Nov152024
An award of appreciation was presented to Lockwood School Clerk and Business Manager Laurie Kvamme by board members at their meeting on Tuesday evening.
Kvamme has resigned her position, after 17 years, to accept the position of Chief Financial Officer of Billings School District 2.
Superintendent Don Christman urged the board to approve a revision in the read more
As events in states like California and Hawaii have proven, nature often generates conditions that pose high risks of power lines igniting fires. NorthWestern Energy is in the process of developing strategies that will mitigate those risks, and last Monday, … read more
The Lockwood School Board approved its $13,052,562.52 budget, with one dissenting vote, at their meeting last week. The budget falls about $700,000 short of what is needed, according to the School’s Business Manager and Clerk Laurie Kvamme. But trustees have … read more
Lockwood residents living in the Phase 3 sewer district will soon receive a survey which the Lockwood Water and Sewer District (LWSD) board is urging they respond to in order to gain a grant which will defray the cost of … read more
At a special meeting of the Lockwood School Board, following a day of tours, social gatherings and interviews, board members unanimously chose Don Christman as the new Superintendent of Lockwood Schools. Contending candidates were Leland Stocky, Ashland, and Don Christman, … read more
Lockwood business, Rocky Mountain Compost (RMC), announced recently the purchase of a volumetric concrete mixing truck which they predict will make fresh concrete more available and less expensive in the Billings area. The “CemenTech,” as it’s called, can mix fresh … read more
The names of four applicants for the position of Superintendent at Lockwood School will be moved forward to the Board of Trustees at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 12. The applicants are among nine applications that the District … read more
Band Teacher Jeremy Ruff directs the Lockwood High School band in the graduation ceremony at Lockwood’s new high school with the first-ever graduation class standing in the background. (Jonathan McNiven Photo) read more
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A committee of the Lockwood School Board recommended increasing Superintendent Tobin Novasio’s salary 6 percent for the 2022-23 school year, which was unanimously approved by the board. read more
As of press time, it was being estimated 300 trucks would be arriving late Wednesday afternoon in Lockwood as part of the People’s Convoy, which has been inspired and is being organized similar to the Canadian trucker’s Freedom Convoy. The … read more
Madison River Propane has entered into an agreement with Red Mountain Truck Lines, Inc. to rent a lot in Lockwood which will house a bulk facility containing two 30,000-gallon tanks for their propane. This new location will allow their propane … read more
There was standing room only at the Lockwood Fire Department on Friday evening for its annual awards and recognition dinner The occasion recognizing promotions and distinguished service awards for members of the fire department. read more
The Johnson Lane/Highway 87 E. water main extension in Lockwood is nearing completion. Last Wednesday, the Lockwood Water and Sewer District Board (LWSD) approved a pay application from KLE Construction, the firm building the line, with the report that there … read more
Firefighters from around the Billings metropolitan area raced to Coulson Rd. in Lockwood on Monday November 4th as they responded to a report of a fire at Pacific Steel and Recycling. The fire was reportedly caused by hot metal traveling … read more
The day beamed bright and beautiful. Everyone had a smile and the joy was irrepressible. Tuesday morning couldn’t have been more perfect for the ribbon-cutting on the first day of classes of the new Lockwood High School. read more
The first element of the new Lockwood High School that observers will see rise from the earth will be the walls of the auditorium. That will happen the third week in May, according to Joe Clark of Langlas Construction. Clark … read more
Higher sewer rates will go into effect on July 1 for the Lockwood Water and Sewer District, including higher system development fees for Phase 2 Sub-district, the implementation of which were originally postponed to encourage residents to connect to the … read more
The next step in the development of the Lockwood TEDD (Targeted Economic Development District) is to identify what projects should first be pursued in the development of the district. read more
