McNiven Meanderings: Ready, Set, Go!!!!!
Well, Folks, I’ve had a lot going on the last couple weeks, but I want to take this week to focus on the Big Sky Speedway. Last year, I got hooked on going to the car races as I was invited to go as a guest and now I go every weekend. It’s located 16 […]
Dig It Days Presents Checks to Local Groups
Each year proceeds from Dig It Days are disbursed to local worthwhile causes in the community – most of all for scholarships for young people planning to enter the building and construction trades. This week some of the proceeds from last year’s event were presented to a number of local organizations. For Yellowstone Family and […]
It’s Time for Dig It Days 2024
As summer is once again upon us, it’s time to mark the calendar for Dig It Days. As before, Dig It Days will be on the last two days of Montana Fair, Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17, from noon to 6 pm. And, new this year is the option of getting free tickets […]
Meanderings: Fight, Fight, Fight!
Well, Folks, this last week has been a whirlwind with Homesteader Days, Big Sky Speedway and then with all the other events that have happened. I’ll keep each point short as I’ve got lots of stuff to do. First, YCN is looking for a couple people to join our team. A
Life, Liberty and Freedom to celebrate this 4th of July
Well, Folks, this is our Independence Day edition of the paper this week. I’ve found myself reflecting on my life and the many miles I’ve traveled to see the beauty of our country, especially in Montana. I’m going to take a break from politics this week and talk about the greatness of our United States […]
McNiven Meanderings: Congrats to our YCN Staff, History Made!
Well, Folks, I’m going to do a little shameless self-promotion this week (as Dave Rye calls it) and talk about our staff, newspaper and the awards our newspaper won last Saturday at the Montana Newspaper Association’s Annual convention in Kalispell. As you read on the front page of this week’s paper, we can finally tell […]
YCN Wins Best Newspaper
1st Time in Newspaper History Yellowstone County News achieved the top spot in recognition last weekend at the Montana Newspaper Association’s Annual Meeting in Kalispell. It was recognized as the #1 Newspaper in Montana (Division 3 with circulations of 2,000 or above). Based in Huntley, the Yellowstone County News has been publishing 47 years, since […]
McNiven Meanderings – My Two Cents on the National Perspective Viewpoint
Well, Folks, there are a lot of things happening nationally so here’s my two cents this week on a national perspective. Look at the comparisons of the bond amounts for Bernie Madoff who defrauded tens of billions of dollars from his investors and charged $10 Million but Donald Trump is charged $455 Million when there […]
McNiven’s Meanderings: Public Meetings and the Law
Well, Folks, I want to take this week and talk about public meetings and some misconceptions that are out there as well as set the record straight. I’ve had to address some flat out lies about what can and can’t be done at public meetings as I’ve had to address some board presidents and board […]
Anderson McNiven Recognized for Reaching 300 Broadcasts
The look on 16-year-old Anderson McNiven’s face said it all last Thursday, Nov. 2 as he walked out of the Columbus High School gym and into a packed room of family, friends and fans, there to congratulate him on his 300th game broadcast. “I almost fainted,” he said regarding the moment he realized what was […]