Jun12021
Sherry Holderith
Sherry was a fun-loving person with the warmest heart and a huge smile. She loved talking to people and discussing what was going on in their lives. She loved pets, dogs, cats, goats… it did not matter, she loved them all.
Sherry passed away on May 21st, 2021 at the age of 58. She was Born on April 23rd, 1963 to Charlotte & Hollis Gilmore. Sherry has a twin sister Susan. Sherry and Susan did everything together growing up. Sherry and Susan’s mom has hundreds of read more
May292021
A section of the Billings Bench Water Association (BBWA) Canal between North 14th and 15th Streets, close to where it flows under the Rims, has slipped about a foot. Residents within a block area have been notified of the situation, according to County Emergency Services Coordinator, KC Williams.
Williams said that he was informed on Thursday by the BBWA that a crack had been noticed in the slope below the canal, which is a city park. The shift has caused the road below the canal to “heave,” according to the notice sent out by the City of Billings Public Works. City and county officials were notified, and a geotechnical firm has been read more
May282021
Ever wonder how the salaries are set for the county’s elected officials? read more
May282021
Water and sewer rates were increased by the City of Billings by the city council during their meeting Monday evening. They created a special rate tier for businesses which re-sell water to customers living outside the city limits. read more
May282021
Dig It Days @ MontanaFair 2021 will feature a huge dump trump from Westmoreland Mining Company as seen in this picture. The wheels are so huge that kids can play in them. More announcements coming soon for Yellowstone Dig It Days 2021.
(courtesy photo)
Dig It Days has some really big news for this year’s event, after having to cancel last year because of COVID restrictions.
The second annual Dig It Days will be a two-day special event at MontanaFair, on Thursday and Friday, August 19 and 20 – and it will feature a monster, monster truck sponsored by Westmoreland Coal Company.
The first Dig It Days was held in 2019 in Lockwood.
Of course, there will be lots and lots of other trucks and construction equipment, and emergency service vehicles, for kids to check out, inspect and “test drive.” There will also be the very popular Sand Mountain and other fun displays. Kids (big ones as well as younger ones) will also be able to operate a backhoe, for real! read more
May242021
John “Jack” Adam Witzel
John “Jack” Adam Witzel, 88, left this earth on May 17, 2021. He was born on August 14, 1932, to Earl and Katherine (Bohl) Witzel in Pompeys Pillar, Montana. Jack graduated from Huntley Project High School in 1950. He was a trained cook in the United States Army, and served from 1954 to 1956.
Jack married Margaret “Betty” Witzel on June 2, 1957. They had four children and moved to the Huntley Project area in approximately 1967. He and Betty separated in 1982, later divorcing but remaining very good friends. Jack worked for the Yellowstone County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for nearly 30 years before his retirement. He then was self-employed as a right-of-way agent that gave him the opportunity to travel. read more
May212021
Denis Pitman said he is excited to run for re-election as Yellowstone County Commissioner. His four-year term ends at the end of next year and the position is up for election in November 2022. read more
May212021
Dear Editor,
Congratulations of a successful open house and customer appreciation day to kick off your new offices. read more
May212021
Rocky Vista University (RVU), the proposed medical college for Billings, has received approval from the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) to move to the next phase of development. read more
May212021
County residents who purchase water from bulk water re-sellers may find themselves greatly impacted by a proposed change in rates that will be considered by the Billings City Council during their meeting on Monday. read more
May192021
Mary Cossitt, 89 of Shepherd passed away May 16, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shepherd on May 23rd at 1:00 PM. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Charles (Brick) Cossitt. She is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mary was a woman of many talents, great strength, and generosity for family and community. read more
May182021
Late last Wednesday afternoon, a piece of paper was posted on the door of the Heights Water District stating that the regular monthly meeting of the board was cancelled.
The Heights Water District will hold their second meeting with newly elected board members on Wednesday, May 19, 6 pm at the Oasis Waterpark, 543 Aronson Avenue. Their first meeting was held in the parking lot of the Heights Water District offices.
Continued conflict and uncertainty among former and new board members and administrators regarding disagreements about legalities has resulted in the district office’s doors being locked, preventing the new board from meeting there. read more
May182021
For those who might be wanting to see the upcoming agenda for the Heights Water District upcoming meeting and agenda, here is the pdf that one can open and view.
May162021
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 firefighters from the Shepherd and Worden Fire Departments that came to help put out my fire and risk their lives to help support their community members. Also, the Sheriff’s deputies that also responded quickly. It’s truly a great community we live in, and I appreciate everyone’s support, love and concern.
Rich Obie
Shepherd, MT
May142021
John (Bud) Dudik III
John (Bud) Dudik III passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 13, 2021. He was 90 years old. John was born April 9, 1931 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Elmer John Dudik and Eleanor Dorothy Duffy. He lived in E. St. Louis until the age of nine when his family moved to another suburb of E. St. Louis called French Village, it was because of this move that dad met the love of his life while in the 4th grade. John and Lois Ann Elliott became inseparable best friends while in the 4th grade. When John was 15 he went to live with his paternal grandparents and after graduating from Collinsville High School John and Lois were married in Caseyville, Illinois on March 18, 1950.
They enjoyed celebrating their 71st anniversary this year. After they married, they went to Phoenix, Arizona for their honeymoon and stayed. There John became an apprentice read more
May142021
Dear Editor,
The Impact COVID-19 has had on me and my family began when we started following this strange virus back in late 2019. At that time there was not very much news on it. We read everything we could and followed it. read more
May142021
City Enters Electric Fueling Business with “Hose Cutting”
The City of Billings celebrated its entry into the business of selling electricity to fuel electric vehicles, last week. Demonstrating the cutting of ties to carbon-based fuels, rather than a ribbon cutting, the Mayor of Billings, Bill Cole, cut a gas hose with an electric saw, announcing that six electric vehicle charging stations are now available in downtown Billings. The stations are all operational and can charge any electric vehicle. They are open to the public 24/7 for the cost of the electricity. read more
May142021
Joseph Borgstrom initially admitted to allegations of sexual assault on a 12 year old child before pleading not guilty. He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. (courtesy photo)
The Lockwood community was shocked earlier this week with news that Joe Borgstrom, 61, has been charged with felony rape and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl.
Borgstrom has been an active member of the community including serving seven years on the Lockwood School Board. He is also the proprietor of Automotive Shop Management and Technology Solutions, LLC in Billings Heights. read more
May142021
Newly elected Heights Water District board members pose for a picture with Judge David Carter Wednesday Morning after being sworn into their elected positions. From left to right, Ming Cabrera, Judge David Carter, Laura Drager, and Dennis Cook. (Courtesy photo)
Justice of the Peace David Carter swore in the newly elected board members of the Heights Water District on Wednesday morning. The action came amid uncertainty about how the monthly Heights Water District board meeting will unfold Wednesday evening.
There remained uncertainty about whether previous board members were still on the board despite the results of an election that ousted all three incumbents. County officials canvassed the results of that election on Tuesday. read more
May72021
Across the state, business owners and industry organizations are heralding Governor Gianforte’s programs aimed at getting Montanans back to work. read more
