Obituary: Billy Melvin DrainObituary:
Billy Melvin Drain, aged 85, of Billings, Montana, passed away at his home on April 30, 2023. He was born on July 26, 1937, in Stillwater County, Montana, the youngest son of Henry Sr and Melvia. Billy graduated from Columbus High School in 1955 and worked at the grocery store in town and worked various […]
PFA Water Tests Cancelled at WBYC Meeting; Krum Likely to Resign as Manager
by Michael J. Marino Testing for a group of harmful chemicals known as “PFAs” was cancelled after the May 8 meeting of the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County (WBYC) Water and Sewer District. Also, district manager and bookkeeper, Dan Krum said he may step down from the manager position due to licensing requirements.
Governor Vetoes Three Bills after 68th Legislature
by Michael J. Marino Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed 86 of the 89 bills state lawmakers sent for his approval this week, while he vetoed three – House Bills (HB) 33, 693 and 748.
Kudos to Bob Green
Dear Editor, Kudos to Bob Green for his excellent editorial in your May 5th edition. He reminds us of the sacrifices our founding fathers and mothers made for the constitutionally protected freedoms today’s ruling class of politicians want to strip away. Had our ancestors been unarmed, America never would have become a free country, and […]
Heights Water District Rejects City’s Proposed Rate Increase
by Evelyn Pyburn In a very short meeting, last Thursday, the Heights County District Board voted unanimously to reject the City of Billings’ proposed water rate increase for the district. Board members directed Manager Peyton Brookshire to send a drafted letter to the city informing them of their decision.
Community Calendar for Community Calendar for May 12, 2023 – May 21, 2023
Friday, May 12 • Mothers of Multiples Garage Sale at MetraPark, 8:00am • Parnicularly Riniculous at Kirks’ Grocery, 6:00pm • Mrs. Doubtfire at Babcock Theatre, 7:00pm • El Wencho at The Garage, 6:00pm • LIVE Clue Game at the Moss at Moss Mansion, 7:00pm • The Borrowers at NOVA Theatre, 7:30pm Saturday, May […]