Whoop, whoop – It’s Friday and it’s a three-day Labor Day weekend for many people! Congratulations! Labor Day is the day that we honor the working men and women of the United States – the people who make this country go. Thank you!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here! It’s where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile. So, get ready to head into your long weekend armed with knowledge and a smile.

Today I write about John Lewis and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the U.S. Attorney for Montana Michael W. Cotter, Max Baucus and Zeno Baucus, Judge G. Todd Baugh, naming storms after politicians, a new Monopoly token, plus I have three winners who are Making Montana Proud! There’s a lot more you don’t want to miss, so read on… Continue reading →