Governor Steve Bullock announced a set of directives and guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and protect vulnerable Montanans Sunday, including closing of public K-12 schools, social distancing measures and limiting visitation at nursing home facilities. Bullock has directed Montana’s public K-12 schools to close starting on Monday, March 16, and remain closed through March 27.

The Montana High School Association executive board voted to “indefinitely suspend until further notice” all high school spring sports in Montana due to the recent spread of Covid-19, also known as Coronavirus, during a conference call meeting of the MHSA executive board Monday, March 16. “This includes practices and contests/meets/festivals,” said a press release from MHSA. “The executive

The Class C All-State girls’ basketball team includes two players from the Froid/Lake Red Hawks. Selected All-State were senior Sydney Labatte and junior Sydney Dethman. Other players voted to the team from District 2C were MonDak's senior Jenna Rust and Plentywood's sophomore Liv Wangerin. Also selected from Eastern C were North Country's sophomore Jaycee Erickson, Scobey's

Culbertson Public Schools has released its winter semester honor r. Students earning honors included: Principal’s Honor R (4.00 - 3.50) Seniors: Ashtyn Ator, Mariah Cathey, Jacob Crowder, Fallon Sun Rhodes, Tyler Wilbanks, Eli Williams, Rylie Northington, Clayton Marchwick and Victoria Barnhart. Juniors: Michael Pederson, Colter Romo, Travis Green, Anissa Bengochea and Colby Olson.

Don Fred Baldwin, 47, of Merced, Calif., is facing federal drug-related charges after an investigation into alleged drug activity in Brockton in November 2019. He appeared in Great Falls before U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris and pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute meth, use of communications

Froid Senior Congregate Meals March 23: Tomato or cheeseburger soup, hot ham and cheese sandwiches and dessert. March 25: Meatloaf, rice pilaf and dessert. March 30: Polish, sauerkraut and dessert. Bainville Senior Congregate Meals March 19: Scalloped potato casserole, vegetables and dessert. March 24: Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. March 26:

Attorney General Tim Fox and Motor Vehicle Division administrator Sarah Garcia announced changes and issued an important reminder for Montana’s drivers and vehicle owners Tuesday, March 17. Fox Working With Governor’s Office To Extend Driver License Expiration Dates For all driver licenses due to expire in March, April or May of 2020, Fox and his staff are working with the governor’s

Region 6 Fish, Wildlife and Parks offices are open. However, due to the “social distancing” measures that are being taken, expect to abide by the following: If you can, please use the internet to buy your licenses and apply for permits. This way, there is no social interaction necessary. If you feel ill or have any symptoms, respect our staff and others by not entering an FWP building. Call 228-3700

By James Walling Culbertson School students tested their science skills with their entries into the Culbertson School science fair, held Feb. 13. Culbertson Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Amy Berwick told the Community News that 110 students in grades kindergarten through eight participated in the Culbertson School science fair, which was held Thursday, Feb. 13. Forty-one students