Aug282020
Earl “Pud” Dean Inman
Earl “Pud” Dean Inman peacefully passed away the morning of August 25th, 2020, at the age of 92. Earl was born May 10, 1928, in Amadon, North Dakota, to his loving parents George and Blanche Inman. He grew up in Amadon, graduated and had an immense love for baseball. Earl met and married his wife Donna; he together they had five beautiful children. read more
Aug282020
Well Folks, I’ll keep this short and give you the Cliff Notes version since there is so much going on right now. This sports ban is a moving target as I write this. Hopefully, we’ll have the info we are looking for to release it by our press time in about a two hours. read more
Aug282020
It was all about Lockwood Pride. And, looking around the astounding campus of Lockwood School from the bleachers of the magnificent new stadium, taking in the imposing new high school building, as well as the spectacular grounds and refurbishments of other school buildings, there is a lot about which Lockwood citizens can be proud. read more
Aug282020
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction (OPI), Elsie Arntzen, and Montana High School Association (MHSA) Executive Director, Mark Beckman, have each sent letters to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) in regards to allowing parents or guardians to attend school sporting events. read more
Aug282020
This Friday will see the public protest to the recent announcement of the banning of spectators from attending high school sports and activities. As no additional answers were clarified in this evening’s press conference with Riverstone Health Officer John Felton, plans are already underway to protest, according to parents, and supporters of the cause. read more
Aug262020
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction (OPI), Elsie Arntzen, and Montana High School Association (MHSA) Executive Director, Mark Beckman, have each sent letters to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) in regards to allowing parents or guardians to attend school sporting events.
“We are pushing to allow two parents read more
Aug242020
This Friday will see the public protest to the recent announcement of the banning of spectators from attending high school sports and activities. As no additional answers were clarified in this evening’s press conference with Riverstone Health officer John Felton, plans are already underway to protest, according to parents, and supporters of the cause.
“This is a read more
Aug242020
Riverstone Health President & CEO, John Felton held a press conference to address the concerns that have been raised in relation to the banning of fans and attendees to school sports and activities. However, his answers to the questions he was asked left much of the public dissatisfied.
“One thing that we need to recognize is that, read more
Aug152020
Dear Editor,
I guess I must have missed it in the Yellowstone County News, or on the Yellowstone County website, or through any of our elected officials. When exactly did the Yellowstone County Commissioners put out notice, to the citizens of Huntley, and surrounding towns, information on this huge, multi-million-dollar Gavilon Grain Elevator project? read more
Aug142020
Will 2020 High School Sports have spectators?
Will there even be a 2020 sports season?
We are waiting for officials to release their decision.
We’re lookin’ out for you and keeping you informed!
Aug142020
Dear Editor,
Joe “B, B, B Biden” could be our next President, but will he be “calling the shots” based on his background and experience – after all he is 79 years old? Or will his old mentor, ex-president Obama, be “providing direction” from his estate just a few miles from the White House? read more
Aug142020
On Friday, Aug. 7th around 2:30 in the afternoon, a shooting was reported on Noblewood Drive in Lockwood. Yellowstone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to find a 60-year-old man with gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, and is still alive as of Tuesday the 11th. read more
Aug142020
On Thursday, Aug. 6th, a court hearing commenced with the goal of establishing the legality of a drainage trench dug on the Donnes property that left water running across the neighboring Flann property. read more
Aug142020
Not surprisingly, Yellowstone County will be opting to conduct a mail ballot for the November 3 general election, following the Governor’s directive last week that allows counties the option of doing so. read more
Aug122020
Wayne David Ask
We share with you the loss of Wayne David Ask, born in Marshall, Minnesota on September 21, 1941. Though he went by many names by all who loved him, he was in a word unforgettable. read more
Aug122020
Barbara Jean Milner Pope
Mom was the oldest of four children born to Gertie and George B. Milner on April 18, 1931, in Sidney, MT. She spent her childhood in Lambert and then in Wheeler while her father worked on the Fort Peck Dam. read more
Aug72020
By Michael Vondra
The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the country’s employment picture for months and will likely continue to do so for a while. However, the nature and terminology of this disruption varies greatly among individuals – some have seen their jobs disappear, others have been “furloughed” and still others have been offered an early retirement. read more
Aug72020
One thing that can be said about politics – it’s a gotcha game. Far more so than an arena of ideas, policies, or intellectual differences, it’s about finding a misstep, mistake or misquote that can be used and twisted to malign an opponent and avoid the effort of addressing issues or defending ideas. It’s done by politicians of every stripe because it works. read more
Aug72020
The progression of the Shepherd Gravel Pit construction has slowed, but relationships are still strained as a lawsuit between the Flanns and the Donneses is coming to fruition. “We have remained silent in the hopes that truth will come out,” stated Jamie (Donnes) Hass, “but we don’t feel that it really has.” read more
Aug72020
After an exciting inaugural event last August, the goal of organizers this year was to make Dig It Days bigger and better, so it is with great dismay that Yellowstone Family and Dig it Days sponsors and volunteers, have decided it is best to cancel the event this year because of the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 virus. read more
