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Montana Department Of Justice Warns Of New Twist On Old Lottery Scam

Officials at the Montana Department of Justice announced today that Montanans, especially senior citizens, should be aware of a new tactic being used in the old lottery scam. The new twist works like this: A scammer calls you, claiming to be from the “Montana State Gaming Commission.” The scammer says if you pay $600, you’ll have a chance to win $1 million. “Legitimate lotteries

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Montana Department Of Justice Warns Of New Twist On Old Lottery Scam

Officials at the Montana Department of Justice announced today that Montanans, especially senior citizens, should be aware of a new tactic being used in the old lottery scam. The new twist works like this: A scammer calls you, claiming to be from the “Montana State Gaming Commission.” The scammer says if you pay $600, you’ll have a chance to win $1 million. “Legitimate lotteries

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Posted on August 13, 2020

Roosevelt County Down To Two Active COVID-19 Cases, Valley County Count Up

As of press time Tuesday, Aug. 11, Roosevelt County has only two current active cases of COVID-19. Valley County’s active count was nine, while McCone County had three. Phillips County jumped to 55 active cases. This now means, as of presstime Tuesday, Roosevelt County is no longer under Gov. Steve Bullock’s mandatory mask order since it has less than four cases. However, the case count changes

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Roosevelt County Down To Two Active COVID-19 Cases, Valley County Count Up

As of press time Tuesday, Aug. 11, Roosevelt County has only two current active cases of COVID-19. Valley County’s active count was nine, while McCone County had three. Phillips County jumped to 55 active cases. This now means, as of presstime Tuesday, Roosevelt County is no longer under Gov. Steve Bullock’s mandatory mask order since it has less than four cases. However, the case count changes

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Posted on August 13, 2020

Census Collection To Conclude One Month Early

The U.S. Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on Sept. 30, a month sooner than previously announced, the bureau’s director confirmed last week in a statement. That includes critical door-knocking efforts and collecting responses online, over the phone and by mail. The latest updates to the bureau’s plans are part of efforts to “accelerate the completion of

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Census Collection To Conclude One Month Early

The U.S. Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on Sept. 30, a month sooner than previously announced, the bureau’s director confirmed last week in a statement. That includes critical door-knocking efforts and collecting responses online, over the phone and by mail. The latest updates to the bureau’s plans are part of efforts to “accelerate the completion of

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Posted on August 13, 2020

Wolf Point Receives USDA Funds For Water Project

U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced August 5 that the City of Wolf Point will receive a $109,000 loan and a $56,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to replace existing water mains in their water system. City Clerk/Treasurer Marlene Mahlum told the Northern Plains Independent that additional loan/grant/ matching funding is in the works for a total main repair/ replacement

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Wolf Point Receives USDA Funds For Water Project

U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced August 5 that the City of Wolf Point will receive a $109,000 loan and a $56,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to replace existing water mains in their water system. City Clerk/Treasurer Marlene Mahlum told the Northern Plains Independent that additional loan/grant/ matching funding is in the works for a total main repair/ replacement

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Posted on August 13, 2020

Wanted

Brandon Lee Romero, 25, who recently fled a halfway house, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service. Romero was seen in Poplar last week and has family in Wolf Point, so may be hiding in the area. Romero is a Native American. He is 5’7” and 184 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating the fugitive. Tips can

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Wanted

Brandon Lee Romero, 25, who recently fled a halfway house, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service. Romero was seen in Poplar last week and has family in Wolf Point, so may be hiding in the area. Romero is a Native American. He is 5’7” and 184 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating the fugitive. Tips can

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Posted on August 13, 2020

Changing Attitudes Key To Addressing Ageism

Valley Journal Who’s getting older? We all are. Yet denial, misinformation and fear often characterize this universal experience. One hundred years ago life expectancy was about 47 years. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by 2050 one in five Americans will be 65 or older. Lengthening lifespans require a more informed and positive approach to aging,

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Changing Attitudes Key To Addressing Ageism

Valley Journal Who’s getting older? We all are. Yet denial, misinformation and fear often characterize this universal experience. One hundred years ago life expectancy was about 47 years. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by 2050 one in five Americans will be 65 or older. Lengthening lifespans require a more informed and positive approach to aging,

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Posted on August 13, 2020

Five Young Men Honored For Rescuing Washington Deputy Under Attack From Suspect

Authorities in Washington state are praising the actions of five young men who stepped in to help a deputy under attack from a suspected drunken driver, who was allegedly trying to flee the scene of a car accident. King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht presented the five young men Monday, Aug. 3, with the Medal of Heroism, an award to honor community members who do extraordinary things, according

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Five Young Men Honored For Rescuing Washington Deputy Under Attack From Suspect

Authorities in Washington state are praising the actions of five young men who stepped in to help a deputy under attack from a suspected drunken driver, who was allegedly trying to flee the scene of a car accident. King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht presented the five young men Monday, Aug. 3, with the Medal of Heroism, an award to honor community members who do extraordinary things, according

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Posted on August 13, 2020

Senior News

Greetings from Roosevelt County Aging Services. We’d like to let everyone know that we are still doing our congregate meals as take-out meals. Continue to call your senior center ahead of time to reserve a lunch. However, while the senior center building in Wolf Point remains locked, the Roosevelt County Aging Services offices are open, and we’d like to reach out to those who are turning 65

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Senior News

Greetings from Roosevelt County Aging Services. We’d like to let everyone know that we are still doing our congregate meals as take-out meals. Continue to call your senior center ahead of time to reserve a lunch. However, while the senior center building in Wolf Point remains locked, the Roosevelt County Aging Services offices are open, and we’d like to reach out to those who are turning 65

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Posted on August 13, 2020

elementary students will be divided ….

elementary students will be divided into Day A and Day B groupings at each school. In-person lessons will be supplemented by distance learning as appropriate for each grade level. Secondary students will be divided into groups for twoday attendance Mondays/ Wednesday or Tuesdays/ Thursdays. Elementary and secondary schedules will include an additional in-person day for students who fall behind

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elementary students will be divided ….

elementary students will be divided into Day A and Day B groupings at each school. In-person lessons will be supplemented by distance learning as appropriate for each grade level. Secondary students will be divided into groups for twoday attendance Mondays/ Wednesday or Tuesdays/ Thursdays. Elementary and secondary schedules will include an additional in-person day for students who fall behind

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Posted on August 13, 2020

Tobacco Prevention N

It’s that time of year again! As the new school year approaches and everyone works to get set during this new normal, parents and caregivers start thinking about preparing their children for the upcoming year. For parents of middle schoolers and teens, how to keep kids from using tobacco and nicotine products might not seem as serious as other issues. In fact, some parents may feel that smoking

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Tobacco Prevention N

It’s that time of year again! As the new school year approaches and everyone works to get set during this new normal, parents and caregivers start thinking about preparing their children for the upcoming year. For parents of middle schoolers and teens, how to keep kids from using tobacco and nicotine products might not seem as serious as other issues. In fact, some parents may feel that smoking

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Posted on August 13, 2020

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Montana Department Of Justice Warns Of New Twist On Old Lottery Scam

Montana Department Of Justice Warns Of New Twist On Old Lottery Scam

Roosevelt County Down To Two Active COVID-19 Cases, Valley County Count Up

Roosevelt County Down To Two Active COVID-19 Cases, Valley County Count Up

Census Collection To Conclude One Month Early

Census Collection To Conclude One Month Early

Wolf Point Receives USDA Funds For Water Project

Wolf Point Receives USDA Funds For Water Project

Wanted

Wanted

Changing Attitudes Key To Addressing Ageism

Changing Attitudes Key To Addressing Ageism

Five Young Men Honored For Rescuing Washington Deputy Under Attack From Suspect

Five Young Men Honored For Rescuing Washington Deputy Under Attack From Suspect

Senior News

Senior News

elementary students will be divided ….

elementary students will be divided ….

Tobacco Prevention N

Tobacco Prevention N

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