by Judy Killen – published in the Yellowstone County News. WORDEN – Dick Tombrink knows antique tractors. And steam engines, balers and plows. The shops behind his home near Worden are an intricate maze of machinery stored just so. In…
Community Support for Sindelar Family
This info was sent to us from Taylor Brown of Huntley. Please read and support the cause if possible. It is with great sadness that I report to you the painful news about our colleague, and my network’s long-time Director…
Open burning banned per County Emergency Director Winslow
With the high temperature and predicted winds, open burning in Yellowstone County will be closed today, July 22, 2015. Below is a message from the National Weather Service: A disturbance and cold front will move through the area this afternoon…
Sindelar arrested, one person dead after shooting in Ballantine
by Judy Killen – of the Yellowstone County News BALLANTINE — One person is dead after an apparent shooting in Ballantine Monday night. The victim of the shooting at the residence on Thunderstick road is identified as Wesley Sindelar, age…
One person dead in shooting near Ballantine, another being questioned
One person is dead in Ballantine after shots were fired Monday evening. A call was placed to 911 dispatch at approximately 9:12 pm and officers were dispatched to Highline Canal road just South of Interstate 94. Montana Highway patrol, Yellowstone County Sheriff deputies along…
Clark Days 2015 at Pompeys Pillar Monument
Clark Days are held at Pompeys Pillar each year on either the last weekend of July or the first weekend of August. In 2015, Clark Days will be held on the 209th anniversary of Clark’s visit to Pompeys Pillar, July…
Gatlin Brothers take stage during 60th Anniversary Celebration
HOMESTEADER PARK — The gold in California may be in a bank in the middle of Beverly Hills, but the gold in the Gatlin Brothers’ music has been 60 years in the making. Larry Gatlin and his brothers Steve and Rudy…
Fireworks stand draws local customers to Museum
by Judy Killen HOMESTEADER MUSEUM — The fireworks stand at the Huntley Project Museum was a boon to both local buyers and sellers. “It went well,” said museum curator Neal Gunnels. “I was very happy with it.” The museum board…
Huntley Project All-Class reunion ready to roll Saturday
* School open for afternoon tours, teachers welcome at special ceremony by Judy Killen HOMESTEADER PARK — Carol Reiter is ready to meet you. The energetic Worden woman, who organized Saturday’s All-class reunion for Huntley Project School, said she enjoys putting…
Barkemeyer Park auction nets $9,000
by Judy Killen- original published in the Yellowstone County News weekly newspaper HUNTLEY — The annual auction in Barkemeyer Park on Saturday raised about $9,000 to fund ongoing projects at the Huntley park. One item that generated a lot of…
Sloppy Accounting of your tax dollars???
“In my fourteen years on Audit this is the first time the financials for Montana shouts of incompetency within the department.” Guest Article – by Senator Dee Brown, Legislative Audit Committee The financial audit for the State of Montana…