Who decided we don’t want racing here?
Dear Editor, Great article in the 12-14-18 issue of the YCN about horse racing. We were all excited about it because of horse racing and Indian relay racing. After the Indian relays had to go elsewhere, twenty-two teams went to Seattle. Imagine how much money went with them. Who decided we don’t want racing here? […]
Second water depot coming to Lockwood
The Lockwood Water and Sewer District (LWSD) is finalizing plans to build a second bulk water service site. The site will be at the corner of Johnson Lane and Prairie Drive. The LWSD board has agreed to purchase the property — about 1.2 acres for $11,400. It was appraised by S. M. Repac for $9,500 […]
Wonderful prizes for the Worden and Huntley strolls
Dear Editor, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the sponsors and businesses that provided food, snacks, drinks and wonderful prizes for the Worden and Huntley strolls. Just the amount of time
YVEC members to receive rebate
HUNTLEY – Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative’s (YVEC) members are getting an early Christmas gift in the form of a rebate on their December billing statement. The rebate amount will be approximately half of one billing cycle but will vary based on the members utility usage for 2018. This rebate is only for December and will […]
2018 Huntley Christmas Stroll Winners
2018 Huntley Christmas Stroll winners Here is a list of all the 2018 Huntley Christmas Stroll winners. Please pick up your prizes at the Yellowstone County News office or call Jonathan at 406-672-5941 to pick up after hours if needed. Congrats to the winners and thank you to all the businesses and local people who […]
TEDD expansion advances, school says they were misled
Published for the 11/2/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — A proposal to expand the TEDD (Targeted Economic Development District) in Lockwood passed first reading at a public hearing on Tuesday, with an amendment that would direct 25 percent of its future revenue back to other taxing jurisdictions. All three Yellowstone County Commissioners […]
Obituary: Jerry “Grandpa Grump” Hinz
Jerry “Grandpa Grump” Hinz Born July 10 1937 Delano Heights MT – son of Herb & Opal Hinz Passed October 26 2018 Billings MT Jerry was affectionately known as Grandpa Grump to most who knew him. He embraced the moniker & even named his truck GGrump. We knew him as Pops, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa […]
Griffin elected president of Montana Medical Association
Originally published in the 10/19/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS – Billings native and physician Jonathan S. Griffin has been elected president of the Montana Medical Association. Griffin was elected at the association’s 140th annual membership and board of trustees Meeting at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Griffin is a member of the MMA […]
AND the winner is…
Here is the #1 winner of the YCN Snap Shot image that was submitted to the Yellowstone County News contest. Second Place won $50. You can view the 2nd and honorable mention images here. Third place got honorable mention. View the final round images here.
New ladder truck on the horizon for Lockwood Fire
Originally published in the 10/12/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — Sometime during the next two to three years the Lockwood Fire District Board must consider replacing its ladder fire truck, an expenditure that could reach almost a million dollars, said Lockwood Fire Chief John Staley during the October meeting of the board […]