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Women Aim To Help Area Homeless

At a time when weather hits its coldest, some area individuals display the warmest of hearts. Since November, Frances Weeks and her long-time friend Tracey Rider have been providing hot breakfasts to those people in Wolf Point who are in need, With temperatures way below zero last week, Weeks was also helping supervise the Wolf Point community center where some individuals received temporary

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Women Aim To Help Area Homeless

At a time when weather hits its coldest, some area individuals display the warmest of hearts. Since November, Frances Weeks and her long-time friend Tracey Rider have been providing hot breakfasts to those people in Wolf Point who are in need, With temperatures way below zero last week, Weeks was also helping supervise the Wolf Point community center where some individuals received temporary

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Posted on January 6, 2022

New Minimum Wage Begins In Montana

Montana’s new minimum wage of $9.20 per hour is now in effect with the start of the new year. Montana statute requires the minimum wage be adjusted annually based on changes in inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index all Urban Consumers from August of the year in which the calculation is made and is rounded to the nearest $0.05. Department is required to make this adjustment by Sept.

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New Minimum Wage Begins In Montana

Montana’s new minimum wage of $9.20 per hour is now in effect with the start of the new year. Montana statute requires the minimum wage be adjusted annually based on changes in inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index all Urban Consumers from August of the year in which the calculation is made and is rounded to the nearest $0.05. Department is required to make this adjustment by Sept.

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Posted on January 6, 2022

Many Positive Stories In Area During 2021

After my first full year covering the Wolf Point area, I wish to commend the area residents who strive to make this community a great place to live. In no particular order, here is a list of 10 stories that I covered that made me grateful for the people’s contributions. They are making Wolf Point proud. 1. New playground equipment. The Wolf Point Lions Club made a goal of purchasing needed

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Many Positive Stories In Area During 2021

After my first full year covering the Wolf Point area, I wish to commend the area residents who strive to make this community a great place to live. In no particular order, here is a list of 10 stories that I covered that made me grateful for the people’s contributions. They are making Wolf Point proud. 1. New playground equipment. The Wolf Point Lions Club made a goal of purchasing needed

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Posted on January 6, 2022

The following are highlights from ….

The following are highlights from the previous year in the pages of the Northern Plains Independent. April Although it featured a different format than in previous years, Schmeckfest was back at Lustre Christian High School on Friday, March 26. Due to social distancing concerns, the celebration was held in three different segments. Serving took place in three shifts as was musical entertainment.

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The following are highlights from ….

The following are highlights from the previous year in the pages of the Northern Plains Independent. April Although it featured a different format than in previous years, Schmeckfest was back at Lustre Christian High School on Friday, March 26. Due to social distancing concerns, the celebration was held in three different segments. Serving took place in three shifts as was musical entertainment.

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Posted on January 6, 2022

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Elishia Brady, 24, Bainville, partner/family member assault. Michael Burke, 42, Browning, hold for other

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Elishia Brady, 24, Bainville, partner/family member assault. Michael Burke, 42, Browning, hold for other

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Posted on January 6, 2022

Scams Targeting Telehealth Circulating

Multiple accounts of scam calls have been reported to Montana’s Senior Medicare Patrol, including new attempts to take advantage of Montanans’ increased use of telehealth during the pandemic. The current complaints document unsolicited phone calls people are receiving with the purpose of sending unnecessary medical supplies or stealing Medicare numbers. Those calls include “we need to confirm

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Scams Targeting Telehealth Circulating

Multiple accounts of scam calls have been reported to Montana’s Senior Medicare Patrol, including new attempts to take advantage of Montanans’ increased use of telehealth during the pandemic. The current complaints document unsolicited phone calls people are receiving with the purpose of sending unnecessary medical supplies or stealing Medicare numbers. Those calls include “we need to confirm

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Posted on January 6, 2022

Sidney Woman Reported Missing

Law enforcement continues to search for a Sidney woman who was last seen by family members prior to Christmas. Katelynn Berry, 26, was reported missing on Dec. 31. Anyone with knowledge of Berry’s whereabouts is asked to contact their local law enforcement office, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919, or the Sidney Police Department at 406-433-2210. Her cell phone

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Sidney Woman Reported Missing

Law enforcement continues to search for a Sidney woman who was last seen by family members prior to Christmas. Katelynn Berry, 26, was reported missing on Dec. 31. Anyone with knowledge of Berry’s whereabouts is asked to contact their local law enforcement office, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919, or the Sidney Police Department at 406-433-2210. Her cell phone

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Posted on January 6, 2022

Adams Faces Fourth Offense DUI Charge

Erin Adams has been charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicants, a fourth or subsequent offense. She is scheduled to make her initial appearance in district court on Jan. 12. She was stopped by law enforcement on Nov. 28. Her three previous DUI offenses have occurred in 2017, 2015 and 2005.

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Adams Faces Fourth Offense DUI Charge

Erin Adams has been charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicants, a fourth or subsequent offense. She is scheduled to make her initial appearance in district court on Jan. 12. She was stopped by law enforcement on Nov. 28. Her three previous DUI offenses have occurred in 2017, 2015 and 2005.

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Posted on January 6, 2022

State Schools See 6,911 COVID Cases

Montana’s public schools so far have experienced 6,911 total COVID cases this school year, according to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Those cases include 5,834 students and 1,077 staff members. According to the figures, Southside School in Wolf Point had five staff members and one student reported positive for COVID this school year. Wolf Point Junior High

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State Schools See 6,911 COVID Cases

Montana’s public schools so far have experienced 6,911 total COVID cases this school year, according to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Those cases include 5,834 students and 1,077 staff members. According to the figures, Southside School in Wolf Point had five staff members and one student reported positive for COVID this school year. Wolf Point Junior High

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Posted on January 6, 2022

Area Man Dies From Explosion

An explosion at a Roosevelt County farm resulted in a death on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Roosevelt County Sheriff/ Coroner Jason Frederick reported that at about 4 p.m., dispatch received a report of a large explosion at Roosevelt County Commissioner Duane Nygaard’s farm approximately five miles north of Wolf Point on Highway 250. When emergency personnel responded, they discovered an outbuilding

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Area Man Dies From Explosion

An explosion at a Roosevelt County farm resulted in a death on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Roosevelt County Sheriff/ Coroner Jason Frederick reported that at about 4 p.m., dispatch received a report of a large explosion at Roosevelt County Commissioner Duane Nygaard’s farm approximately five miles north of Wolf Point on Highway 250. When emergency personnel responded, they discovered an outbuilding

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Posted on January 6, 2022

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Women Aim To Help Area Homeless

Women Aim To Help Area Homeless

New Minimum Wage Begins In Montana

New Minimum Wage Begins In Montana

Many Positive Stories In Area During 2021

Many Positive Stories In Area During 2021

The following are highlights from ….

The following are highlights from ….

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Scams Targeting Telehealth Circulating

Scams Targeting Telehealth Circulating

Sidney Woman Reported Missing

Sidney Woman Reported Missing

Adams Faces Fourth Offense DUI Charge

Adams Faces Fourth Offense DUI Charge

State Schools See 6,911 COVID Cases

State Schools See 6,911 COVID Cases

Area Man Dies From Explosion

Area Man Dies From Explosion

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