17 September 2026
Scobey Community Thanks Newspaper For 104 Years Of Service
For more than a century, The Daniels County Leader was a familiar part of life in Scobey and throughout Daniels County. On July 30, 2026, the newspaper published its final edition, closing a 104year chapter of reporting local news, community events, school sports and the stories of the people who call northeastern Montana home.
The Leader was operated by three generations of the Bowler family
Hons Receives Quilt Of Valor Honor
Scobey’s Fitch Hons was honored with the Quilt of Valor during a presentation held in Laurel on Sept. 6.
In 2023, Catherine Roberts, the Quilt of Valor Foundation founder, created the concepts that underpin the organization’s mission statement to cover service members and living veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilt. From November 2003 until July 31, 2026, the foundation
Poplar Edges Lady Wolves In Volleyball Battle
Wolf Point’s volleyball squad got off to a strong start, but Poplar responded with a 24-26, 25-23, 25-15, 25-23, conference victory in Wolf Point on Thursday, Sept. 10.
In the first set, the hitting of Carysn Fourbear and Francesca Crawford led Poplar to a 19-15 advantage.
A kill by Quintana Young kept the Indians ahead 21-19, but the Wolves gained a 22-21 lead on kills by McKinlee Paulson
Wolves Come Up Short In Shelby, 14-6
The Wolf Point Wolves couldn’t get their offensive attack going and dropped a tough 14-6 football conference game in Shelby on Friday, Sept. 11.
The Wolves trailed for most of the contest, but Wolf Point still had a chance in the final minute as they put together a drive from their own 15 to as deep as the Shelby 10 before an interception ended the threat with less than 10 seconds remaining.
