Obituary: Robert George Wittman
Robert George Wittman, 71, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully in his home, January 9, 2023. He was born November 9,h 1951, to Harold and Lillian Wittman in Billings, Montana. He grew up on the family farm in Worden, Montana, graduating from Huntley Project High School. He was actively involved in FFA and shop projects […]
HB 35 = Elimination of City / County Appointees in Three Districts
Dear Editor, Larry Brewster, Representative for Heights HD 44 introduced HB 35 to eliminate the city and/or county appointees in three districts: the County Water and Sewer District of Billings Heights (CWDBH), Big Sky Water and Sewer District and Evergreen Water and Sewer District. Of the 800+ districts in the state of Montana, the CWDBH […]
Super-Secret Police Radios and Doughnuts
Dear Editor, So now we’ve had another major wreck on Main Street in the Billings Heights. Where was the Billings Police Department (BPD)?
Erase History and You Erase Truth!
Dear Editor, During Christmas time 50 years ago in December of 1972, I was reviewing the de novo synthesis of the non-essential amino acids and reviewing the cranial nerves.
State Legislative Processes
With week two in the books the legislative session is well under way and heating up. We heard several bills under various topics from housing to human trafficking. Another bill would establish a state cemetery for veterans in Columbia Falls. While yet another bill focuses on a beloved pastime in Montana, huckleberry picking. The common […]
A Political Poem
Dear Editor, And so 2022 has come and gone; 2023 is here and January can be long; It was a year full of ups and downs; Putin, Biden, Pelosi and other assorted clowns.
Obituary: Barbara (Barb) Fox
Barbara (Barb) Fox, 72, passed away surrounded by her family on January 11th. Barbara Lee Whitbeck was born December 26, 1951, in Miles City, MT, to Warren and Leontina (Smitty) Whitbeck. She graduated from West High in 1970. She married her best friend Tom Fox December 28, 1974. She is survived by Tom, her daughter Kacey […]
Thanks for the Holiday Lights!
Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the communities of Shepherd and Huntley for the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. It certainly brightened my Christmas! Thank you for your efforts to make the season brighter! Neala Rausch Shepherd
Can We Treat Military with Same Respect as Damar Hamlin ?
Dear Editor, I’ve a fair question. The entire nation witnessed a near tragedy on Monday night football with the event that took place with Damar Hamlin having his heart stop, being hauled off the field and seeing the affect it had on the players from both teams as well as the fans in the stands. […]
U.S. is Beyond Comprehension
Dear Editor, Out of control. Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, we have watched with complete disdain, disbelief and some degree of helplessness at how our elected representatives have spent us into debt beyond comprehension, 1.7 trillion just this week, with the nearly 31,000,000,000,000 in total debt and over 500 billion in interest […]