Lloyd J. Webber of Laurel, MT, passed away on June 25, 2021, at St. Vincent Healthcare after a weeklong battle with Covid-19. “I could lick it,” he told his family,“if it just weren’t for these lungs.” The third of eight … read more
Columbus – Wrye Spaulding crossed over to a higher plane, to join those who have gone before him on June 13, 2021. Wrye was born to Lauren Spaulding and Barbara Eckard Spaulding on July 29, 1958. Wrye owned and ran … read more
Julie K. Thorson passed from this earth on Thursday, June 24th. She was known by many close friends and family as “Julie from the Coulee”. She was born on December 13th, 1946, to Laurence “Ox” Thorson and Mary Shepherd in … read more
Dear Editor, The Montana Highway Patrol MHP recently announced that they call this time period “THE DEADLIEST 100 DAYS” on Montana roads. Their spokesperson stated all troopers would be working extra or double shifts to try and stop the carnage … read more
April 27,1928 – Dec. 8, 2020. Ann Roen Deisz memorial service will be June 25th, beginning at 11 AM. Service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church located at 4125 Grand Avenue, Billings, Montana. All are welcome. Ann Kendall … read more
Dear Editor, Recent trips to Mt. Rushmore and the Oregon coast, as well as observing Memorial Day this last weekend has me appreciating our land of the free, and home of the brave. I realize that I have been guilty … read more
Sherry was a fun-loving person with the warmest heart and a huge smile. She loved talking to people and discussing what was going on in their lives. She loved pets, dogs, cats, goats… it did not matter, she loved them … read more
John “Jack” Adam Witzel, 88, left this earth on May 17, 2021. He was born on August 14, 1932, to Earl and Katherine (Bohl) Witzel in Pompeys Pillar, Montana. Jack graduated from Huntley Project High School in 1950. He was … read more
Mary Cossitt, 89 of Shepherd passed away May 16, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shepherd on May 23rd at 1:00 PM. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Charles (Brick) Cossitt. … read more
Dear Editor, Many heartfelt thanks for all those in the community that offered food, money, help and anything else I needed from the fire at my house on April 19th in Shepherd. A special thank you to all those volunteer … read more
John (Bud) Dudik III passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 13, 2021. He was 90 years old. John was born April 9, 1931 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Elmer John Dudik and Eleanor Dorothy Duffy. … read more
Dear Editor, The Impact COVID-19 has had on me and my family began when we started following this strange virus back in late 2019. At that time there was not very much news on it. We read everything we could … read more
Lynne Remington, 68, of Worden, Montana, passed on May 03, 2021. Lynne was born on October 10, 1952 to Hester Mitchell Remington and C.L.E. “Bill” Remington. Lynne was a graduate of Senior High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts … read more
Jami W. Shaw was granted her angel wings the morning of May 1st, 2021 with her family at her side. She was 57 years old. Jami was born June 23rd, 1963 to Ron & Donna Wald in Minot, North Dakota. … read more
Paul Bazle Fischer, 66, of Billings, MT, passed away on March 22, after a series of strokes. Paul was born on May 16, 1954 to Bazle and Doris Fischer in Billings, MT. After graduating from Billings Senior High School in … read more
Dear Editor, During the past year, federal employees nationwide and 12,898 active federal and U.S Postal workers of Montana have dedicated themselves to keeping our country running while weathering a global pandemic. read more
Dear Editor, I just want to thank you and your staff for helping us get our livestock equipment sold! Everything we listed with has been sold and the buyers referred to the Yellowstone County News. You and your staff were … read more
Our dearly loved Mom always seemed to do a number of things in her life her way and this day would prove to be no different. Mom started her day as each day previously, however, on this particular day things … read more
Dear Editor, The Indian Health Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the FBI on our reservations have consistently gotten bad press in Montana. What we’ve seen reported is frequent incompetence, slow service (or no service). We’d seen some of … read more
HELENA- The House passed three comprehensive recreational marijuana implementation bills this week. These bills take different approaches to the regulation of recreational marijuana, but they all respect the will of voters and ensure proper safeguards are in place. read more
