by Michael J. Marino After 30 years of owning and operating the Lockwood IGA off Old Hardin Road, Shane Meskimen joked that he’s feeling, “old and tired” and like he’s “been here long enough.” These were the first reasons to…
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Water Rates & Supply Concern Ratepayers
by Evelyn Pyburn The proposed $140 million West End Reservoirs and Water Plant are still in the works for the City of Billings, even though the time line has been extended because of increasing costs.
Community Garage Sales this Weekend
Morse, Pitman Answer Voter Questions at Forum
by Michael J. Marino A forum held ahead of the June 7 election allowed voters to ask this year’s candidates for Yellowstone County Commissioner – incumbent Denis Pitman and his opponent Mark Morse – questions regarding the issues facing the…
Fire Council Warns of Impending Ambulance Crisis
by Michael J. Marino At the May 10 meeting of the Yellowstone County Rural Fire Council (YCRFC), Lockwood Fire Chief John Staley stated, “In a year or two, Yellowstone County could find themselves without [ambulance] transport,” and that, “…we’re really…
TurboTax Ordered to Pay Back Montanans for Deceptive Practices
Nearly 17,000 Montanans will benefit from a settlement reached between Montana Attorney General (AG) Austin Knudsen and TurboTax, according to a press release on May 6.
Lockwood Irrigation District Gets Grant while Construction Causes Flooding Worry
by Evelyn Pyburn Lockwood Irrigation has been informed that they are being awarded a $35,000 ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant, according to Carl Peters, Irrigation District Manager. The grant falls short of the $400,000 requested, said Peters, which means…