Category: Lockwood

House Education Committee tables Senate Bill 107

by Judy Killen LOCKWOOD – A Senate bill that could allow Lockwood and two other Montana school districts to consider building high schools stalled Wednesday in the House Education Committee. The committee voted 8-7 to table Senate Bill 107. The…

High school bill is heard in House Ed comm.

The Montana Legislature has returned from transmittal break and Senate Bill 107 has been heard in the Montana House last Friday. Proponents and Opponents for the bill testified from different perspectives regarding the merits of the bill including funding and the logistics. …

PTA receives $20,000 grant for Lions Lair 2.0

The Lockwood PTA  of Lockwood, MT has received a generous $20,000 grant from The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation to help fund a new playground for the Lockwood Community. Lockwood PTA is a non-profit organization that, in addition to supporting…

TEDD District Tabled by Commissioners: No bike lane

By Evelyn Pyburn-For the Yellowstone County News  In something of a surprise move, Yellowstone County Commissioners tabled – in a 2-1 vote — the issue of advancing the proposed Target Economic Development District (TEDD) for Lockwood, until the Lockwood community comes…

Highway 3 access study approved by commissioners

by Evelyn Pyburn – For the Yellowstone County News The Highway 3 Access Study conducted by Sanderson Stewart Engineering firm for the City/County Planning Department was approved by Yellowstone County Commissioners last week. After receiving similar review and approval by…

Fish consumption advisory remains

BILLINGS — Detectable levels of petroleum were found in tests of fish pulled from the Yellowstone River downstream from a broken petroleum pipeline near Glendive last month. This week Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks advised fishermen to use caution when…

SB 107 Passes 2nd Reading in MT Senate

Gazette editorial irks Lockwood superintendent By Judy Killen – Published in the Yellowstone County News. A Senate bill that would allow Lockwood and two other Montana school districts to build high schools has passed the Senate on second reading. Meanwhile,…