oster ( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Since Sept. 2, the following prisoners have been housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center: Joseph Agosto Jr., 20,

The Culbertson Town Council decided on Monday night, Sept. 14, that it was time for a change. Council members voted by a 3-1 margin to replace long-time city attorney Greg Hennessy with the Christoffersen and Knierim firm. Hennessy has served as the city’s attorney since 1979. Council member Dave Solem made the motion to hire Christoffersen and Knierim. Council member Mark Nelson seconded

N ews The University of Providence in Great Falls recently released the spring and summer graduates who were honored during a virtual celebration on May 2. Among those receiving degrees was Darla Kae Downs, Wolf Point, master of science degree in accounting. Downs also was awarded the 2019-2020 outstanding achievement by a student in a major. She earned a 4.0 on all of her MSA coursework. Miles

certain way because they are afraid they may not be seen based on their responses. That is absolutely not the case,” Byrd stated. Both respiratory and non-respiratory patients will not be allowed to bring anyone with them to their appointment. The only exceptions will be for minor patients who will be allowed to be accompanied by one parent. Patients who need special assistance will be allowed

The Culbertson Public Library is soliciting participants for story time beginning Oct. 6 . Children ages 3-5 are invited to join in. Leona Waldhausen Colvin told the Community News that the volunteers and staff are excited to see who will participate this year. Posts on social media throughout the past week have prompted a roll call for the program. “Please let us know if you plan to

The Montana Small Business Development Center Network announced Sept. 8 that regional SBDC director for the Wolf Point region Shandy Hanks Moran has been named the 2020 Montana “State Star.” The State Star is a national honor that recognizes outstanding performers from small business development centers around the country. “Shandy’s work in Northeast Montana is paramount to the success

With the goal of assisting small businesses in the region, the Great Northern Development Corporation is offering Desktop Quickbooks seminars in the area from Sept. 22-24. “Quickbooks is probably one of our most popular classes,” said Shandy Hanks Moran, Small Business Development coordinator. Dates for the seminars are Sept. 22, at the Valley Event Center in Glasgow, Sept. 23, at the

Roosevelt County commissioners emphasized their commitment to battle the area’s drug problems by approving funds for the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office to have a K-9 program along with training. “There’s a need for canines up here for drug searches,” Roosevelt County Undersheriff John Summers explained to commissioners. “It would be an useful tool for the county.” The nearly