Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Cleveland

Frederick “Fred” Cleveland ,77, of Billings died on September 27. Fred was born April 6, 1943, to Jean and Fred Cleveland. He graduated in 1961 from Billings Senior High School and served in the U.S. Navy until 1964. He married Rae Rhodes in 1963 (they later divorced), and had a son, Michael, in 1969.
Obituary: Esther Ybarra Gonzalez

Esther Ybarra Gonzalez was born in Huntley, MT, on November 11, 1937, to Lupe M. Gonzalez and Marcella Ybarra Gonzalez. Educated at Huntley Project Schools in Worden, MT, Esther was fortunate to have parents who believed in a solid education and instilled a good work ethic which she relied on her entire life.
Libertarian Candidate not Included This Year
Dear Editor, In the 2012 election over 18,000 voters and in the 2016 election over 17,000 voters voted for the libertarian candidates running for governor in Montana. In both elections, the libertarian candidate participated in the gubernatorial debate.
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS: Lessons from Experienced Investors
by Michael Vondra Those who have lived a long time have done a lot, seen a lot – and can teach us a lot. And that’s certainly true when it comes to investing.
Carl Wolf Retired?
Dear Editor, Carl Wolf isn’t retired! He’s turning one of life’s pages: entering a new arena, as I see it. Think you are fortunate to see how this will play out in time to unfold. You, Tana, and Staff are stronger publishers, for having printed his columns in the YCN! Stay well, my friend. Bill […]
Felton Threatens to Renew COVID Restrictions
Yellowstone County could once again face social restrictions if the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to climb, warned County Health Officer John Felton during a press conference this week. If the number of new COVID cases in Yellowstone County reaches 565 for any seven-day period, Felton said he will impose mandates that limit groups […]
The Ballots are Out: Avoid Common Mail-in-Mishaps
Ballots for the general election will be mailed out this Friday to every active voter in Yellowstone County. An active voter is one who has been participating in elections or whose ballots have not been returned as undeliverable by the post office. According to Bret Rutherford, Election Administrator for Yellowstone County, the number of ballots […]