Southside Elementary School students entertained parents and other family members with a musical Christmas program on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Southside School Principal Brandi Burshia said the program was held in the early evening instead of during the school day in order to allow more parents who are working to come enjoy their children’s performances. Other benefits were that the program

The Northeast Montana Health Services Charitable Foundation’s Festival of Trees in Poplar attracted an impressive amount of entries and much enthusiasm this year. Brandi Wilkinson, executive director for the foundation, said there were 18 items at the event Wednesday, Dec. 17, held at Independence Bank. “It’s a good mix of trees and wreaths,” Wilkinson said. “I think it’s the