North Central Montana News

Shelby's Kolben Aikin's, took 1st place at last week's Toole County Spelling Bee. The "bee" was hosted by Sunburst, up in the NTCHS Auditorium. Some 38 "master" spellers from Shelby, & Sunburst, competed for a spot in the Top 10. The those 10 spellers included (1 to 10) Kolben Aikins, Breckynn, Raya Sagnella, Joshua Cope, Bree Chilton, Corin Scarborough, Bridger Ergenbright

These guys were FLUME loggers! I'll have a fascinating Montana history book up for grabs tomorrow (Sat) morning on Puff Man Sports Trivia. This coffee table presentation is, "Logging for the Company: Marcus Daly & Flume Logging Near Anaconda, 1883-1917." H...

Shelby's recent blood drive on the 1st of month took in some 59 units of blood. 59 units (!) when the goal was 53, way to go! A shoutout to the 64 good folks who donated during the drive. A shoutout also goes out to the First Baptist Church, for donating & serving up the luncheon for donors & workers. Our ne...

You can do just that in Chester, this Sunday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shoot. The free throw shoot FUN starts at half after 1, & it's for ALL boys & girls ages 9, to 14, at the CJI Gymnasium, in Chester. For more information, please call 799 9602. Have f...

Kanin Johnson from Conrad competed in national punt, pass & kick last February 3rd in Las Vegas and was the boys 6/7 National champion.  He scored a total of 8 points after 5 skill completion: punting, passing, kicking, 40-yard dash and broad jump. Scoring...

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reopening the public comment period for the 2024 Grizzly Bear Management Plan and Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan to ensure Montana counties, Tribes, and state and federal agencies have a chance for input. The new deadl ...

Valier's Community Blood Drive's coming up on the 26th, the last Monday of this month. The drive will be set up in the Valier High School Multipurpose Room, from 1, to 6, on Monday afternoon. While walk ins are always most welcome, you CAN call ahead to schedule your appointment by contacting Kathy Dean, at 279 3737, or visiting RedCrossBlood.org,...

There'll be a fundraiser chili feed & raffle for the King/Schlosser Family, NEXT Saturday, the 24th, down at the Conrad Moose Lodge. The free will donation feed & raffle will run from 4, to 7, Saturday afternoon/evening. Numerous raffle items will be up on the block,. Advanc...

MISSOULA – Brandon Travis admits some of his favorite college memories involve doing taxes. Before you judge him, know the University of Montana alum appears outwardly normal. The 24-year-old hails from the tiny town of Sand Coulee near Great Falls, where he graduated in a class of 10. He then attended UM...

There'll be a Bake Sale Medical Fundraiser, for Jeremiah Cox, this weekend. The fundraiser for Jeremiah, will be at the Choteau Senior Center, this Saturday, the 17th. The delicious variety and....WHAT a variety, will be available beginning at 9, this Saturday morning, & they'll be going strong until they're completely sold out! Le...

With the possibility of 8 inches of new snow over Marias Pass today, (Tues) Northern Transit, here in Shelby, has cancelled their trip over the mountain to Kalispell, today. For our immediate area in & around Shelby, the forecast calls for colder, snow with overnight lows down to 5, I'll be keeping you updated & posted on my Puff Man Blog. On the...

GREAT FALLS — An in-person Hunter Education course is now open for registration in Conrad. The course will be held at the Pondera Co Shooting Sports building in Conrad, begin on March 4 from 6-7 p.m. when students will pick up student manuals and turn in their required materials.  The remaining ...