Worden Fire Considers EMT Solutions
With less than five emergency medical technicians (EMT) to respond to medical calls, Worden Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) is considering proposals for third party EMT services for the Huntley Project area. On Thursday, February 6, WVFD held a special meeting to discuss potential proposals where Intermountain Healthcare could provide a 24/7 EMT service for the […]
South Shepherd Storage Changes Hands
Roy and Carol Wood of Springdale, MT, have bought South Shepherd Storage from Frank and Laurie Ewalt. With only three available units and two RV parking spots open, the Woods have excitedly taken on an established business that they hope to grow into something they can pass on to their kids. The 183-unit storage facility […]
Dollar General Coming to Shepherd
The well-known discount store chain, Dollar General, currently being built on Highway 312 in Shepherd is scheduled to open mid to late November. Project Manager Bill Bache stated the project is on schedule and the certificate of occupancy should be received
Voices of “Trumptana”: Crowd Interviews at the Bozeman Trump Rally
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk to several people as they waited in line for the Trump Rally in Bozeman. The energy was palpable with music blaring and the crowd packing the parking lot. We talked about their policy issues of concern, what made them fans of President Trump, and what they thought […]
Wolf in “sheep’s” column
Dear Editor, I have read Carl Wolf’s column for the last time (Dec 21 issue). For me, the last straw was his statement “Appears semi-Americans (Republicans) upset because politics included in an outdoors column”. Surprisingly, he is still confused about what is being
Obituary: Barbara Ann Muhs
Barbara Ann Muhs, 59, of Shepherd, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 in the presence of family and friends from complications of cancer. She was born November 8th 1958 in Billings. A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, gramma (nana), and friend to many. She loved spending time and adored all the grandchildren. She had […]
Obituary: Nellie ‘Esther’ Green
Nellie Esther Green, wonderful wife to Bill, mother to Diane, Mike, Scott and Brad, went to rest with the Lord on Feb. 11, 2018, at the age of 96. She was born to Nels and Emma Walen on July 30, 1921, at the family farm in Corinth, North Dakota. She attended school in Crosby, North […]
Sinkhole closes Pinto Drive, culvert fixed
SHEPHERD — A culvert that failed led to a sinkhole 20 feet deep that closed Pinto Drive for several days. Tim Miller, director of the Yellowstone County Department of Public Works, said water flowing though the failed culvert eroded the roadside soil, exposing underground telephone and electric lines. The county closed Pinto Drive off Clark Road […]
Shepherd, Huntley Project face shifting Class B football conferences
HUNTLEY — Class B football across Montana will look a lot different next fall. Last week, the Montana High School Association approved a realignment that removes 11 schools from Class B. Libby and Ronan will move up to Class A. Choteau, Forsyth, Joliet, Lame Deer, Lodge Grass, Rocky Boy, St. Ignatius, St. Labre and Troy […]
Billings Bypass, becoming a reality soon
BILLINGS — It is really going to happen. Longtime residents of the Billings area have heard about the Billings Bypass for so many years that many no longer believe reports that it is finally going to be built — but they will soon be surprised. The first dirt moved for the project is most likely […]