Where are the Reporters Now that a New Heights Water Board is Making Waves?
Dear Editor, Since last December, the Heights Task Force and two of the new County Water District of Billings Heights Board members complained about the old CWDBH board not following rules/laws and having excessive rates.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Don’t Let Investments Go on Vacation
Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. But while you might be eager to hit the road, you won’t want your investments to take a vacation – you need them to work hard for you consistently. But how can you make this happen?
American Medical Association Dominated by Left Wing Radicals
Dear Editor, One of the reasons that the AMA was established in the 1850s was to protect doctors’ incomes. Back then people were more honest about things apparently.
Obituary: Lloyd J. Webber

Lloyd J. Webber of Laurel, MT, passed away on June 25, 2021, at St. Vincent Healthcare after a weeklong battle with Covid-19. “I could lick it,” he told his family,“if it just weren’t for these lungs.” The third of eight children born to Guy and Dorothy Webber, Lloyd learned early on the grit it takes […]
Obituary: Wrye Spaulding

Columbus – Wrye Spaulding crossed over to a higher plane, to join those who have gone before him on June 13, 2021. Wrye was born to Lauren Spaulding and Barbara Eckard Spaulding on July 29, 1958. Wrye owned and ran his own mechanic shop for many years, and was a mechanic for UPS for several […]
Obituary: Julie K. Thorson

Julie K. Thorson passed from this earth on Thursday, June 24th. She was known by many close friends and family as “Julie from the Coulee”. She was born on December 13th, 1946, to Laurence “Ox” Thorson and Mary Shepherd in Harlowton, MT. She graduated from Harlowton High School; soon thereafter she met and married Bill […]
Where are All These Extra Patrols?
Dear Editor, The Montana Highway Patrol MHP recently announced that they call this time period “THE DEADLIEST 100 DAYS” on Montana roads. Their spokesperson stated all troopers would be working extra or double shifts to try and stop the carnage on Montana’s highways.
Ann Kendall Roen Deisz

April 27,1928 – Dec. 8, 2020. Ann Roen Deisz memorial service will be June 25th, beginning at 11 AM. Service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church located at 4125 Grand Avenue, Billings, Montana. All are welcome. Ann Kendall Roen Deisz passed peacefully into heaven on Dec. 8, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ann […]
Enjoy the Freedom You Have
Dear Editor, Recent trips to Mt. Rushmore and the Oregon coast, as well as observing Memorial Day this last weekend has me appreciating our land of the free, and home of the brave. I realize that I have been guilty of taking our freedoms for granted.
Obituary: Sherry Holderith

Sherry was a fun-loving person with the warmest heart and a huge smile. She loved talking to people and discussing what was going on in their lives. She loved pets, dogs, cats, goats… it did not matter, she loved them all. Sherry passed away on May 21st, 2021 at the age of 58. She was […]