07 May 2020

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Pauline Johnson

Pauline Johnson


Pauline Francis Johnson, 36, of Poplar died May 1, 2020. She was born Aug. 28, 1983, in Poplar to Dewey and Vearlene. She attended Medicine Lake School and graduated in 2003. She attended Kicking Horse Job Corps, then returned to Poplar where she worked at the school and did other various jobs with her fiancé, Lester Menz. She was always a kind soul. She loved her family and friends. She had an infectious smile and mischievous grin, and her laughter was contagious. She loved making the people around her laugh and will always be remembered for being a caring person and making those she loved feel important. She is survived by her fiancé, Lester Menz; daughter, Anna; son, Samuel; father, Dewey (Antoinette) Johnson; mother, Vearlene (Allen) Red-Dog; sisters, Carrie Kennedy, Laura Johnson, Eva Hernandez, Mikhael Johnson, Leona Mitchell, Emerald Baxter, Sapphire Johnson, Diamond Johnson and Christine Johnson; and brothers, John Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Leon Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell and Taurean Baxter. She was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Johnson. Services will be held in Wolf Point followed by burial at the family burial site north of Brockton. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Brush Lake State Park To  Remain Closed Until May 15

Brush Lake State Park To Remain Closed Until May 15


Brush Lake State Park, Region 6’s only state park, is not yet open for day-use or camping, and will remain closed through May 14, opening on May 15. Normally, the park is open May 1 to Nov. 1. The gate into the park is signed and locked at this time. “We apologize that the park has to be closed just as we are starting to get nice spring weather,” says Chris Dantic, park manager for Brush

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All Roosevelt County COVID-19 Cases Have Recovered

All Roosevelt County COVID-19 Cases Have Recovered


All seven of Roosevelt County’s COVID-19 cases are listed as recovered, according to Patty Presser of the Roosevelt County Health Department. Now in its second week, Phase One of Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s plan to reopen Montana is under way. Restaurants, bars and casinos were allowed to open Monday, May 4, with reduced capacity to allow for appropriate social distancing. For up-to-date

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COVID-19 Cases

COVID-19 Cases


COVID-19 Cases The top map shows the total number of positive COVID-19 cases in each county in Montana, while the bottom map shows the known active cases as of presstime on Tuesday, May 5. (Maps courtesy of Montana Department of Health and Human Services)
30 April 2020

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County Cupboard Distributing  Groceries In Culbertson

County Cupboard Distributing Groceries In Culbertson


The County Cupboard food bank in Culbertson was open for their first grocery distribution Tuesday, April 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. outside the county building in Culbertson. The organization is a non-profit focused on ending hunger in Roosevelt County. Board members include Culbertson notables Rick Knick, Laura Christoffersen, Genny Nordmeyer, Travis Featherston, Dixie Berwick and Ashlee Anderson.

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CHS Seniors Honored  With Banners On Broadway

CHS Seniors Honored With Banners On Broadway


Valli Hauge told the Community News that Bridgett Featherston came across the idea for hanging signs along Broadway Avenue to recognize area senior class members from Culbertson High School. “Bridgett Featherston had found a school online that was hanging signs,” said Hauge. “I got tagged in the post as a senior parent and thought it would be a great way to recognize our seniors.”

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Five Active COVID-19 Cases Remain In Roosevelt County

Five Active COVID-19 Cases Remain In Roosevelt County


Montana began a three-phase plan of reopening Monday, April 27. Montana Governor Steve Bullock said Monday, April 27, “We’ve officially started Phase One of Montana’s gradual reopening. But let me be clear: we could be in this first phase for a long time. We will not move out of Phase One if the curve doesn’t remain flat.” As of Tuesday, April 28, Roosevelt County reported five

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