North Central Montana News

It's an ALL CLASS Reunion of Shelby High School, coming up this summer. The reunion committee will conduct a meeting tomorrow (Fri) at the Griddle. Anyone who wants to help out in planning for this summer's Shelby All Class Reunion's invited to attend...

The Dupuyer Community Club's Annual Pancake Supper's set for Sunday, February 2nd. They'll be piling on the cakes at the Dupuyer Community Hall from 4 to 7.Why not join your family, friends & neighbors for a delicious meal of bacon, eggs & pancakes. "Speci...

Our Shelby Speech & Drama team has their Divisional Speech & Drama Meet, coming up NEXT Saturday, the 25th. It's going to be an excellent & FUN opportunity for the community, but right now they're in need of judges for the event, NO experience required! Judges tra...

Montana's Next Generation Conference is on the way to Shelby, on Saturday, February 1st. You'll be amazed with 36 different workshops for our farmers, ranchers & ag businesses on an incredible variety of timely topics. Registration's only $25 for individuals & $45 for couples "IF" you register by this coming Monday, the 20th. If not...

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP(, Office of Field Operations, has announced the Port of Whitlash, is CLOSED today (Tuesday) because of hazardous road conditions caused by the high winds & drifting snow. KSEN, & K 96 FM, will have on-the-air updates on the operating status of the Whitlash Port of Entry, as they become available. I'll also ...

Valier's infamous & FUN Ice Fishing Derby's a no go for 2025. Unfortunately, they're dealing with a real volunteer shortage. The Valier Area Development Corporation (VADC) appreciate all the support from the various vendors & individuals through the years, & sincerely hopes to bring back the derby in the future. However, a...

The Missoula Children's Theatre's holding auditions for their production of The Snow Queen. They'll be performing the show on Saturday afternoon, February 1st, at the Conrad High School auditorium. The Snow Queen auditions will be on Monday, January 27th, from 3:45 to 5:45...

The City of Shelby, reminds us to make sure our water meters are properly heat taped & wrapped with insulation to prevent freezing. You don't want or need a frozen meter! "IF" your water meter does freeze up, the cost of replacing that frozen meter's the complete responsibility of the Shelby resident. St...

You can purchase your 2025 dog & cat licenses during this month (Jan) at Shelby City Hall. Neutered or spayed is $10, NOT neutered or spayed will run 20. Don't worry about a thing, but you'll need to bring proof of current rabies vaccination at the time of your purchase this month. St...

Some are laughing it off as a prank, while others are shaking their fists in the air, calling it unsportsmanlike.

Tomorrow (Sat) morning, on Puff Man Sports Trivia, I'll have a real page turner up for grabs. The book is, "Horse Capture For Glory; Horse Thievery For Profit...or, A Short History of Fleet Equines in the American West," Michael Bugenstein, has penned the underground history of horse thievery & cowboys in the Wild West, & he has a hit on his hands for sure with this ACTION PACKED

Due to recent injuries & illness, Conrad is unable to play their JV girls tonight (Fri.) Don't worry about a thing, the C boys WILL play at 3 o'clock this afternoon with the JV Boys playing at 4:30 today. The Varsity Boys are scheduled at 6 tonight, with the Varsity Girls set to go at 7:30. Th...