Ads stir controversy in two legislative races

Recent advertisements have caused two legislatives candidates to cry foul several days before Tuesday's election.

Rep. Merlin Wolery, R-Rudyard, is contesting statements by his opponent for House District 90, Democrat Bob Bergren of Havre, about his record on House Bill 124, known as "the Big Bill."

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Big Sandy, says information in a newspaper ad run by Randy Pinocci of Vaughn about Tester's voting record is false.

In another development, Brad Lotton, chairman of the Hill County Republican Central Committee, said illegal automated telephone calls in opposition to Wolery were m...