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Political courage and casting the hard vote

When does an executive order usurp the constitutional powers of Congress? Certainly when it directs distribution of funds for a purpose that has not been approved by Congress. Recently, the

Author Craig Johnson’s visit kicks off spring activities at BHC Library

Having a hard time escaping the winter blues? Tired of shoveling snow? Did your wife dent your hunting truck this past year? Did your husband take a phone message with

March senior of the month, Hazel Zier, stays busy with hobbies, family

This week’s column will feature the story of Hazel Zier. Hazel Faught Zier arrived in Hardin, born to James (Jim) Faught and Myrtle (Scotty) Stimpson Faught in 1941. The tiny

Christina Stieber remembered for her hard-working, ‘lovely’ nature

A57-year resident of the North Valley and Hardin passed away recently. Christina Stieber was the mother of Mark, Stanley, Paul and Marlene. The Stieber family farm is still in operation

BHC Library deals with frozen pipes, board member shortage

We are into March, and last month will go down as one of the coldest and craziest Februaries we’ve experienced in Big Horn County. According to the marquee at the

Quilts on the Trail event being planned

“It is a chilly day in the covered wagon rolling across the vast prairies of Nebraska. We have started out early in our journey to Montana. The quilt wrapped around

American Indian Caucus addresses ‘transgressions’ that harm women

Although we come from different corners of our state, and different sets of vibrant and diverse cultures, we share the same reverence for life and a sense of the inherent

Socialism, for the U.S., is a pleasant-sounding trap

With all the talk about socialism taking place in this country, a few things need to be pointed out. First, in its truest sense, socialism has failed time and again.

Trapping – a time-honored Montana tradition

When we learned that the Western States Fur Auction, sponsored by the Montana Trappers Association, was being held at the Park County Fairgrounds last week, a couple of our reporters

Author Craig Johnson set to make a return visit to Hardin

When I interviewed for the job of Big Horn County Library director in November, I was asked, “What’s your favorite book?” To be quite honest, that’s like asking me which