Opinions

Letter to the Editor

I am concerned about the zoning district that the Beartooth Front Coalition is proposing. It is my understanding that district will regulate the development of oil and gas in the

Letters to the Editor

At the County Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Beartooth Front Coalition presented to the board what they believe to be reasonable regulation of the permitting of oil

Look at whose interest are really being truly served?

How many times have you said “That just isn’t right? That should never happen, someone should do something about that. I can’t do anything — I am only one person,

Letter to the Editor

Freedom never sleeps. It’s a vigilant eagle perched on a high tree limb, waiting to be summoned.

Every human being and every animal alive have the inherent desire to be free, and although that desire can be muted by generations of captivity, it can never be fully bred out of any living thing.

Letter to the Editor

The census and drawing lines Every 10 years this takes place. Every four years this occurs. What are “zones?” Census 2020 is to count the number of citizens in the

Remember to take in Shakespeare in our parks

Nothing beats sitting in the park with family and friends, sharing a picnic – except adding a free, quality live performance to the mix.  In just a few days, Stillwater County residents will get to do just that as Columbus and Fishtail again host Shakespeare in the Parks.

“Henry IV, Part 1” will be presented July 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Columbus at Heritage Park.  This drama has been re-set in WWI to add a modern twist to an age-old situation.

“The Merry Wives of Windsor,” a comedy, will be presented the following evening, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Fishtail Family Park.

Gov. Bullock not fit for president

Gov. Bullock not fit for president This past week, I was disappointed to see that our governor, Steve Bullock, was attending a fundraiser to benefit his presidential run put on

CHS policy should allow more personal illness days

The CHS credit policy allows students to miss nine days of school before they lose credit. These absences include medical appointments without a note, sick days, vacation days, and unexcused

Sexual harassment education should be offered at CHS

Parents of teens must be concerned about sexual harassment happening in schools. By definition from Urban Dictionary, sexual harassment is “the behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate

Restrictions on off-season work would benefit athletes

High school sports programs in Columbus need policy regulations put in place in order to protect students’ personal time during the year. When student athletes spend all their free time