by Dave Perkins The saying that it takes a village to educate a child is more than just a saying. I am going to present four different perspectives about how to approach education, three of which are faulty. My perspective … read more
Dear Editor: Kathleen Williams sounds reasonable in her quest for Montana’s lone congressional seat. What could be more reasonable than letting people who are not quite Medicare age “buy into ” the Medicare program? This actually begs the question of … read more
Dear Editor: Politicians are elected to make decisions in the public’s best interests. Senate District 22 candidate Doug Kary’s voting record is proof he is irresponsible when it comes to the public’s best interests. In 2011, Mr. Kary voted against … read more
Dear Editor: On Oct. 12, Montana absentee ballots will be sent out. More and more voters have been voting absentee. It is important for the voters to have truthful information on the voting records of political candidates. How did Sen. … read more
Dear Editor: The Billings Heights has an exciting and new choice for Senate District 22. Jennifer Merecki is a native Yellowstone Valley candidate, with strong middle-class roots and values. Merecki is doing something refreshing in this district; she is going door-to-door … read more
Dear Editor: Good things are happening in Lockwood. Sue Vinton, our current representative to House District 56, is part of the community that makes things happen. As an example, the recent High School Bond election for the Lockwood. Sue was on the Lockwood … read more
Dear Editor: Gianforte or Williams – who’s best for Montana? Amid the rhetoric of this campaign, several issues are simple and worth your consideration. First, you need to fact check everything the Left’s TV ads are telling you. The idea … read more
Dear Editor: I was reading the paper last week and I was shocked that Carl would not be writing any more of his political views. While I agree he is way overboard, I must protest. It wasn’t too long ago, … read more
Dear Editor: Way to go, John! I was moved by John Mahan’s article concerning Miss Hackney. A few years ago, this same matter was brought to my attention. I did make it known to a few classmates, but that’s read more
by Judy Killen HUNTLEY — A national grassroots organization is visiting Montana voters in an effort to support the nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Marilyn Musgrave, vice president for government affairs for Susan B. … read more
Originally published in the 9/14/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — Plenty of public input is needed before a final plan is approved for expanded sewer service in Lockwood. But areas that are more likely to receive sewer … read more
HUNTLEY — Railroad police officers have come a long way since the days when they worked with the Pinkerton’s detectives and U.S. Marshals on the western frontier. Justin Douglas, special agent for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway working out of … read more
Dear Editor: I have only been a subscriber for roughly 20 months but am increasingly amused at Mr. Wolf’s denial he’s a Democrat. I actually find myself agreeing with him, but first some observations. Since Carl is not a Democrat, … read more
Dear Editor: I was at the Republican rally last week, and just so you know, Carl, it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It’s awsome to hear people talk about the United States of America like they … read more
Dear Editor: I do not know how many of you have read Atlas Shrugged. For those of you that have, I am sure the similarities between President Trump and Taggart are apparent. Have we come to the point that we … read more
Dear Editor: “I am positive Trump is a liar, a womanizer, a tax cheat, egotist, bully, misogynist, racist, and is heartless and amoral, which means he will do or say anything to get attention.” ….says the clairvoyant Carl Wolf. Obviously … read more
Dear Editor: Three decades ago the spotted owl was used to obstruct tree removal and to force unreasonable “hands off” forest management that has helped result in today’s mega fires. So forgive me for not believing the water pollution calamity story … read more
HUNTLEY — The Republican National Committee is going local this Saturday in its National Day of Action. In Montana, the National Day of Action translates to at least 100 volunteers going door to door in a grassroots effort to reach … read more
BILLINGS — A 74-year-old man was killed Wednesday when the gyrocopter he was flying crashed into a hangar at Billings Logan International Airport. Airport officials said in a release that the man, who was not identified pending notification of his … read more
by Judy Killen WORDEN — Her family had just returned from camping for several days in a remote spot, but all it took was a trip to the driveway for a 12-year-old Worden girl to be bitten by a rabid … read more
