After considering several options, the Sidney Chamber’s Sunrise Festival of the Arts has decided that the event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Veterans Memorial Park. The committee found that no date was perfect, but Aug. 22 has less conflicts both locally and regionally than other dates. Most vendors seem to be in favor when asked about attending on Aug. 22. The event was originally

Mitchell James Headdress, infant son of Wesley and Montana Headdress of Wolf Point, was born and died July 8, 2020. He is survived by his parents, Wesley and Montana Headdress of Wolf Point; sisters, Havanah and Quintana Wettlin of Culbertson, Liam, Layla, Serenity, Alice, Juneau and August of Wolf Point, Devon Headdress of Bismarck, N.D., and Christian Headdress of Portland, Ore.; grandparents,

COVID-19 Round-Up According to Montana health officials, another 80 COVID-19 cases in the state were confirmed on Tuesday, July 7. This bumped the state’s total number of known cases over 1,327. Tuesday’s count is the highest one-day number recorded in the state, with 55 cases in Yellowstone County. More than 40 residents and an additional 15 staff members at Canyon Creek Memory Care

Amid community fears of the COVID-19 virus spreading, this year’s Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede Weekend will look much different than in years past. This year’s grand marshal is Ken Heser. Announcer will be Will Rasmussen. The barrelman will be Tate Rhoads and the bullfighters are J.D. Harrell and Dakoda Simmes. Miss Rodeo Montana Katie Lynn Kraus will make an appearance as well. The

( 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.) As of July 6, 27 prisoners had been housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week. Prisoners included: Mandi

New books on the shelf at the Culbertson Public Library this month includes: Mrs. Lincoln’s Sisters, Jennifer Chlaverini; 500 Miles From You, Jenny Colgan; Fair Warning, Michael Connelly; Poet, Michael Connelly; Wrath of Poseidon, Clive Cussler; The Hardest Job, John Dickerson; My Kind of People, USA Duffy; Guest List, Lucy Foley; Lies that Bind, Emily Griffin; Dream Big, Bob

Recently, there have been reports of increased false chinch bug activity across Montana. This activity has been reported in canola and mustard fields, and includes areas bordering Roosevelt County. The false chinch bug is a native insect to the prairies, that generally feeds on weeds and range plants. During dry springs, however, they can become problematic in crops, especially members of the mustard

Bainville Senior Congregate Meals July 9: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. July 14: Pizza, tossed salad and dessert. July 16: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Froid Senior Congregate Meals July 13: Biscuits and gravy and dessert. July 15: BBQ chicken and dessert. July 20: Beef noodle soup and dessert. Culbertson Senior Congregate