Opinions

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

Serious issue of suicide must be discussed publicly

Suicide is a problem that we need to talk about. It’s not a subject we should avoid and keep from each other. People who suffer with depression think they can’t

Student Letters to the Editor

My sophomore English class at Columbus High School spent the fourth quarter of this school year researching community issues they found personally interesting and compelling. Students worked individually or in

Columbus trails expansion should include Rapelje and Centennial roads

The Columbus multi-use walkway plan was first started in 2010. In 2016, the City of Columbus wrote a proposal to the Montana Transportation Alternatives Program to expand the present community

Student Letters

Snow removal and road maintenance in Columbus is a conversation in our community with whether or not enough is being done to remove the snow around town as it piles

Mandatory class about consent would address sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is a problem in public schools. A recent survey found 81 percent of women surveyed in the U.S. have been sexually harassed in their lifetime, compared to 43

Rural internet services need to see improvements

Rural internet lags behind internet available in more populated areas. If rural internet isn’t improved, rural people across the country won’t be able to keep up with the rest of

Parents must learn about underage use of e-cigarettes

According to The National Cancer Institute, the definition of an e-cigarette is “A device that has the shape of a cigarette, cigar, or pen and does not contain tobacco. It

Bullying is a serious problem that must be addressed

Bullying affects many students at some point in their lives at school. We must prevent bullying by helping each other out and take a stand. Children who were bullied experienced