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Mar12019

Old Hardin Road zoning denied

by Evelyn Pyburn

In a 3-0 vote, Yellowstone County Commissioners denied a zone change application for property on Old Hardin Road, last Tuesday. The rejection was in keeping with a recommendation for denial from the County Zoning Commission.

The request was to change the zoning of 9.5 acres at 3404 Old Hardin Road from Residential 9600 to Residential Manufactured Homes. Owner of the property was listed as Lockwood Group, LLC.

Several area residents spoke, during the public hearing, to oppose the change citing issues of traffic congestion, the potential for increased crime and the lack of a sewer system as reasons. read more

Superintendent Sandbox – Education is a Community

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

September 25, 2018 StaffFeatures • CusterDave Perkins

Obituary: Shirley F. (Blair) Ickes

passed away Friday, June 15, 2018. She was born October 28, 1923, in Sheridan, WY, to parents Viola (Picken) and Stark Bair. Shirley spent her early childhood in the Sarpy Basin. The family, including her younger sister, Marilyn, moved to … read more

June 18, 2018 StaffObituaries • CusterShirley F. (Bair) Ickes

Custer students attend school, but dismiss early while canceling after school activities

Custer School District is dismissing at 2:00 pm today due to weather conditions and roads. All activities are canceled tonight, including the Board Meeting. According to Superintendent Dr. Dave Perkins. Please pass the word along. read more

January 10, 2018 Jonathan McNivenTop Stories • CusterCuster School District • David Perkins

National Day of the American Cowboy rides again

MONTANA — The National Day of the American Cowboy has won approval from the U.S. Senate. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, with the support of 14 senators, including six Democrats, from several western states. Approval of … read more

August 24, 2017 Jonathan McNivenFeatures • CusterCowboy Day

YVEC’s new ‘Operation Round Up’ is “opt-out rather than opt-in”

by Judy Killen-Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY — With the “Operation Round Up” program launching this month, YVEC general manager Brandon Wittman would like to remind co-op customers that the program is totally voluntary. … read more

August 24, 2017 StaffTop Stories • Custer • Huntley Project • Lockwood • ShepherdBrandon Wittman • Operation Round Up • Yellowstone Valley Electric Coop

Custer School to build $3 Million Gym

Originally published in the 7/28/17 print edition. CUSTER — Custer Public Schools is preparing to build a new gym after voters approved a $3 million bond in May. “It will be very functional for a school this size,” said Superintendent … read more

July 27, 2017 Jonathan McNivenTop Stories • CusterCuster School • Custer School District

Hay crop off to early start

Originally published in the Yellowstone County News print edition on 6/2/17. HUNTLEY — Local growers are making hay while the sun shines. Steve Lackman, Montana State University extension agent in Yellowstone County, said Tuesday that he’s surprised by how much … read more

June 4, 2017 Jonathan McNivenYellowstone County • Custer • Huntley Project • LockwoodMontana agriculture • Montana hay crop • Steve Lackman

Shepherd School Board: Shane, Shane, Shayne

Originally published in the print edition 5/5/17 of Yellowstone County News. SHEPHERD — Several new trustees will join the Shepherd School Board at its next meeting. Shane Flowers received the most votes with 373, followed by Shane Rekdal with 294 … read more

May 6, 2017 Jonathan McNivenCuster • ShepherdBret Rutherford • Bryan Buller • Election Results • Jake Detling • Jamee Wilson • Jamie Mertz • Kevin Calloway • Michael Gallagher • Russ Curry • Shane Flowers • Shane Rekdal • Toby Abel

Be counted: Census of Agriculture tallies US farms and ranches

Originally published in the print edition 4/21/17. WASHINGTON – America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to represent agriculture in their communities and industry by taking part in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by … read more

April 25, 2017 Jonathan McNivenMontana-Statewide • Yellowstone County • Custer • Huntley Project • Lockwood • ShepherdUS Census

THE OUTDOORS-by Carl Wolf (NMP)

Magic bullet for the outdoors? The U.S. Army looking for a biodegradable bullet to cut down on current rounds that can corrode and pollute soil and water. Stipulation is new ammo contain seeds that produce food for animals without any ill … read more

March 10, 2017 Jonathan McNivenFeatures • Local • Custer • Huntley Project • ShepherdCarl Wolf • The Outdoors

Chief: New fire hall in Huntley could house county ambulance service

by Judy Killen-originally published in the 1/6/17 print edition of YCN. WORDEN — The new fire station planned for Huntley may also house ambulances for the proposed countywide ambulance service. Lance Taylor, chief of the Worden Volunteer Fire Department … read more

January 10, 2017 Jonathan McNivenYellowstone County • Custer • Huntley Project • ShepherdBrad Shoemaker

Kitchens completes four-year post as manager at Pompeys Pillar

POMPEYS PILLAR — Jeff Kitchens is going to enjoy Clark Days, from the early morning pancakes to the embers glowing in the evening campfire as he tells one last ghost story. It’s his last day as manager of Pompeys Pillar … read more

July 24, 2015 StaffCusterJeff Kitchens • national monument • Pompey's Pillar

Commissioners seek comments on Musselshell Trail Road

BILLINGS — A public hearing will be held regarding a plan to realign a portion of Musselshell Trail Road. Yellowstone County Commissioners set a hearing date for Jan. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the courthouse to accept public comment about … read more

January 13, 2015 Evelyn PyburnYellowstone County • Custer