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Southside’s Spirit

Students from Southside Elementary School give a cheer for the Wolves during the community pep rally held at Wolf Point High School on Wednesday, March 8. The rally was a send-off for Wolf Point’s basketball teams heading to the state tournament. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Southside’s Spirit

Students from Southside Elementary School give a cheer for the Wolves during the community pep rally held at Wolf Point High School on Wednesday, March 8. The rally was a send-off for Wolf Point’s basketball teams heading to the state tournament. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Low Income Subsidy Help For Prescription Costs

Low Income Subsidy program helps pay for a portion of Part D prescription drug plan costs, including Part D premiums, deductibles, and copayments. Depending on your income and assets, you may qualify for a full or partial subsidy. The Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services work together to administer LIS/Extra Help. Online applications are available www.ssa.gov/

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Low Income Subsidy Help For Prescription Costs

Low Income Subsidy program helps pay for a portion of Part D prescription drug plan costs, including Part D premiums, deductibles, and copayments. Depending on your income and assets, you may qualify for a full or partial subsidy. The Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services work together to administer LIS/Extra Help. Online applications are available www.ssa.gov/

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Pastor’s Corner

In early February, folks began sharing coffee, hot chocolate, doughnuts, gloves, hats and coats with our friends on very cold Wednesday and Saturday mornings. It doesn’t seem possible that in that short time, we have been blessed to share 137 cups of piping hot coffee and hot chocolate, 12 dozen doughnuts, 74 pairs of gloves, eight hats and three snug winter coats. Although this project

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Pastor’s Corner

In early February, folks began sharing coffee, hot chocolate, doughnuts, gloves, hats and coats with our friends on very cold Wednesday and Saturday mornings. It doesn’t seem possible that in that short time, we have been blessed to share 137 cups of piping hot coffee and hot chocolate, 12 dozen doughnuts, 74 pairs of gloves, eight hats and three snug winter coats. Although this project

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Posted on March 16, 2023

County Reports 20 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County reported 20 active COVID cases as of Friday, March 10. There have been 4,033 total cases in the county. Daniels County had zero active cases as of Friday, March 10. The county has 486 cumulative cases. Valley County reported seven active cases as of Friday, March 10. The county has 2,170 cumulative cases. In McCone County, there were zero active case as of Friday, March

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County Reports 20 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County reported 20 active COVID cases as of Friday, March 10. There have been 4,033 total cases in the county. Daniels County had zero active cases as of Friday, March 10. The county has 486 cumulative cases. Valley County reported seven active cases as of Friday, March 10. The county has 2,170 cumulative cases. In McCone County, there were zero active case as of Friday, March

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Rosendale Announces Art Competition

Congressman Matt Rosendale is encouraging high school students in Montana’s Second Congressional District to submit artwork for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began

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Rosendale Announces Art Competition

Congressman Matt Rosendale is encouraging high school students in Montana’s Second Congressional District to submit artwork for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Senate Passes Public Record Request Bill

Most state agencies presented with public records requests will have clear deadlines for compliance if Senate Bill 232 clears the Legislature and the governor’s desk. The likelihood of both of those things happening is looking good: SB 232 sponsor Sen. Janet Ellis, D-Helena, worked with Gov. Greg Gianforte to develop a record request framework that both parties could live with, and an amended

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Senate Passes Public Record Request Bill

Most state agencies presented with public records requests will have clear deadlines for compliance if Senate Bill 232 clears the Legislature and the governor’s desk. The likelihood of both of those things happening is looking good: SB 232 sponsor Sen. Janet Ellis, D-Helena, worked with Gov. Greg Gianforte to develop a record request framework that both parties could live with, and an amended

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Buckles To Play March 31

Dana A, “Bubba” Buckles will perform with his guitar March 31 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. The free performance will be a gathering for families and people of all ages. The community hall is located at 515 Sixth Ave. S. For more information, call dbuckles444@gmail.com.

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Buckles To Play March 31

Dana A, “Bubba” Buckles will perform with his guitar March 31 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. The free performance will be a gathering for families and people of all ages. The community hall is located at 515 Sixth Ave. S. For more information, call dbuckles444@gmail.com.

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Opinion Make Sure Meetings Stay Open In Montana

Opinion Make Sure Meetings Stay Open In Montana Each year at this time, newspapers across the nation recognize Sunshine Week as a reminder of the importance of transparency in government. The role of journalists include making sure government agencies follow open meeting laws including public notices. In Montana, we’re fortunate that the Freedom of Information hotline, 406-4428670,

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Opinion Make Sure Meetings Stay Open In Montana

Opinion Make Sure Meetings Stay Open In Montana Each year at this time, newspapers across the nation recognize Sunshine Week as a reminder of the importance of transparency in government. The role of journalists include making sure government agencies follow open meeting laws including public notices. In Montana, we’re fortunate that the Freedom of Information hotline, 406-4428670,

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Southside Selects Students Of The Week

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Southside Selects Students Of The Week

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Montana Must Change Election Appeal Process

The recent challenges that newspaper publisher Darla Downs encountered when trying to have a county attorney removed from office has brought awareness to the inadequacies of the process. Downs successfully won the challenge when district judge Katherine Bidegaray ruled in February that Frank Piocos wasn’t an eligible candidate because he wasn’t a resident of Roosevelt County at the time

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Montana Must Change Election Appeal Process

The recent challenges that newspaper publisher Darla Downs encountered when trying to have a county attorney removed from office has brought awareness to the inadequacies of the process. Downs successfully won the challenge when district judge Katherine Bidegaray ruled in February that Frank Piocos wasn’t an eligible candidate because he wasn’t a resident of Roosevelt County at the time

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Posted on March 16, 2023

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Southside’s Spirit

Southside’s Spirit

Low Income Subsidy Help For Prescription Costs

Low Income Subsidy Help For Prescription Costs

Pastor’s Corner

Pastor’s Corner

County Reports 20 Active COVID Cases

County Reports 20 Active COVID Cases

Rosendale Announces Art Competition

Rosendale Announces Art Competition

Senate Passes Public Record Request Bill

Senate Passes Public Record Request Bill

Buckles To Play March 31

Buckles To Play March 31

Opinion Make Sure Meetings Stay Open In Montana

Opinion Make Sure Meetings Stay Open In Montana

Southside Selects Students Of The Week

Southside Selects Students Of The Week

Montana Must Change Election Appeal Process

Montana Must Change Election Appeal Process

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