2021. Two contracts, each in excess of over $80,000, were let without going through the formal bid process. The county’s official response regarding the gravel purchases is that the pit is the only one the county could get gravel from for the east end of the county that is within 50 miles. There is a limited amount of gravel on the east end of the county. The pit is already DEQ approved.

Business mogul Kevin O’Leary will join the Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit in Bozeman next week. The summit will highlight Montana’s many emerging and existing job sectors from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. “Glad to have Kevin O’Leary joining the Montana ‘On the Rise’ Economic Summit to get his thoughts on the thriving economy, businesses, and diverse

plaint is final and may not be appealed to the superintendent, the board or the county superintendent of schools. Committee members appeared to support the idea of using Elder Grove’s complaint procedure, but members wanted to see a couple more forms before making a recommendation.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Montana and all aquatic invasive species inspection stations are now open on major routes of travel in the state. As boaters venture out to our rivers and lakes, please keep in mind the rules aimed at protecting our waters and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Be sure to always clean, drain and dry your boat and stop at

Graveside services for Weldon Reddig, son of Calvin and Martha Reddig, were held Saturday, May 28, at the MB Cemetery by Pastor Button. He was a graduate of Lustre Christian High School in 1965. A farewell potluck after church was held for Interim Pastor Lee and his wife, Connie, on May 29. A farewell party was held at the home of Dan and Melissa Morasco for Pastor Lee and Connie Button on Sunday

Roosevelt County currently has two active COVID cases. There have been 3,295 total cases in the county. Adult COVID vaccination clinics are scheduled from 3-5 p.m. on June 2 in Wolf Point, June 16 in Wolf Point and June 23 in Culbertson. A vaccination clinic for children, ages 5-11, is from 1-4 p.m. on June 10 in Wolf Point. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up

The Bureau of Reclamation announced that projected water levels and releases at most Reclamation-managed reservoirs in eastern Montana were below desired levels as of Memorial Day weekend. “Delayed runoff with drier than average conditions extending from last year have led to below average reservoir levels at most facilities,” said Ryan Neman, Montana Area Manager. Despite low reservoir

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Montana and boaters and anglers need to remember to clean, drain and dry their watercraft and gear before leaving a water access site. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and partner agencies operate more than 25 road-side watercraft inspection stations across the state. “We couldn’t be as effective in detecting mussel-fouled boats