Mar312018
Dear Editor:
I am really disappointed in Mr. Wolf’s name-calling in his March 9 “column.”
“Been depressed with Gianfortress, Danes, and Slinky.” We should be able to have a civil discussion about our elected leaders, whether we agree with them or not.
The accompanying picture would suggest that Mr. Wolf is an adult, though his columns would make anyone think that he is less than that.
The fact that it was published in your paper would also suggest that you read more
Dear Editor: With the current election cycle upon us, and debates and media attention I would like to say the following. With recent polling indicating that more and more Americans are identifying outside the scopes of Republican or Democrat, it’s … read more
Dear Editor: When I ran for the Montana Supreme Court in 2014, my opponent was Jim Rice, the incumbent. He knew that I supported the rights of juries to protect their fellow citizens from government over reach by not enforcing … read more
Originally published in the 3/23/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — Tax abatements awarded by the City of Billings and the County of Yellowstone over the past few years will generate an $8 billion direct and indirect economic … read more
William Seymour “Bill” Green, wonderful dad to Diane, Mike, Scott and Brad, went to rest with the Lord on March 20, 2018. He was born to Everett and Marion (Newport) Green in Glenrock, WY, on August 19, 1927. The family … read more
Dear Editor: Another election has come; got the negative ad cards this week. The “Americans for Prosperity” — not sure which American country they are representing. Apparently they don’t want to repair roads and bridges; they don’t want to help with medical … read more
BILLINGS — The City of Billings will continue to publish its official legal advertising in the Yellowstone County News for at least the next year. City officials extended the one-year contract that began last year, with the new agreement extending … read more
Vera Arlone Sorlie, 91, of Pompeys Pillar, MT was called to heaven March 18, 2018. She was born March 9, 1927 in Gallatin Gateway, MT to Fred and Mattie Spike. She was raised and educated in Hettinger, ND from where Vera … read more
Dear Editor: It’s National Agriculture Day (March 20), a day designated each year by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) to celebrate the accomplishments of agriculture. Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA) joins the council in recognizing farmers, ranchers and foresters … read more
Cornelius “Kearney” Anton Kautzman, age 89, formerly of Ballantine, joined the love of his life, Barbara, Sunday, March 18, 2018, surrounded by his family at his residence, Canyon Creek Memory Care. He was born to John and Clementine Kautzman on … read more
George Albert Daylis, 90, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Arizona on March 15, 2018 with his daughter and granddaughter at his side. He was born July 12, 1927 in Billings, MT to George W and Minnie Daylis. … read more
Originally published in the 3/16/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — How truck traffic will be handled through the Johnson Lane Interchange in Lockwood has been resolved in the latest updates from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), … read more
Dear Editor, I was impressed with Brad Molnar’s Feb. 23, 2018, “Political Potpourri” article(s). Both subjects, “All the World’s a Stage” and “Immigration Get it Right,” were fact-based and did not favor either major political party — and he pointed out that … read more
Dear Editor: Much has been made of President Trump’s occasionally strong language. This language is the way men (and women) working with their backs, hands, bodies speak. They don’t have time to be “politically correct.” They speak the truth as they know/believe … read more
Dear Editor: I am proud to endorse Russ Fagg for the United States Senate. Russ announced that he had received endorsements from over 100 current and former Republican leaders from around the state. I am on that list because I … read more
Dear Editor, It’s Tuesday, March 6, and here we go again. Anyone who needs to get from one side of Huntley to the other will know what I’m about to say. A few weeks ago, MRL made an apology for tying … read more
Originally published in the 3/9/18 print edition of the Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — Growing membership has led to the creation of a third Billings stake for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With bigger congregations came … read more
On February 20, 2018 we lost a very kind and loved soul. Born August 7, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama, Robert “Bob” Lee Jackson endured some of our countries most trying times. None the less Bob joined the Navy and served … read more
Originally published in the 3/9/18 print edition of the Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — The future for One Big Sky Center (OBSC), which has morphed from a proposed multi-faceted complex into broader development for all of the downtown Billings area, … read more
Joy “LaMae” Mitchell passed away peacefully the morning of March 2nd and joined her husband Pete, family and special friends in a better place. LaMae was born Sept 11, 1934 to Kermit and Clara Opperud in Wildrose, ND. She was … read more
