Gene Hammatt, the loving son of his mom and dad, loved by his brother, worshipped by his children, and adored by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, left his mortal body on Oct 30, 2023. Gene was blessed with many gifts and … read more
Dear Editor, While reading the recent Oct 27th article in “Between the Lines”, I was struck by the ironies of his commentary on the current state of the media. The writer was lamenting the decline of the print media linking … read more
Dear Editor, On July 10, in a City Council meeting, Councilman Mike Boyett made a motion to separate the two major items on the ballot for the $143 million funding request. He “apparently” felt that voters should have the choice … read more
John Patrick Carney, age 60, of Ballantine, Montana, passed away on October 19, 2020, from complications related to lung cancer. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Smith Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life will take place on May … read more
Dear Editor, Reelect Roy Neese to Billings City Council Ward 2. I have known Roy for many years and have been impressed with his commitment to the City of Billings. He has served as Chairman of the Heights Task Force … read more
Dear Editor, Voting is a privilege, with privilege comes responsibility. We have a year before a general election to prepare. Voting is a process requiring study, and involvement. Getting registered early is helpful; DMV and government class may help with … read more
Dear Editor, We have a dear friend from Wisconsin, John, who has lived in Jerusalem, Israel, for many years. He shared in the form of prayer requests a little more about Israel’s war. Also, this week, Tuesday, the Catholic Patriarch … read more
Darrell Eugene Chenoweth, “Mr. Hotsy”, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2023, in the family home. Darrell was born May 6, 1948, in Worland, WY, to Loren and Eunice Chenoweth. After high school Darrell served on the USS Daniel Boone … read more
Dear Editor, VOTERS GET TO DECIDE: Ballots on the Parks, Trails and Recreation Center Bond are being mailed on Oct. 18 for a citywide ask of $143m. There are various aspects of this proposal which have not been part of … read more
Dear Editor, Black Lives Matter (BLM) is now the face of baby decapitations, rape and all atrocities upon Israel. BLM has condemned Israel and lies about Hamas. Amber Palmer was one of the organizers of Billings’ Black Lives Matter on … read more
Rollen J. Stookey (RJ) passed away on Oct. 13, 2023, at the age of 91 in the Sheridan Rehab Center in Sheridan, WY, on his oldest son’s birthday. He was born in Helena, OK, on Feb 12, 1932, to Rollen … read more
James “Jim” Chapel, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather took his final ride into the sunset Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023. Jim was born on September 7th, 1942, in Anaconda, Montana, when his mom Marie was visiting her sister. His father … read more
Dear Editor, VOTERS GET TO DECIDE: Ballots on the Parks, Trails and Recreation Center Bond are being mailed on Oct. 18 for a citywide ask of $143m. There are various aspects of this proposal which have not been part of … read more
Dear Editor, The United States was founded some 250 years ago by very responsible men and women. The requirement of an individual citizen’s responsible actions needs to continue. With Democrats blanket mailing ballots to every one living in Democratically controlled … read more
Dear Editor, We have a dear friend from Wisconsin, John, who has lived in Jerusalem, Israel, for many years. He shared in the form of prayer requests a little more about Israel’s war. Also, this week, Tuesday, the Catholic Patriarch … read more
Dear Editor, League of Women Voters of Billings, in conjunction with Forward Montana and Kiwanis Club, will be hosting candidate forums in each of Billings’ 5 city council wards throughout the weekend of October 7 – 8. Billings’ own Big … read more
Joe Feist, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on September 18, at the age of 89. Born in a farmhouse in Emmons County, North Dakota, to Martha and Mike Feist on November 20, 1933, he was the fifth … read more
Last Sunday, I spotted a political sticker stuck to a Hardin gas pump claiming, “If you are sick of high fuel prices, you can thank Republicans who take campaign contribution bribes from big oil.” This must be a counterintelligence response … read more
Long time (50+ years) Billings waitress at Dude Rancher Lodge, JB’s. 4B’s, Ramada Inn, St John’s Nursing Home Shirley Mae Moffit Lave, 82, of Billings, passed away on September 9th,2023 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on October 24th,1940 in … read more
Dorothy Clark Lanier passed away on September 10, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 12, 1936, to Jack and Bobie Clark in Shepherd, MT. … read more
