Wayne Hofferber passed away at his home November 22, 2020. He was born July 6, 1938, in Billings to Adam and Alice Hofferber. He grew up in Pompeys Pillar and attended Huntley Project High School.
Dec42020
Dec42020
Obituary: Lynn Darrold Sorlie
Lynn Darrold Sorlie
Lynn Darrold Sorlie, 68, of Billings, passed away on November 20, 2020. Lynn was born January 31, 1952, in Hettinger, North Dakota, to Darrold and Vera Sorlie. read more
Dec42020
Obituary: Shari Delp Gardner
Shari Delp Gardner
Shari Delp Gardner, 67, passed away on November 26, 2020. Born August 2, 1953, to Jack and Donna Delp, Shari was raised on the ranch south of Hardin. She graduated from Hardin High School in 1972, and from Montana State University 1976 with a BS in Physical Education and from University of Montana in 1988; but she was always a Bobcat at heart. read more
Dec42020
State Makes Available Counseling Hotline
Governor Steve Bullock today announced a new crisis counseling hotline funded by a $1.6 million federal grant is now available to aid Montanans struggling with their mental health due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. read more
Dec42020
Builders Say Affordable Housing at Risk Under New Codes
“Slow down” is the general message that the Billings City Council is receiving from local builders who see problems in Project Recode’s revised zoning regulations. The three and half year rewrite of the codes is now being considered by the City Council. A different set of codes is also being considered by Yellowstone County Commissioners. read more
Dec22020
Missing Woman’s Body Pulled from Yellowstone River
Amelia Rose Brooks (courtesy photo)
The remains of a missing woman were pulled from the Yellowstone River by Yellowstone County Sheriff deputies Saturday morning. The report came in from a resident who located the body lying in shallow water while hunting in the Arrow Island Park area near Shepherd. read more
Nov302020
Obituary: Peter H. Goddard
Peter H. Goddard
1959-2020
On November 17, 2020, Pete passed away suddenly while living in Idaho. read more
Nov272020
Good Disinfect Protect
Editor,
I wanted to let you know about a company run by U.S. military veterans called Arteco Specialty Services. read more
Nov272020
Obituary: Dorothy Clay Malisani
Dorothy Clay (Klimper) Malisani
Clay came from a long line of Montana gold mining pioneers, yet her true treasure was found in faith and family. Faith and trust in the will of God sustained her in all the seasons of life and formed the foundation of her family. read more
Nov202020
Obituary: Clayton Fiscus
Clayton Fiscus
Clayton Fiscus, 84, passed away November 10, 2020, at 1:11 a.m. at the Billings Clinic. read more
Nov202020
Obituary: Gary Horton
Gary Horton
Gary Horton, 76, went home peacefully Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was born February 20, 1944 to Warren and Rachael Horton. read more
Nov202020
Obituary: Barbara Banderob
Barbara Banderob
Barbara Banderob passed away November 13, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, from complications of Covid, surrounded by her children. While on earth her life was full of faith, family, and friends. read more
Nov202020
Obituary: Gottlieb Henry Dalke, Jr.
Gottlieb Henry Dalke, Jr.
Gottlieb Henry Dalke, Jr., 93 of Shepherd, passed on November 13, 2020. He was born November 19, 1926, in Fallon, MT to Gottlieb Henry Dalke Sr. and Emile (Quade) Dalke. He was the oldest of the boys with four other brothers and six sisters. read more
Nov202020
Donald Trump Will Remain Our Great President
Dear Editor,
Orange tears of joy… that’s what color your tears will turn to, Sir/Mam, i.e., Jen J. Larson, as Donald J. Trump will remain as our Greatest President. Forgive me please, but I can’t tell your gender from your first name, and I say that with respect. In the military we had several male and female troops with the first name Jen. read more
Nov202020
The Virus Beat Trump
Dear Editor,
The virus beat Trump. Many (maybe most) states mailed ballots to all registered voters (so they wouldn’t have to go out to vote and risk getting sick) whether they wanted to vote (asked for absentee ballots) or not. read more
Nov132020
Obituary: Robert Allen Sieler
Robert Allen Sieler
Robert Allen “Bob” Sieler passed away on Nov. 10, 2020. read more
Nov132020
THE PEOPLE HAVE SMOKEN!
Dear Editor,
With the passage in Montana of I-190 we have joined California, Washington, Oregon, and a few other “Liberal” states in making the purchase and use of marijuana jail time free. It has been about 100 years since its use became a social stigma, then illegal in the United States. Marijuana use was blamed for everything from mild insanity to the insatiable urge to massacre hundreds of people at one time. read more
Nov132020
Obituary: Scott Charles Smith
Scott Charles Smith
Scott Charles Smith was born on January 27, 1970, to Charles Smith and Helen (McCarthy) Smith in Windom, Minnesota. read more
Nov132020
Blue Tears of Joy
Dear Editor,
The celebrations across not only the nation, but the world, reflect the immense relief and joy at the upcoming transfer of power from the maniacal reign of Donald Trump to an administration under President Elect, Joe Biden. I cried blue tears of joy with my friends and family around the world the moment Joe Biden was announced our President Elect. read more
Nov132020
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS: Ideas for Thanking Your Family
It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still find things for which you can be thankful – such as your family. How can you show your appreciation for your loved ones? read more
