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Liberty County will  soon be hosting a Master Gardener course. The class will consist of 16 class hours, & the $50 cost will include the book & materials. Topics will include pruning, composting & pest management. The "exact" times, dates & locations will depend on those signing up for the class. For more informatio...

Story Hour at the Valier Library scheduled for today, Tuesday, has been rescheduled. Don't worry about a thing...the library WILL have Story Hour tomorrow, Wednesday morning at 9:30.

Northern Telephone has scheduled another network maintenance window for tonight, Monday, beginning at 11:30, & ending in the morning at 6. Telephone, long distance & broadband services may be affected. Northern Telephone's office is open until 5 tonight at 973 2114, for any questions....

Because of our high winds, along with the High Wind Warning that's in effect until 9 o'clock tonight, Shelby Schools has CANCELLED both activity bus trips for tonight, Monday. NO JV boys & girls Basketball Jamboree at Fairfield, & NO activity bus up to Sunburst for the Toole County Spelling Bee. The Be...

It's the Annual "S(redacted) B (redacted) Sunday BBQ Pork Rib Dinner" this Sunday, presented by the Dutton UMC Women. All the pork rib FUN will be carry-out ONLY, & you can pick up your pork & bring home the bacon starting at noon on Sunday, at the Dutton United Methodist Church. It's $...

The Choteau Chamber of Commerce is putting on a "High Grade Round Dish Party" (I can't write the real name lest I get sued by Roger Goodell) & Chili Contest & Feed this Sunday afternoon. All the FUN will kick off at 3, down at the Stage Stop Inn. Don't ...

The nationwide blood crisis has impacted our Montana hospitals, & Dutton & & Conrad, are coming to the rescue. Dutton will have a blood drive this Wednesday, 2/9, from 10 to 3 down at the Legion Hall. On Thursday, this week, Conrad steps into the action with a "drive" at the Conrad Mission Church from 11 until 5:30. With only ...

The Discovery Lodge over in Seville is conducting a COVID & flu vaccination clinic until 3 o'clock this afternoon (Friday.) Please call 873 2315 for more information, & stay safe...

My hero, Bob Dylan, has been doing his never ending tour for years & doesn't seem to have any plans to quit any time soon! Tomorrow morning, Saturday, on Puffman Sports Trivia, I'll continue my "never ending" sports trivia question. This Saturday, marks the 3 or 4th week I've been unable to get the correct answer. Wh...

We're only one week away from Valentine's weekend, & there'll be a special Valentine Day bake sale next Friday, the 11th, down at Shelby Floral. All the delicious bake treats will be available from 10 until 2, next Friday, with the proceeds benefiting our community healthcare. MA...

Mama Mia! The Pondera Players are ready to roll & holding auditions for Mama Mia: The Musical. The players will be auditioning for singers, dancers & actors next Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 2/8, & 2/10, at 7 o'clock both evenings. Who needs ABBA...

The  Red Cross reports the country is in the crosshairs of a nationwide blood CRISIS posing a real risk to patient care. In some areas, we're seeing medical staff making difficult decisions on who gets blood transfusions & who will need to wait until more blood is available. We're h...