At press time, COVID-19 relief checks are in the electronic mail. Initial $1,400 direct deposit payments are being sent out automatically based on 2019 or 2020 tax returns. You can track the progress of your stimulus check using the Get My Payment tool online at irs.gov/coronavirus/get-mypayment. Those who didn’t choose direct deposit for 2019 could go ahead and file their taxes now, choosing

In last week’s article about the Roosevelt County commissioners meeting, it was reported that they approved a request to purchase a temperature control alarm for a patrol car at a cost of $3,000. The correct vote was 2-1 against the motion, with commissioner Duane Nygaard voting in favor of the request. The request was denied.

Friday, March 5, the total number of Montanans fully immunized against COVID-19 surpassed the total number of reported infections since the start of the pandemic, according to data from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. The total number of Montanans fully immunized as of this March 5 was 105,977, while total infections to date are 100,656.

The Culbertson Town Council met Monday, March 8. The full council was in attendance. Following the approval meeting minutes for the Feb. 8 regular meeting and financials and claims, Ken Forbregd gave a report on the status of Ike’s Fishing Pond and Walking Trail. Forbregd said the water level is on the rise, now that ice skating weather is over for the year. He said donations are still

Montana State University associate professor Tricia Seifert visited Culbertson School Feb. 25 with her Success Prints Crash Course game for college preparation and time management training. The course is a college simulation strategy game designed to help students prepare for college admissions. Seifert also visited classrooms on the Fort Peck Reservation Feb. 22-24, including stops in Brockton

The Roosevelt County commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday, March 9. Commissioners Gary Macdonald, Duane Nygaard and Gordon Oelkers were in attendance. Commissioners approved a request to purchase a temperature control alarm for a patrol car at a cost of approximately $3,000. The vote was 2-1, with Macdonald voting no. The alarm is designed to prevent harm coming to the department’s