Obituary: O.K. Forest
O.K. Forest, age 88, passed away on June 26, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, MT. O.K. was born August 2, 1930 South of Poplar, MT to Bert and Edith (Westfall) Forest. He served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. On August 10, 1953 he married Jeanette Brenden. To […]
Dudik done did-it, fines pending
Attorney General candidate Kimberly Dudik has found herself in hot water recently after being found in violation of campaign practice laws.
Scholar? Back it up…
Dear Editor, In this brave new era of rampant pseudo intellectualism, we must be continually weary of anyone proclaiming to be a scholar, especially a constitutional scholar.
Where’s the shameless self-promotion?
Dear Editor, I missed seeing a couple of the usual good things in the June 21st YCN. One was the fun-to-read, if shamelessly self-promoting, news about the paper itself from Jonathan. The other was the “progressive” opinion column of Jennifer Merecki.
Heartfelt thank you for condolences
Dear Editor, Dearest Community – no words can express the gratitude that we feel for your outpouring of love and support all of you have shown our families in the devastating loss of our grandson, Taylor Larson.
Tech needs hit County budgets where it hurts
Technology costs will take their toll on budgets for Yellowstone County government in the coming fiscal year. Looking at expenditures for a wide range of technology needs, the total will reach between $750,000 and $900,000, projected Yellowstone County Director of Finance Kevan Bryan.
Laurel to Rockvale route cuts the ribbon on 212
A packed room gathered at Riverside Park in Laurel to celebrate the ribbon cutting, or pulling rather, on the new US Highway 212/310 route between Laurel and Rockvale. As Mike Tooley, director of the Montana Department of Transportation, addressed the room he said this new road will increase the safety and mobility of the region […]
Serious seepage of Main Canal springs liability questions
Residents of Vuecrest Drive were surprised this past weekend to see that their road had been transformed into a small river as a deluge sprung out of the hillside seeping out of the Main Canal, which brings water from Laurel all the way out to Shepherd, that sits atop the Rims overlooking the area. The […]