Obituary: Susan Miller Dussault
Susan Miller Dussault, 71, of Huntley, Montana, died August 28, 2024, after a short battle with cancer, she was surrounded by her family. She was born on February 18, 1953, in Newton Iowa, to Clarence (Mike) and Rosemary Miller. She graduated from Plentywood High School in 1971 and then from Montana State University in 1975. […]
New BLM Rules Reflect Montanans’ Love of Our Public Lands
Dear Editor, I’ve had the opportunity to live in communities across Montana. While each region of the state certainly has its own unique culture and character, one thing that strikes me is that regardless of our differences – Montanans truly value our public lands. You don’t have to take my word for it. A recent […]
Thank You for the 6 tickets to Big Sky Speedway
Dear Editor, I’m finally getting around to writing. I want to thank you for the six tickets to the races at Big Sky Speedway north of Billings back in June. I took three family members and two friends. That left one ticket. I gave it to
We have Great Orators with lots of Rhetoric.
Dear Editor, When we have an issue or problem, we tend to “do it ourselves” creating bigger problems. We get bombarded with voting records of candidates; their rating is good, the other is bad. Laws are like clothes, one size doesn’t fit all. Passing a law to solve an issue, sometimes creates more issues. We […]
My Conclusion is They Only Want Cash
Dear Editor, I’m wondering how many of you are as frustrated as I am with many organizations wanting donations. I’ve tried several of them – including communities “ravaged by floods.” They do not respond to written letters and/or phone calls. If they do and a date and time is set, they do not come or […]
Obituary: Judy Bovee
Judy Bovee passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 surrounded by her family. Judy Kay Richardson was born in Great Falls, MT on March 8, 1954. She was the youngest of four children born to James and Hazel Richardson. Judy grew up in Miles City, MT where she enjoyed being a lifeguard, playing the oboe, […]
Obituary: Gerald Dennis Sikel
Gerald Dennis Sikel, 77, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, doing what he loved. Born on January 12, 1947, in Linton, North Dakota, he is survived by his wife Carol Huffine Sikel of 52 years; daughters Sarah (Shawn) Hando, and Johanna (Justin) Heupel; and four grandchildren, Colt (Tess) Hando, Case, Andee, and Jax Heupel; brothers […]
Obituary: Louis C. Dubs, III
Louis C. Dubs, III, of Billings, Montana, passed away on Aug. 6, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters, after a sudden battle against endocarditis. Louis was born on Jan. 16, 1954, in Genoa, Nebraska, to Louis “Louie” Dubs, II, and Gertrude “Trudi” Baumgartner Dubs. Like many immigrant midwestern families, Louie and Trudi raised […]
13 year old Taliyah Rodriguez, of Billings, Brings Home the Gold
Taliyah Rodriguez, a 13-year-old high school student, and has brought home the Gold Medal from the Olympic trials which were held in Wichita, KS during June 22-29, 2024. Taliyah is a boxer with the Billings Elite Amateur Boxing Team, managed by Steward Strever, and will be entering the 9thgrade at Billings Senior High School this […]
They Have Since Returned to Their Aggressive and Unfounded Rhetoric
Dear Editor, Two weeks ago, a former president and leading political candidate was nearly assassinated. For a brief moment, political pundits, television hosts, and celebrities retracted their baseless claims that President Trump was a modern-day Hitler and wished him well, ultimately confessing their accusations were manufactured, designed only to instill fear to get votes. Unfortunately, […]