Recognize Pitman’s Dedication to Military and Community
Dear Editor, I am writing to show my support for Denis Pitman’s write-in campaign for County Commissioner. I have worked with Commissioner Pitman on numerous projects over the past five years. While I was the Commissioning Coordinator of the USS Billings Commissioning Committee, Denis was the Vice-Chairman of the committee.
Why I put up with County Water District
Dear Editor, Residents have asked, “Why do I have to put up with County Water District when I am a Billings resident?” I believe it is because Montana makes it almost impossible to annex the District into the city.
Obituary: Shirley Morehouse Branstetter
Shirley Morehouse Branstetter went to be with the Lord on July 23rd, at the age of 79. She was born at home in Worden, Montana, to Frank, Sr. and Katherine Morehouse. She was raised in Worden and attended Huntley Project Schools. After graduation, she moved to Billings to attend Eastern Montana College and worked at […]
Obituary: Richard H. Espeland
Richard H. Espeland, 94, of Huntley, Montana, passed away on July 29, 2022. Richard was born in Grenora, ND, on July 14, 1928, to Emma and Selmer Espeland. He grew up with three brothers and three sisters on a small farm in Westby, MT. His mother passed away when Richard was young, and he was […]
Pam Ellis Thinks CWDBH has No Purpose?
Dear Editor, According to the July 29, 2022, edition of the Yellowstone County News, the Yellowstone County Attorney (YCA) is acting upon Pam Ellis’s complaint of being illegally removed from the County Water District of Billings Heights (CWDBH).
Looking Forward to David Crisp
Dear Editor, Jonathan: Interesting to read in your latest edition that you are adding David Crisp to your writers’ staff. I consider Crisp and Ed Kemmick (and a couple of others) among the very few literary/journalist Gazette contributions to Montana.
Very Informative Paper!
Dear Editor, I thought I would send a quick message and tell you how much I enjoy the newspaper since you took over. I had several questions answered from articles just this week. Very informative. Thank you for the effort and work you put into putting out a quality product. The paper has come a […]
Voters See Through Pitman’s Subterfuge
Dear Editor, Citizens have been telling ousted Commissioner Denis Pitman and Commissioner Don Jones since 2021, NOT to privatize MetraPark management, and/or that they should have a third party evaluate private vs. public management. Pitman did not listen. Instead, he pursued a course of action to secure private management for his and Jones’ preferred contractor, […]
Local Baby Formula Production Impossible due to PHARMA, FDA
by Darrell Ehrlick As America continues to scramble for more baby formula following a Michigan plant shutdown that hobbled the nation’s supply, a Montana manufacturer in Billings stood by, ready to ramp up production only to be stymied by federal red tape, and then watched the market welcome foreign product Jeff Golini is the owner […]
Obituary: Patricia Glee (Gillen) Walker 
Patricia Glee (Gillen) Walker March 20th 1938 – June 24th 2022 Packy Walker took the hand of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and entered the Kingdom of God for her heavenly homecoming the early hours of June 24th. The room was filled with love, and she was holding the hands of her sons as […]