Struggling to Understand Crisp Concepts
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to your weekly correspondent Mr. David Crisp.
Obituary: Martha Allison Cochrane
Writer, poet, teacher and artist, Martha Allison Cochrane (84), died Monday, March 13, 2023, with her daughters by her side. Martha was born in Dearborn, Michigan, May 25, 1938, to Archibald and Rosamond Cochrane. In 1944, the Cochrane family moved to Billings, where Martha along with her sisters Rae, Ros, Kathleen, and Jean were raised […]
Clarification on Larson Memorial
Dear Editor, In reference to your last week’s story headlined “Huntley Community Club Discusses Gonzales’s Gazebo” covering the March annual meeting: While the board greatly appreciates you covering our meetings, allow me to make a few clarifications.
Clarifying Misrepresentation of Gonzales’ Gazebo
Dear Editor, We are writing to clarify some misinformation and misrepresentation printed in the Gonzales’ Gazebo article printed in the 3/24/23 edition of Yellowstone County News. As the “other family”, we are going to provide facts NOT mentioned in the article.
Human Trafficking is a Real Threat
Dear Editor, Human trafficking is happening in Montana, and it can happen to anyone at any time.
Water District Marketing Contract Poor Use of Ratepayer Dollars
Dear Editor, At the CWDBH (Water District) meeting on April 15, the General Manager Peyton Brookshire proposed hiring a marketing firm at a cost of $91,150 per year. The proposal did not include advertising costs such as newspaper ads, banners, etc.
Skyway Drive is a Statement of Community Pride
Dear Editor, We live in a community, that looks well into the future for opportunities to grow and develop.
Lack of Judges, Space Bottlenecking Prosecution
Dear Editor, The Heights Task Force received an update concerning city of Billings crime statistics on 2/28/23. Chief St. John spoke of a problematic bottleneck within the prosecution pipeline due to a lack of judges and bed space for prisoners both at the county and state levels. Chief St. John is a man of impeccable […]
Loving Yellowstone County News
Dear Editor, I actually love the paper. I live in Montana and work in California and D.C. and look forward to catching up by reading Yellowstone County News!
Keep Your Dogs Secure
Dear Editor, It is calving season again. This is a time when the sight and smells of a newborn calf and afterbirth are very attractive to dogs.