by Sharon Michaels WORDEN- The Worden Ballantine Water and Sewer District board has reviewed the organization’s procedures and safety manual. President Gary Foss and board members Don Dvorak, Dan Ewen and Jim Hayes met last month for the review. Foss…
Winter puts a halt to school construction; new plans submitted
by Sharon Michaels WORDEN – “The construction for the Huntley Project School is still on hold because of two feet of frost,” said Brent Sumner of Fisher Construction at the district’s school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16 “We are…
Old pump to be replaced for irrigation
by Sharon Michaels BALLANTINE – Brian Bisbee with Pine Ridge Enterprises attended the Huntley Project Irrigation District’s meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 10, to advise the board on prices of pumps needed for the replacement of the Ballantine pump. After hearing…
It came, it stayed — snow sticks this winter
by Robert Nolte HUNTLEY – Snow has been on the ground in the Billings area for more than 70 days, the ninth longest stretch since the weather service has been keeping records. And a significant melt isn’t predicted any time…
Editorial
by Rebecca Tescher Robison It is good that Washington, D.C. is snowed in this week and the federal government is taking a snow day or two. It’s time the Washingtonians (on both sides of the aisle) take a breath and…
Four out of five school districts to use mail ballots
by Jeanne Travisono HUNTLEY – School board elections this year are set for Tuesday, May 3, and Shepherd, Huntley Project, Lockwood and Pioneer districts will be using mail ballots instead of polling places. The Custer district will hold a traditional…
Brewings
by Rebecca Tescher Robison The Pompeys Pillar group who hosted Leo’s Party every September for Leo Miller has disbanded. At Miller’s request, the group will not be hosting a party next September. They monies left over from the event planning…
High court rules Victoria is to be tried as adult
Staff Report HELENA – The Montana Supreme Court has rejected an appeal that would have allowed Michael Victoria III of Ballantine to be tried as a juvenile in Youth Court. On Tuesday, the justices agreed with District Court Judge Russell…