This January, the Department of Public Health and Human Services is urging Montanans to take control of their health with life-saving cervical cancer screenings and prevention tools. Cervical cancer is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed among women under the age of 50 in Montana. On average, 38 women in Montana are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and nine lose their lives to the disease

The amount of travelers coming to or flying out of Wolf Point is slightly down from a year ago. According to information from the Montana Department of Transportation, the number of passengers at the L.M. Clayton Airport in Wolf Point was 5,466 through November. The total was 5,638 through November during 2024. The busiest months for flying in Wolf Point for 2025 were August with 614 passengers,

Second quarter High School Seniors: Isabelle Anderson, Hailey Berwick,* Lila Butikofer, Addison Hansen,* Kaiden Holmes, Siena Martinez, Keleigh Morales,* Sierra Skor,* CoraMay Theige,* Hannah Tholborn* and Rowan Wilson. Juniors: Kalli Harmon, Azure Mahoney, Casey Myers,* Adyson Telck,* Keagan Vaira and Haedyn Wills. Sophomores: Jodi Albus,* Emmalynn Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson, Soren

Culbertson Jan. 16: Scalloped potatoes with hamburger, vegetable and dessert. Jan. 20: Tuna casserole, vegetable and dessert. Jan. 23: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. *** Bainville Jan. 15: Sweet and sour meatballs over rice and peach cobbler. Jan. 20: Cook’s choice. Jan. 22: Homemade pizza (Hawaiian and combo) and applesauce cake. *** Froid Jan.

The Montana State University - Northern’s fall semester dean’s list contains 377 students. To be included in the dean’s list, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Area students include Aiden Perkins of Culbertson.

School Menus Culbertson School Jan. 19: Breakfast: Doughnuts, eggs and ham. Lunch: Fettuccine alfredo, breadsticks, fruit and vegetable. Jan. 20: Breakfast: Muffins, eggs and ham and fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburgers, baked beans, fruit and vegetable. Jan. 21: Breakfast: Breakfast bowls. Lunch: Chicken parmesan sandwiches, fruit and vegetable. Jan. 22: Breakfast: Pancakes, links

The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced that nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards are now open. This award has recognized Montanans from across the state for more than 10 years. This year nominations are open until March 31. The public is encouraged to nominate individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds for their outstanding volunteerism and leadership. All