Politics

Pondera County Conservation & our local conservation district remind all of us that it's never too late to plant TREES! Pondera Conservation District is still accepting orders for TREES & shrubs being used in conservation practices. It goes without saying that shelterbelts are as important NOW as ever. If you...

What do YOU think "They" should do with the Dupuyer School Building? There's going to be a public meeting this evening (Wednesday) to discuss that very topic. Tonight's meeting is set to begin at 7 o'clock SHARP to discuss this important community issue...

It's like the old Willie Nelson tune, "On The Road Again." The Highway 2 Association is planning on holding their annual meeting next Monday (2/29) up at the Comfort Inn here in Shelby. Their meeting is scheduled to commence at 11 o'clock SHARP next Monday morning, BUT...

The Toole County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet at noon today (Thursday) out at Ringside Ribs here in Shelby. Long term goals & objectives for the Community Health Improvement Plan will be discussed during today's meeting. The board plans to start off with a "SWOT," which means they'll be identifying the "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats" to menta

The service officer for the Veterans Affairs Division will be here in Shelby this morning (Wednesday.) The officer will be "on duty" up at the Toole County Courthouse from 9:30 to 11:30 this morning. Come this afternoon, the VA service officer will be over in Cut Bank at the Glacier County Extension Office from 1 until 3 o'clock...

Nothing sticks to your ribs like a big hearty bowl of chili, & TONIGHT's the night! The Conrad VFW Post Home down in Conrad is putting on a chili supper this evening (Monday) & you're all welcome to "C'mon down." Tonight's chili feed is from 5 until 7 & they've got plenty for everyone. Rumor has ...

Author Lisa Genova gushes, "B.A. Shapiro once again pens the art world into vivid, sensual life. If you liked "The Art Forger, you're going to love The Muralist." This impeccably researched & adeptly written hardback novel is up for grabs this afternoon (Monday) on Puffman Musical Trivia. "T...

People think of Ripley's Believe It or Not for shrunken heads & other oddities, but the question is: Does Ripley's chronicle presidential stories? They sure do through the good ol' cartoon! My friend Edward Meyer, VP of Exhibits & Archives at Ripley's, will be joining me this afternoon (Friday) at 4:35 on the Puffman Show. The un...

In a major statement against the current political establishment, businessman Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont have won the first primaries of the 2016 election season.

It's Montana History night tonight (Tuesday) up at the Marias Heritage Center in Shelby, & I suspect the book we're currently reading makes "War & Peace" look like a short story! That said, it's a good read for sure, & I'm looking forward to plunging onward with "Half Interest in a Silver Dollar: The Saga of Charles E. Conrad". I...

There will be a meeting of the utmost importance later this afternoon over in Cut Bank! St. Paul Lutheran Church of Cut Bank has scheduled an important meeting this afternoon at 5 o'clock SHARP! It's imperative that ALL members of St. Paul's congregation to attend this evening...

BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Backers of a ballot measure to expand rights for crime victims and their families say they have enough signatures to put the Marsy's Law initiative before voters in November. Montana is one several states where national victims' rights advocates hope to build momentum for the law, now in effect in California and Illinois...