Obituary: James Grosskop
James “Jim” Allen Grosskop, 69 of Huntley, Montana, died on January 29th, 2022 at his home on the farm. He was born on August 26, 1952, in Billings Montana to Harold and Lou “Madeline” Grosskop He graduated from Billings West High School in 1970, attended MSU Bozeman and studied Ag Business/Economics. From 1972-1974 he was […]
METRA: Private versus Government
Dear Editor: METRA There certainly seems to be a lot of views, opinions and disagreement regarding whether or not to keep the Metra Management under the guidance of the County or to Privatize? When one of the commissioners asked me about my personal thoughts, here’s what I shared with him.
How Much Longer does Heights Need to Wait for Fire Station
Dear Editor: On Wednesday, January 19, there was a house fire in the Moon Valley area of the Alkali Creek neighborhood. KULR-8 reported a woman was trapped inside the home and Billings police officers helped her escape. Their story also said “emergency resources in the Heights were sparse and busy responding to other emergencies during […]
Obituary: Helen Hoerner Geck
Helen Hoerner Geck passed away peacefully on January 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. Helen was born on the family farm in a stone house on March 25, 1938, to Valentine and Monica Hoerner, in Glen Ullin, ND. She attended a one-room schoolhouse until 8th grade and graduated from Glen Ullin High School. Helen […]
Masks Reduce Infection Rates!
Dear Editor: Masks Reduce Infection Rates! The article headlined “Data Shows: School Mask Mandates Make No Difference” in the Jan. 7 Yellowstone County News draws a conclusion that isn’t supported by the “data” it quotes. The numbers presented don’t answer the question of whether masks worn in schools help reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus. […]
Obituary: Gary Dale Foss
10/12/49-12/31/21 Gary Dale Foss was born October 12, 1949, in Sheridan, WY, and was raised at Decker, MT. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1968. January 2, 1971, he married Phyllis Schuman and added George and Mollie Schuman and 4 brothers to his family. Gary and Phyllis had three children. He was a GREAT Dad but an even […]
Super Spreaders of Fear
Dear Editor: Fear. We have nothing to fear but the fear mongers themselves. We are being told how the Covid surge is as high as it was in its prime. The news is reporting how bad it is. Over the last several months we haven’t seen or heard of any long lines to get tested. […]
Obituary: Velva Celia Black
Velva Celia Black, 88, was called home to be with The Lord Sunday morning, Dec. 12, 2021, while residing at St. Johns Nursing Home in Billings, Montana. She was born Velva Celia Reynolds October 2, 1933, in Livingston, Montana, the daughter of Valen C. and Nellie L. (Skillman) Reynolds. She married Bennie Rhea Black on […]
Obituary: Robert Thomas Spence
Robert Thomas Spence was born on July 15, 1987, to Thomas and Cynthia Spence in Afton, WY. During his lifetime he lived in Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, and Montana. He graduated in 2006 from Shepherd High School, Shepherd, MT. He received his Eagle Scout rank shortly before his 18th birthday. He married the love of his […]
Obituary: LuAnn Sandra Rohrer
LuAnn Sandra Rohrer, our beloved mom, grandma, and good friend passed away of natural causes on Wednesday December 1, 2021, at her home in Shepherd, MT surrounded by her family and friends. LuAnn was born on April 19, 1953, in Hardin, MT to Clyde Nebel and Elsie Karman. She attended high school in Judith Gap […]