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Motorcycle, Pilot Car Involved In Crash

An accident involving a motorcycle and a pilot car occurred near mile marker 617 of U.S. Highway 2 on July 21. Two individuals were reported to have minor injuries from the crash. According to a report by Montana Highway Patrol, the accident involved a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Roger Andrew Schaffer of Ada, Mich., and a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Joseph Levette Robinson

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Motorcycle, Pilot Car Involved In Crash

An accident involving a motorcycle and a pilot car occurred near mile marker 617 of U.S. Highway 2 on July 21. Two individuals were reported to have minor injuries from the crash. According to a report by Montana Highway Patrol, the accident involved a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Roger Andrew Schaffer of Ada, Mich., and a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Joseph Levette Robinson

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Train Strikes Individual Near Poplar

BNSF Railway reports that a train hit an individual in Roosevelt County on Saturday, Aug. 7. Ben Wilemon, external corporate communications manager, said the incident happened at about 6:05 a.m. when an intermodal freight train struck a trespasser near Poplar. “We are saddened to say that the individual was fatally injured,” Wilemon said. “The incident did not take place at a road crossing.

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Train Strikes Individual Near Poplar

BNSF Railway reports that a train hit an individual in Roosevelt County on Saturday, Aug. 7. Ben Wilemon, external corporate communications manager, said the incident happened at about 6:05 a.m. when an intermodal freight train struck a trespasser near Poplar. “We are saddened to say that the individual was fatally injured,” Wilemon said. “The incident did not take place at a road crossing.

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Federal Support Secured For Northeast Montana Families

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale announced on Friday, Aug. 13, that they secured a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in northeast Montana recover from a severe windstorm that left many without power. This announcement comes after the Montana delegation sent a letter to President Biden making this request. “Families, farmers, ranchers and

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Federal Support Secured For Northeast Montana Families

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale announced on Friday, Aug. 13, that they secured a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in northeast Montana recover from a severe windstorm that left many without power. This announcement comes after the Montana delegation sent a letter to President Biden making this request. “Families, farmers, ranchers and

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Programs Partner To Address Food Insecurity

The Montana State University Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program, or SNAP-Ed program, awarded six Growing Together Montana mini grants this year to Master Gardeners across the state. Growing Together mini grants help fund materials for Master Gardener volunteer donation garden projects. Mini grants can be used to purchase materials like seeds, fencing and harvest supplies for

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Programs Partner To Address Food Insecurity

The Montana State University Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program, or SNAP-Ed program, awarded six Growing Together Montana mini grants this year to Master Gardeners across the state. Growing Together mini grants help fund materials for Master Gardener volunteer donation garden projects. Mini grants can be used to purchase materials like seeds, fencing and harvest supplies for

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Posted on August 19, 2021

County Reports 12 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County has 12 active COVID cases as of Monday, Aug. 16. Clinics are planned for Aug. 19 in Wolf Point from 3-6 p.m. and Aug. 26 in Culbertson from 3-6 p.m.. Masks are recommended for individuals who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms of the disease are fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, sore throat, congestion or runny

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County Reports 12 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County has 12 active COVID cases as of Monday, Aug. 16. Clinics are planned for Aug. 19 in Wolf Point from 3-6 p.m. and Aug. 26 in Culbertson from 3-6 p.m.. Masks are recommended for individuals who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms of the disease are fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, sore throat, congestion or runny

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Wolf Point Looks To Improve ACT Scores

According to the ACT profile report, Wolf Point is still aiming to improve its standings. The test was taken by last year’s high school juniors. The average composite score for Wolf Point was 16.0 for the 2020-2021 school year compared to the state average of 19.1. Wolf Point’s score was 15.1 for English compared to the state average of 17.8. Wolf Point’s score was 15.6 in mathematics

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Wolf Point Looks To Improve ACT Scores

According to the ACT profile report, Wolf Point is still aiming to improve its standings. The test was taken by last year’s high school juniors. The average composite score for Wolf Point was 16.0 for the 2020-2021 school year compared to the state average of 19.1. Wolf Point’s score was 15.1 for English compared to the state average of 17.8. Wolf Point’s score was 15.6 in mathematics

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Posted on August 19, 2021

School Menus

Lustre School Aug. 19: Chicken nuggets. Aug. 20: Curry chicken. Aug. 23: Mac and cheese. Aug. 24: R& R day. Aug. 25: Hamburgers. Aug. 26: Chicken alfredo. Aug. 27: Pizza hoagies.

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School Menus

Lustre School Aug. 19: Chicken nuggets. Aug. 20: Curry chicken. Aug. 23: Mac and cheese. Aug. 24: R& R day. Aug. 25: Hamburgers. Aug. 26: Chicken alfredo. Aug. 27: Pizza hoagies.

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 19: Chili, cornbread and dessert Aug. 24: No meal. Aug. 26: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole and dessert..

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 19: Chili, cornbread and dessert Aug. 24: No meal. Aug. 26: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole and dessert..

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Posted on August 19, 2021

In The Service

Command Sergeant Major Shane Courchene retired from 25 years of service in the Army this spring. His commendations, citations and awards are too numerous to list with two Bronze Stars awarded for valor alone. His humble demeanor followed him all over the globe.

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In The Service

Command Sergeant Major Shane Courchene retired from 25 years of service in the Army this spring. His commendations, citations and awards are too numerous to list with two Bronze Stars awarded for valor alone. His humble demeanor followed him all over the globe.

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Dual Credits Meeting

Wolf Point High School counselor Loendorf talks to students and parents about dual credit opportunities during a meeting in the school library on Thursday, Aug. 12. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Dual Credits Meeting

Wolf Point High School counselor Loendorf talks to students and parents about dual credit opportunities during a meeting in the school library on Thursday, Aug. 12. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on August 19, 2021

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Motorcycle, Pilot Car Involved In Crash

Motorcycle, Pilot Car Involved In Crash

Train Strikes Individual Near Poplar

Train Strikes Individual Near Poplar

Federal Support Secured For Northeast Montana Families

Federal Support Secured For Northeast Montana Families

Programs Partner To Address Food Insecurity

Programs Partner To Address Food Insecurity

County Reports 12 Active COVID Cases

County Reports 12 Active COVID Cases

Wolf Point Looks To Improve ACT Scores

Wolf Point Looks To Improve ACT Scores

School Menus

School Menus

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

In The Service

In The Service

Dual Credits Meeting

Dual Credits Meeting

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