Many area school districts have elections next week

School board and levy elections will be held in a number of north-central Montana communities on May 4.

All now have absentee ballots available.

Three candidates will vie for a spot on the Rocky Boy school board.

The candidates for one three-year term on the Rocky Boy board are Larry Morsette Jr., Matthew Denny Sr. and Thelma Stanley. Voting will be held between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the gymnasium at Rocky Boy Elementary School.

In Chinook Public Schools, four candidates are running for two three-year seats. Incumbent Scott McIntosh will face challengers Carla Neibauer, Richard Stuker and Vanes...