Tag Archives: Jonathan D. McNiven

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McNiven’s Meanderings: A Patriotic Salute

Jonathan McNiven

Well, folks, time is flying and so are the flags. it will be Independence Day this weekend and a time to celebrate the 4^th of July. I’ve really been thinking a lot about our freedoms, our US Flag (and what it represents) and how blessed we, as a country, are to live here and be able to exercise our freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, freedom to petition our government along with many other freedoms while living in the best country in the world. I also know that the freedom I enjoy today did not come without a cost by those who came before me. read more

Meandering: Silent Majority

June 26, 2020 StaffFeatures • MeanderingsJonathan D. McNiven

Ballantine Homicide Suspect Booked on $1 Million Bond

Yellowstone County deputies and emergency personnel responded to the Arrow Creek Trailer Court at the Arrow Creek Trailer Court in Ballantine Friday morning to find a deceased female. read more

May 22, 2020 Jonathan McNivenLocalJonathan D. McNiven

Residents Reorganize in Opposition to Gravel Pit

About 40 Shepherd residents gathered Tuesday evening in opposition to a revised gravel permit application that was submitted by Riverside Contracting on the Donnes property in Shepherd. read more

May 15, 2020 Jonathan McNivenLocalJonathan D. McNiven • Shepherd gravel pit

23 Years Since Last Water Rate Increase for Huntley Water

Water rates for the Huntley Water and Sewer District residents were increased but more importantly than the amount of the rate increase was how long since the last water rate was changed. read more

May 1, 2020 Jonathan McNivenTop StoriesHuntley Water Rate Increase • Jonathan D. McNiven

Serve First, Campaign Later Says Billings Dr. from Queens, NY

As political campaigns are starting to peak, one long-time Billings doctor and new political candidate did not get the party memo in making sure his campaign is firing on all cylinders at the time that absentee ballots go out in … read more

May 1, 2020 Jonathan McNivenFeatures • Top Stories • Yellowstone CountyDr. Scott Price • Jonathan D. McNiven

3D Re-usable ‘Montana Masks’ Capturing Worldwide Interest

The designers of the re-usable “Montana Masks” have taken their product to the next level in testing their product to be CDC compliant as well as making the re-usable masks freely available for the masses on their free website www.makethemasks.com. … read more

April 3, 2020 Jonathan McNivenHome • Top StoriesJonathan D. McNiven • makethemask

We’re going to keep looking out for you

Well, Folks, we’re all in this together. I understand all of us are going to be affected in one way or another as this coronavirus pandemic will affect our pocketbooks, schools, livelihoods, normal routines, mental capacity, restaurants, airlines, etc. However, … read more

March 20, 2020 Jonathan McNivenMeanderingsJonathan D. McNiven • McNiven's Meanderings

Huntley Project’s Basketball Coach resigns after two successful seasons

Huntley Project’s boys’ basketball head coach Randy Robinson informed Athletic Director Tim Bastian of his resignation Monday morning after the Huntley Project basketball season ended last weekend. In a call with the Yellowstone County News, Coach Randy Robinson said that … read more

March 13, 2020 Jonathan McNivenHuntley ProjectCoach Randy Robinson • Jonathan D. McNiven

Shooting Victim’s Mother Asks for Help after Large Huntley Party

A concerned mother is asking for the public’s help in locating the gunman from a large party that took place near the Pryor Creek Golf Course Saturday night that resulted in her 20-year-old daughter being shot. Tammy Zwetzig, of Columbus, … read more

March 6, 2020 Jonathan McNivenLocalJonathan D. McNiven

High Speed Pursuit lands 5 in hospital

An early morning high speed pursuit occurred Sunday as Yellowstone County Deputies initiated a chase east of Billings near the Shepherd area. As reported in a press release from Sheriff Mike Linder, the pursuit was initiated when a Deputy … read more

January 31, 2020 Jonathan McNivenLocalHigh Speed Chase • Jonathan D. McNiven

Huntley Business Boom

Downtown Huntley is experiencing a business boom with new buildings, business expansions and new names that will be coming to the local area. Building and business expansions are a good sign that the economy is looking to a bright future … read more

January 24, 2020 Jonathan McNivenLocalHuntley Business • Jonathan D. McNiven

Coyle’s resignation spotlights inept WBYC leadership

Among increasing water issues for the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County Water and Sewer District (WBYC) now includes finding a replacement for full-time WBYC Operator Rick Coyle as he submitted his letter of resignation to the board that was effective last Friday, … read more

January 10, 2020 Jonathan McNivenTop StoriesJonathan D. McNiven • Rick Coyle • WBYC

Thank you for your recognition and support!

Well, Folks, this is going to basically be our Christmas edition of our paper as we are going to press before Christmas, but some of our readers will get this paper the day after Christmas because Christmas Day and New … read more

December 27, 2019 StaffHome • Top Stories • MeanderingsJonathan D. McNiven • McNiven's Meanderings

Can you DigIt?

Yellowstone Dig it Days is just around the corner. This one-day event is constructive, family wholesome and educational, promoting knowledge and safety with equipment operation that digs in the ground. Families will learn about what it takes to stay safe … read more

August 2, 2019 Jonathan McNivenTop StoriesDigIt Days • Jonathan D. McNiven

0 Degrees, Bonbons, and the Art of a New Year’s Resolution

2019 started off slowly with the weather clocking in at a big fat goose egg, “0 degrees.” In fact, it was so cold, it was like when Carl Wolf stopped frozen in his tracks when he saw me come visit … read more

January 5, 2019 Jonathan McNivenFeatures • MeanderingsCarl Wolf • Jonathan D. McNiven • McNiven Meanderings • Meanderings