Dear Editor: Commissioner Pitman’s guest editorial in the Billings Gazette on February 13, 2022, does not shed light on the MetraPark discussion. He states within the last five years, there was significant deterioration of Metra property and buildings. “We began … read more
Dear Editor: As a person full of misinformation, I thought the US Constitution gave states the ability to govern their own state. When I was in high school, Montana drafted a new constitution. Part of that document stated air and water … read more
Dear Editor: METRA There certainly seems to be a lot of views, opinions and disagreement regarding whether or not to keep the Metra Management under the guidance of the County or to Privatize? When one of the commissioners asked me … read more
Dear Editor: Masks Reduce Infection Rates! The article headlined “Data Shows: School Mask Mandates Make No Difference” in the Jan. 7 Yellowstone County News draws a conclusion that isn’t supported by the “data” it quotes. The numbers presented don’t answer … read more
Dear Editor: Fear. We have nothing to fear but the fear mongers themselves. We are being told how the Covid surge is as high as it was in its prime. The news is reporting how bad it is. Over the … read more
Dear Editor: The classic American (as visualized by our Founding Fathers) is a moral individual, man or woman. Their moral strength is summed up in the Ten Commandments; the Judeo-Christian guidelines to a correct life. The classic American wants to pursue their … read more
Dear Editor, There are a few basic needs for all people of the world. Food, clothing, shelter, good health, education and meaningful labor, work. Unfortunately, there are those who want more, and those who think other humans are less human. read more
Dear Editor, I was at the Big Sky Worldview forum this weekend with Heritage Foundation Scholar Jay Richards, author of many books, including, The Price of Panic, which addressed the devastation of COVID lockdowns and “Money, Greed, and God—Why Capitalism … read more
Dear Editor, It is about time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation’s capital and the moral cowards who still cover for them. read more
Dear Editor, Growing up I always heard, “Keep your own nose clean and keep your own backyard clean.” Reading a story, the other day I came across “Mind your own business,” with a Bible quote. Naturally I had to look … read more
Dear Editor, I need to vomit! I’ve been watching the fall of Afghanistan on TV, and it brings back memories of a good friend of mine as he was evacuated from Saigon at the last minute. read more
Dear Editor, During the past weekend, the Huntley Project High School Class of 2001 held our first reunion since graduation. It was a fantastic weekend where classmates were able to reconnect and have a lot of fun. read more
Dear Editor, On August 3, 2021, the Yellowstone County Commissioners faced one of its most significant votes in recent memory relating to the recreational marijuana issue as a result of I-90. Whether you were for the Board action, or against … read more
Dear Editor, Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live in Nazi Germany during the 1930’s under Adolph Hitler? How about in Stalinist Russia? Any yen for Maoist China? read more
Dear Editor, Covid-19 is here to stay. However, a vaccine fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration is not yet available. Full approval of a vaccine historically takes about 7 years. read more
Dear Editor, Democrats are not nice people. The mismanagement of their response to the Covid virus (many, maybe most of those officed in Washington, D.C., are Democrats) wasn’t just because they are stupid. It was because they loath Donald Trump. read more
Dear Editor, Since last December, the Heights Task Force and two of the new County Water District of Billings Heights Board members complained about the old CWDBH board not following rules/laws and having excessive rates. read more
Dear Editor, One of the reasons that the AMA was established in the 1850s was to protect doctors’ incomes. Back then people were more honest about things apparently. read more
Dear Editor, Congratulations of a successful open house and customer appreciation day to kick off your new offices. 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
