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Student Letters to the Editor 1

Wind, solar energy not good alternative energy sources

Wind and solar energy are growing trends because they’re renewable energy sources. We need green energy sources that won’t run out and can easily replace fossil fuels. Unfortunately, these two sources of energy aren’t the answer because they aren’t as effective or “green” as they claim to be.

Student Letters to the Editor 2

Wrestlers need new safe, sanitary practice facility

This year, the Columbus High School wrestling team had a very successful year under first year head coach Jason Rhoten, an NCAA wrestling hall of famer out of Minnesota State University. For the first time in school history, the Columbus wrestling team won the divisional tournament, had their first state champion (Tanner Cook), and a total of six state placers. Columbus also placed third at the state tournament, which has never been done until this year.

Basketball team thankful for community support

Basketball team thankful for community support A big thank you to everyone who helped make the Cougars Classic Boys Basketball Tournament a success. It could not have happened without all

Slow down in Itch-Kep-Pe

I would first like to thank the City of Columbus for providing the peaceful and tranquil park/campground known as Itch-Kep-Pe Park along the Yellowstone River. I have been camping here

MCS says thank you to sheriff, undersheriff and CFR

Recently, Motor Carrier Services enforcement personnel attended annual training in the Billings and Columbus area.

We would like to express our appreciation to Stillwater County Sheriff Chip Kem and Undersheriff Randy Smith for allowing us to use the Columbus Sheriff’s Department training facility and equipment.

Thank you also to Columbus Fire Chief Rich Cowger and the members of his staff for the use of the Columbus Fire Hall for our extended training.

Reader wants PC school to say why more money is needed

To all taxpayers, I am really concerned about this new school tax, not because I do not want to help the school, because I do. But this is a total

CCF playing significant role in community projects

A big thank you to all who participated in building the Granite Peak Playground! Congratulations on an amazing two-year effort which included major fundraising, organization, leadership, and lots of energy,

Join National Day of Prayer May at the courthouse

Join National Day of Prayer May 2 at the courthouse Each year I wonder how our country could be less united in leadership, and today we see lack of unity.

American Praire Reserve foe at May P & E Breakfast

Politics and Eggs Breakfast-Montana Style will be taking place on Saturday, May 4. If you have never attended one these programs, I strongly urge you to attend this one. Deanna

Meet-and-greet Columbus school board candidates May 1

Are you aware that there will be an election happening on Tuesday, May 7, 2019? This one is for the Columbus School District. There are four candidates running for two