Opinions

Letters to the Editor

Thank you to the Moores The Columbus/Stillwater community recently celebrated the lives of two long time residents, Julie and Willard Moore. They both were active in our community throughout the

Student letter project

Casey Olsen’s sophomore English class at Columbus High School spent the fourth quarter of this school year researching issues they found personally interesting. Students worked individually or in small groups

Mental health resources must be advertised more

Stillwater County residents are lacking an awareness of local mental health resources. As residents, we feel like local mental health resources are not advertised or promoted enough. In a survey

Wind farm will bring more jobs, deserves public support

Stillwater County residents should be aware of the wind farm that will be constructed in the Rapelje area on land owned by private investors. The wind farm is not expected

Columbus streets need better maintenance

The Columbus city streets need to be better maintained, especially during winter months. In spring, summer, and fall, we need our streets paved, cracks sealed, and potholes filled. These potholes

Responsible planning for the future is essential

Local residents agree that there is a lack of entertainment and leisurely activity options in Columbus. In conversation, these residents often suggest how new restaurants, an entertainment or recreation center,

Intersection at Pike Ave. and Pratten St. is dangerous

Have you ever crossed the intersection at Pike Avenue and Pratten Street in Columbus? Pike is the main street in Columbus, and many in our community cross this intersection multiple

Heritage Park needs improvements for user enjoyment

Our Columbus community park needs improvement to provide a better family experience to visitors. The bathrooms are in dire need of remodeling, and there is a short supply of picnicking

Attracting quality people difficult for Columbus PD

Columbus has six police officer positions, but only four positions are currently filled. The city has the money budgeted to hire more police officers, but, according to the chief of

Suicide Prevention Exchange Program could save lives

Suicide is a problem in Montana, which has ranked among the worst five states for suicide rates in the nation for over 45 years. That is very concerning. Over 62