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From the Outpost: What it means to be ‘educated’

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Small

Before his death on Sunday, Lawrence F. Small was the living emblem of Rocky Mountain College. He taught history there for decades, served as dean and as president, founded the Institute for Peace Studies and literally wrote the book about Rocky, “Courageous Journey,” a history of the school. My mostly-on relationship with Rocky goes back 14 years, but that’s not how I knew Small. Instead, he was a member of the Geriatric Writers Kaffeeklatsch, whose Wednesday afternoon meetings I try to attend. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Common Core, Gary Svee, Larry Small, Rocky Mountain College, Roger Clawson, Scott Sales

South Side service station nearing end of a long tradition

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Cop cars

Back in 1954, when Robert Wilson Dunham opened a new Standard Oil service station in Billings, it was one of 19 stations stretched out along what is now First Avenue South. Sixty-one years later, Wilson Dunham Service, now a Conoco station, is still going strong, and it is the only business of its kind on First Avenue South. And it’s still owned by a Robert Wilson Dunham, though this one is the son of the founder and goes by the nickname Bud. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Bill Dunham, Bud Dunham, Central High School, Della Mae Logan, Intermountain Distributing, Montana Power Co., Northern Line Layers

New video celebrates the best of downtown Billings

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A new video celebrating the virtues of downtown Billings received its premiere Friday night and was posted to YouTube on Saturday. “Believe in Downtown Billings” was produced by Jonathan Allison of Visual Lens Productions for the Downtown Billings Alliance. It was premiered Friday night at the Pub Station during the annual meeting of the alliance. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Culture, Art House Cinema, Billings Open Studio, Downtown Billings Alliance, Lisa Harmon, Matt Blakeslee, Pub Station

Downtown seeks support for public intoxication law

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The Downtown Billings Alliance is hoping to round up supporters of a bill that would allow cities to pass laws prohibiting public intoxication. Passage of Senate Bill 360, introduced by Sen. Doug Kary, R-Billings, is seen as an important component of larger plans to deal with ever-escalating complaints about the safety and appearance of downtown streets and sidewalks. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Bruce McIntyre, Downtown Billings Alliance, Ed Bartlett, Montana Legislature, Sen.Doug Kary

County museum exhibit tells local story of World War I

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Pants

Among the contributions made by residents of Yellowstone County to achieve victory in World War I was the tireless needlework of Peter Peroe. The Red Cross encouraged people to abandon their dainty knitting and instead create regulation clothing and supplies for American soldiers. In response, knitters in Yellowstone County made more than 26,500 items and knit more than 22,000 garments. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Culture, Armistice Day, Benjamin Nordlund, Kathy Barton, Red Cross, World War I, Yellowstone County Museum

Senior High plans mural party, asks help in finding artists

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Hitler

If you’re interested in the effort to preserve and restore the 100-some murals painted on the walls of Billings Senior High School, mark March 16 on your calendar. That’s the night the “Save Our Murals” volunteer committee is having an open house at Senior High. There will be music, guided tours, treats and the chance to speak with many of the artists responsible for the murals. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Culture, 'Save Our Murals', Billings Senior High School, Hannah Lose, Houston Harmon, James Harkins, John Dahl

To catch a thief: Facebook helps teen recover stolen truck

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Hayden

Thanks to the power of Facebook—and a bit of old-fashioned shoe leather—Dana Moss Pulis helped her son get his stolen pickup truck back barely half a day after it was stolen. Here’s the story, as pieced together by Moss Pulis, who owns a business in downtown Billings. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Billings Police Department, Chevy Avalanche, Chevy Silverado, Dana Moss Pulis, Gold Dust Casino, O'Reilly Auto Parts

Old-school hat maker stands by traditional methods, tools

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Pose

“If the hat fits, wear it,” goes the saying. But what if it doesn’t? My partner had searched for a western hat at all the usual ranch supply and western outfit stores of Billings, but none of them had the size (“h” for huge) or fit he required. In desperation, he decided to let the experts at Rand’s Custom Hatters help him with his mission. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Culture, Luke Harnish, Rand's Custom Hatters, Ritch Rand, Robert Tovar

Lockwood man orders pizza, ends up in court

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Pizza

A man accused of using a stolen debit card to make several unauthorized purchases called the wrong pizza joint last week. Lockwood resident Justin Michael Babcock was arrested at his home Friday, after an employee at the Domino’s Pizza in Lockwood reported that someone using her missing debit card had called in a pizza order there that day. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, News, Adam Lauwer, David Carter, Domino's Pizza, Lockwood, Michael Justin Babcock, Yellowstone County Justice Court

Photo Gallery: A stroll through a downtown neighborhood

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Truck

A little east of downtown Billings, there is an odd little neighborhood that is not really quite a neighborhood. The area I’m thinking of is bounded on the east and west by 15th and 22nd streets north, and on the north and south by Fourth and First avenues north. It is a hodgepodge of houses, industrial businesses and vacant lots. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Diversions, Downtown, East Billings Urban Renewal District, Phillips 66