OVG Says Complaint About Contract Comes too Late
The company that has an agreement with the County to book entertainment events for MetraPark has filed a brief with the court to dismiss a request to amend the original suit which would allow a request to invalidate their 18-month-old contract.
Dig It Days Donates $12,000
With considerable pride and satisfaction, Yellowstone Family, the non-profit organization of Yellowstone County News, was able to present a $10,000 check to Montana Contractors Association (MCA) Education Fund, to be used for scholarships for young people pursuing careers in the building industry. The MCA Education Fund is the educational arm of the Montana Contractors’ Association.
Volunteers’ Election Issues on Agenda For Commissioners
by Evelyn Pyburn Be careful what you wish for. Many election officials across the state may well identify with that age-old adage following years of frustrations in not having enough volunteers to help with elections, only to find themselves, this year, overwhelmed with citizens volunteering to be election judges and poll watchers.
Billings Clinic, Anesthesiologists Sign Contract
by Evelyn Pyburn Amid rumors that anesthesiologists were quitting jobs and some were leaving Billings, The Billings Clinic and Billings Anesthesiology have announced the signing of a new contract between the two organizations.
In his Suit Against County & OVG, Jarussi Asks to Void Contract
by Evelyn Pyburn Billings attorney, Gene Jarussi is persisting with his challenge against Yellowstone County regarding the RFP they issued for the private management of MetraPark, despite the County’s decision to discontinue the RFP (request for proposals) process. Jarussi has asked the Court for permission to file an amended complaint in which he additionally questions […]
County to Launch Search for MetraPark Manager
Having dropped the process of finding a company to manage MetraPark, Yellowstone County Commissioners are taking up the search for a manager for the county-owned facility. The need to replace the former manager, retiring Bill Dutcher, was put on hold, a year ago, as the commissioners explored the possibility of hiring a private company to […]
Election Results Fortify Red Wall in Montana
Given the polls and chronic predictions, the outcome of elections in Montana were probably not much of a surprise for most people. Voter turnout was probably lower than anticipated given all the hype prior to Election Day. Statewide the voter turnout was 55 percent – 425,637 voters.
Update: Commissioners vs Jarussi Case
Billings Attorney Gene Jarussi’s case against Yellowstone County regarding the privatization of management of Metra Park is awaiting a decision by Judge Rod Souza of the 13th District Court of Yellowstone County as to whether the case will be dismissed. Oak View Group (OVG), a private management company, was also named as a defendant in […]
Aldrich to Head Elections Department
by Evelyn Pyburn Yellowstone County Commissioners have named a new director of the Yellowstone County Elections Department – Katherine “Ginger” Aldrich of Helena. She will begin her new job on November 1.
Voters to Decide on Two Ballot Measures
by Evelyn Pyburn Two issues on the General Election ballot, November 8, are asking for voter input.