. The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Each year 4-H members from across the county complete their yearly indoor projects with conference judging exhibits. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic going on, this year’s exhibits were judged but no one-on-one conference judging was held. Indoor exhibits were judged Thursday, August 13 at the fairgrounds in Culbertson. Individuals are awarded ribbons for their exhibits, while some went

2020 Roosevelt County Fair Poultry Show was held Thursday, August 13 at the fairgrounds. The results are as follows: Poultry Showmanship Beginning: Grand Champion – Payton Labatte; Reserve Champion – Tenley Berwick; Market Poultry: Grand Champion – Payton Labatte; Reserve Champion – Jodi Albus; Poultry Three Pullets any Breed: Grand Champion – Kalia Featherston; Poultry Three Ducklings

2020 Roosevelt County Fair Horse Show started Tuesday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Culbertson Saddle Club. The results are as follows: Senior Horse Showmanship, Grand Champion – Rachael Gilbert; Western Horsemanship I , Grand Champion – Tally Berwick; Reserve Champion – Kaden Featherston; Western Horsemanship VI, Grand Champion – Rachael Gilber; Working Ranch Horse Level 4, Grand

Nearly 8,000 Montana businesses have been paid a Business Stabilization Grant and now each of those businesses is eligible for a second payment. Businesses awarded a grant prior to Aug. 12 are eligible to receive a second award equal to the first as long as they still meet the original criteria of the program: Montana-based, 50 or fewer employees, sustained loss of revenue due to the COVID-19

U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced August 5 that the City of Wolf Point will receive a $109,000 loan and a $56,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to replace existing water mains in their water system. City Clerk/Treasurer Marlene Mahlum told the Northern Plains Independent that additional loan/grant/ matching funding is in the works for a total main repair/ replacement

Valley Journal Who’s getting older? We all are. Yet denial, misinformation and fear often characterize this universal experience. One hundred years ago life expectancy was about 47 years. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by 2050 one in five Americans will be 65 or older. Lengthening lifespans require a more informed and positive approach to aging,