Roosevelt County had six active COVID cases as of Monday, March 21. There have been 71 COVID-related deaths in the county. There are zero current hospitalizations. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223.

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Mark Abresch, 63, hold for other agency. Sierra Alred, 30, Plentywood, hold for other agency. Maurice

Great Northern Development Corporation, the Small Business Development Center, and the MDT Small Business Enterprise program congratulate the 2022 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition finalists. Finalists will present their business plan ideas to a live audience at 5 p.m. on April 12, at the Richland Fair Event Center, following the “Rise & Restore” small business summit. After businesses

According to the National Weather Service Glasgow, below normal precipitation over the winter contributed to continued drought conditions going into spring. “This isn’t the news people want to hear,” said NWSG Meteorologist-in-Charge Tanja Fransen, “but I think many have already been concerned for some time.” Fransen also sits on the Montana Drought and Water Supply Committee.

Department of Public Health and Human Services director Adam Meier has announced the establishment of a new office to strengthen partnerships with faith and community organizations, which will expand the department’s ability to connect more Montanans to services and promote resilient families. “We know that faith and community organizations play a fundamental role in supporting holistic health

The Roosevelt County Commissioners placed local taxation of medical and recreational cannabis on the primary ballot. Voters will be asked to choose separately on the medical and recreational distinctions. Commissioners Gary Macdonald and Duane Nygaard were present, as was commission chair Gordon Oelkers and Roosevelt County Attorney Frank Piocos. Oelkers said the revenues would be needed to supplement