Jessica Smith has been charged with criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, a felony, and criminal distribution of dangerous drugs by accountability, a felony. Maximum penalties for the criminal distribution of dangerous drugs charge is 25 years in prison, a $50,000 fine or both. Maximum penalties for the accountability charge are 25 years in prison, a $50,000 fine or both. Court documents

Opportunity Bank of Montana announced Oct. 1 that it has reached an agreement to acquire First Community Bank, with branches throughout Northeast Montana. At press time, it is unclear how the purchase will affect FCB branches in Culbertson, Wolf Point and elsewhere in Roosevelt County. The transaction is Opportunity’s fourth announced acquisition of a Montana-based bank since 2017. According

Continued from page 1 Daniels County had 19 active cases as of Tuesday, Oct. 12. The county has 229 recovered cases and 257 cumulative cases. Nine deaths have occurred due to COVID-19. In McCone County, there is 10 active cases as of Friday, Oct. 8. There are 230 recovered cases. There have been two COVID-related deaths. Phillips County had 42 active cases as of Thursday, Oct. 7. There

The complaint notes cases are climbing in Montana, the virus can be deadly, Gov. Greg Gianforte has sent National Guard members to help the clinic in Sidney, and as of Aug. 28, 86.9 percent of people hospitalized in Montana for COVID-19 were not fully vaccinated. “Montana HB702 impedes Netzer Law from maintaining a healthful environment for its employees,” the complaint said. The lawsuit