by Evelyn Pyburn For the 33rd year in a row, the Lockwood School Board has received the Golden Gavel Award from the Montana School Board Association. The award was presented at the MTSBA’s annual Conference of Education Leadership, which was…

Third Goodwill Store Now Open in Downtown Billings
by Michael J. Marino A new location of the thrift store Easter Seals-Goodwill, located at 823 North 27th St. in Billings, opened its doors recently making it the third of its kind in the Magic City. Formerly a CVS Pharmacy,…
ExxonMobil in Lockwood Sells to Par Pacific
by Evelyn Pyburn ExxonMobil has sold its 63,000 bpd Billings Refinery to Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. in a $310 million sale that included associated marketing and logistics assets from ExxonMobil Corporation and two of its subsidiaries.
Court Sets Schedule for Water District Case by Evelyn Pyburn
by Evelyn Pyburn Yellowstone County District Court has set a schedule to hear the case that has been filed by the County Water District Board against County Commissioners and their board appointment, Pam Ellis.
Lockwood High School Names 1st Homecoming Royalty Duo
by Michael J. Marino Many “firsts” are occurring on the campus of Lockwood High this year, including the first homecoming week and the upcoming graduation of the school’s first group of seniors in the spring of 2023.
Troy Charbonneau Retires, Receives National Recognition
On Tuesday, Yellowstone County Sheriff Detective Troy Charbonneau was recognized during the county commissioners’ regular board meeting, for 20 years of service and congratulated upon his retirement as a member of the Sheriff’s department.
Lockwood High School to Hold First-Ever Homecoming Parade
by Michael J. Marino Lockwood Student Council director, Carrie Schmidt, said the school will have its first-ever Homecoming Parade beginning at 11:00 am on October 1, 2022, as a new addition to the festivities already in place for homecoming week.
Billings Police Department Expands Trespassing Enforcement Program
by Michael J. Marino Billings Police Department (BPD) announced on Sept. 8 that they are expanding their program to deter trespassing to include all businesses in the city limits.