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The Bearcreek, Montana coal mine, & the February 27th, 1943 coal mine explosion & fire that killed 75 of the 78 men on duty on the day shift. I'll be up at the Marias Heritage Center this evening (Tuesday) to read & share more Montana History as we continue on with the b…

The wheels of progress grind slowly but surely. Helena Sand & Gravel was unable to begin construction of the Galena Street lateral yesterday (Monday,) as they were on standby for locates & surveys to be completed. Work got underway this morning (Tuesday.) Front...

I'll be stopping by the Marias Heritage Center here in Shelby this evening (Tuesday) to read & share more Montana History. (I also like to pick up a piece of gossip or two when I'm there,) We'l bel continuing on with our current "armchair traveling" historical adventure this evening wi…

Kevin area residents can find out for themselves tomorrow (Friday!) The Kevin Senior Center is going to be hosting an OFFICIAL Medicare counselor, & right now there's THREE open appointment slots available. If you're interested, please contact Cindy as soon as possible TODAY. Th...

It was February 27, 1943, when one of the 75 coal miners killed in the Bear Creek, Montana underground coal mine explosion scratched out "Goodbye wifes and daughters." That the title (Goodbye Wifes and Daughters) of our current read Tuesday evenings during Montana History at the Ma…

The Montana Veterans Affairs Representative will be "reporting for duty" tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 9:30 up at the Toole County Courthouse. The "Rep" will be "on duty" at the courthouse until 11:30, then's it's on the road to Cut Bank. The "Rep" will be a…

Today's Tuesday, & that means tonight, I'll be up at the Marias Heritage Center to read & share more Montana History. We're all "caught up" in the book, "Goodbye Wifes and Daughters," the riveting story of the February 27, 1943 coal mine explosion, fire & disaster dow…

We'll know "something" tomorrow (Wednesday) night when our Toole County Commissioners will conduct a public forum for discussion over at the Shelby High School Auditorium. Tomorrow evening's public forum at 7 o'clock will pertain to the Marias Medical's request …

The late Emil Anderson knew this after the lights went out in the mine. He knew the DEADLY gas would soon be coming for him. Anderson was one of the 78 men on duty February 27, 1943, when the Smith Mine in down Bearcreek, Montana blew up. I'll be sharing & reading more on that disaster …

The "Round Table!" Down in Choteu this evening (Wednesday,) the Choteau Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a "Round Table" meeting at the Choteau Country Club. ALL are welcome to attend tonight's meeting at 6 o'clock.Why not listen & LEARN! St...

That's where "I'll" be this evening (Tuesday.) The Marias Heritage Center to read & share more Montana History. Our current read is, "Goodbye Wifes and Daughters," beautifully penned by Susan Kushner Resnick. Looking forward to reading more on th…

The Farm Service Agency will holding an ARC-PLC producer meeting TODAY (Monday,) down at the Coyote Club here in Shelby. This afternoon's meeting's schedule for 1 o'clock SHARP & will pertain to the FSA's agricultural risk coverage & price loss coverage programs. …