Dear Editor, I decided to attend law school in 1983 when I was over 40 years old and after I was well established in my medical specialty. Because the military had paid for my medical degree, I decided to use … read more
Neil Willard Drinkwalter passed away in the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Wednesday evening on November 20, 2019. He was 68 years of age and was a longtime Billings resident with his wife, Jean. read more
Dear Editor, Read and re-read issues of YCN accumulate in a pile on our farm kitchen table like a pile of colorful little western boots in a kid’s Rodeo event. Just want to thank you for a great little newspaper … read more
Dear Editor, Because we have a crab apple tree in our backyard full of food for our friends, deer, birds, squirrels, plus one rabbit who stays in the woodpile, I enjoy reading Carl Wolf’s Outdoors column in the paper each week. … read more
Willard Ross Drinkwalter passed away peacefully while comfortable in his favorite chair late Saturday morning on November 16, 2019. He was 91 years of age and was residing at the Wyndstone apartments with his wife, Leta. read more
Julie Moe Schilling was born January 10, 1962 to Jim and Jean Moe (Peters). She was born in Miles City, MT and moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1970. Julie returned to Montana in 1986 where she met the love of … read more
Dear Editor, This letter is to encourage Montana voters to listen to and question our candidates running for political positions in the state, rather than just listening to the political ads telling us how unqualified a candidate is because he … read more
At 22 years old, Montanan Jess Lockwood, from Volburg, Custer County, is officially the youngest bull rider to ever win multiple PBR World Championships! read more
John Joseph Sarmiento was born on July 21, 1949 in Miles City, Montana. He passed away on November 6, 2019 in his home in Worden, Montana.He is preceded in death his grandparents Frank and Mercedes Gutierrez, and father Jose B. … read more
Darwyn Caleb Bull Shows went to the other side of camp November 2, 2019 in Pryor, Montana. Bahaa Baaxpaash (Holy Spring) was born October 21, 1959 in Crow Agency, Montana to Lester Jefferson, Jr. and Iris Bull Shows. He attended … read more
After serving his family, nation, state, community, Blake Richardson, 64, checked out early on November 6th, 2019. Blake passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends after a dauntless battle with cancer. Blake was born June 19, 1955 … read more
Dear Editor, Krayton Kerns sometimes is close to the truth. He is worried about the progressivism, liberalism and others; I am worried about the Capitalist pyramid scam. Take away the little guy’s business and liveli-hood by fees, licenses, permits and … read more
Clifford Lee Morehouse Sr of Worden Passed away Sunday evening November 3rd 2019 at the age of 80. He was born June 29th 1939 in Billings, at a young age he moved with his parents Frank Sr and Katherine (Kister) … read more
Nancy Leola Oltrogge entered this world on November 4, 1952 with her twin brother Neil. The daughter of Bernard and Betty Lou Oltrogge and sister to Timothy, Patrick, Neil and Douglas, sister to Mary Lou, Nanette, and Gwen. Nancy was … read more
James (Jim) Albert Knapp, Jr. was born on September 9th, 1947, in Webster, South Dakota. He was granted his angel wings on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. (after a sudden heart attack). Jim will be forever missed by his wife of … read more
Dale Edward “Ed” Fredericks, 54, of East Helena, formerly of Ballantine, Mt., passed away of natural causes while at work on October 24, 2019. Ed was born in Billings, Mt. Aug. 31st,1965 to Jack and Shirley Fredericks of Ballantine, Mt., … read more
Jonathan, et al: It’s hard for a politician to publicly admit they are wrong, but in this case, I’m happy to eat crow (in bold type!) and watch you continue to grow. Congratulations on winning the contract for Yellowstone County’s … read more
Dear Editor, I remember learning from my grade school history classes that bloodletting was a consensus medical procedure used by most doctors. In fact, our first president, George Washington, strongly believed in the practice and actually ordered the bloodletting that … read more
Dear Editor, Today there is much interest in providing life’s essentials to everyone free of charge. Of course, those reviled rich will pay for it! We must remember the rich will eventually include anyone with a job. Anyone who refuses … read more
Dear Editor, Great job with the separate school pages pullout now with some live sports. You’re starting to really flex. I’m enjoying watching your success so far. You’re killing it. Keep going full speed ahead. read more
