Dec312021
With the end of his term next year, Scott Turner will be Yellowstone County’s last full-time elected auditor. In the future the position will be melded with that of the County Clerk and Recorder. County Commissioners voted at a public hearing on Tuesday to eliminate the full-time position and place those duties that are necessary by the office, to be performed by the Clerk and Recorder. Jeff Martin is the County’s Clerk and Recorder.
Dear Editor: Fear. We have nothing to fear but the fear mongers themselves. We are being told how the Covid surge is as high as it was in its prime. The news is reporting how bad it is. Over the … read more
The Billings Bypass bridge, pictured here on December 13th spanning the Yellowstone River, has been completed; more dirt work and construction is still needed before vehicles can travel on each side of it. Construction of the railroad overpass in Lockwood … read more
Whether Yellowstone County voters want the production and sale of marijuana in Yellowstone County will be on the ballot this spring – May 4. read more
According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration the minimum training requirements for entry level commercial motor vehicle operators will change as of February 7, 2022. This can be researched by looking up ELZT final rule. Anyone wanting to obtain a … read more
Velva Celia Black, 88, was called home to be with The Lord Sunday morning, Dec. 12, 2021, while residing at St. Johns Nursing Home in Billings, Montana. She was born Velva Celia Reynolds October 2, 1933, in Livingston, Montana, the … read more
Four parents are immediately filing as candidates for the school board in Billings School District 2 with the opening of candidate filing on December 9. They are parents who realized at the beginning of school in the fall, that they … read more
Robert Thomas Spence was born on July 15, 1987, to Thomas and Cynthia Spence in Afton, WY. During his lifetime he lived in Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, and Montana. He graduated in 2006 from Shepherd High School, Shepherd, MT. He received … read more
LuAnn Sandra Rohrer, our beloved mom, grandma, and good friend passed away of natural causes on Wednesday December 1, 2021, at her home in Shepherd, MT surrounded by her family and friends. LuAnn was born on April 19, 1953, in … read more
Robert Ostermiller, 68, passed away on November 27th, 2021, after complications from surgery. Robert was born on August 25th, 1953, in Riverside, California, to Fred and Elizabeth (Betty) Ostermiller (both deceased). He is survived by his wife Nancy Carkhuff (and … read more
Oct. 30, 1933 – Dec. 3, 2021 Leonard passed away on Dec. 3, 2021, at Avantara Care Facility, Billings. He was born to Paul and Marjorie (Dickson) Barnard at the home of Mary Matheson in Pompeys Pillar. The family moved … read more
Tucker Joel Noonkester, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and nephew at age 35 left this world on Monday, November 29, 2021, to join his Heavenly Father. Words fail to express how deep and wide the heartbreak is with Tucker’s … read more
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”, and nothing says that more than the Huntley Christmas Stroll taking place on December 4th from 10 am to 4pm. read more
Dear Editor: The classic American (as visualized by our Founding Fathers) is a moral individual, man or woman. Their moral strength is summed up in the Ten Commandments; the Judeo-Christian guidelines to a correct life. The classic American wants to pursue their … read more
A special board meeting was conducted at Huntley Project with Superintendent Mark Wandle addressing the board in regards to an open gym violation that was reported to the Montana High School Association (MHSA). According to Supt. Wandle, unnamed sources reported … read more
The Heights Water District Board removed from their leadership positions President Dennis Cook and Vice President, Brandon Hurst, and elected in their place Ming Cabrerea as President and David Graves as Vice President. read more
Following a discussion meeting on Thursday attended by a large group of citizens, Yellowstone County Commissioners agreed to their request to reconsider putting the issue of recreational or non-medical marijuana on the ballot for consideration by all voters in Yellowstone … read more
The regular meeting of the board of the Heights Water District did not have a quorum, on Wednesday, November 17, because one board member was so upset by an email which she perceived as a threat, that she was intimidated … read more
Gary W. Burbank started a new adventure, passing away November 23, 2021. Gary was born to Clarence “CA” and Edna Burbank of Republic, Washington, on December 3, 1944. He was their 10th child. He left Republic to work for Yellowstone … read more
Nov. 28, 1968 — Nov. 13, 2021 Richard “Rich” Leo Thein II unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in his home, at the age of 52. Rich’s services are at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the VFW … read more
