POLSON – Construction is continuing to progress forward toward a winter 2020 completion of the gymnasium located on the west side of Linderman Elementary School. On Friday afternoon, Rex Weltz, superintendent of Polson School District, released a status update concerning the project. He said construction continues on a somewhat limited basis due to the COVID-19 virus and that construction crews are following social-distancing protocols and are monitoring and adapting as necessary to the ever-changing situation. Travelers Insurance Company is covering the estimated $4.2 million project replacement cost of the gym as an insurance claim. The multi-phase construction project is curr...
News from FWP MONTANA – Montanans are lucky to have so many opportunities to get outdoors and recreate, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks encourages recreation outside, we also encourage careful planning and prudence. The safety of the pub...
SAN FRANCISCO — State leaders and doctors are cautiously optimistic that the Bay Area’s early moves to lock down residents have prevented surges of coronavirus patients from overwhelming the region’s health care capacity thus far. Six Bay Area counties were first in the country to adopt ...
MONTANA – With schools across Montana transitioned to online learning and state child protection specialists moving home visits online, child advocates are raising concerns about the health and safety of at-risk youth. Gov. Steve Bullock ordered Montana schools to close on March 16, and later extend...
RONAN – People in the Ronan community joined a worldwide teddy bear hunt to give children a fun scavenger-style game to play during the COVID-19 pandemic as schools and other social events are closed. The Ronan Police Department is also participating in the game by putting stuffed bears in the...
ST. IGNATIUS — We’re trying to do our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19, so our center is closed to the public. We are still doing deliveries and take-out meals. If you would like to order or cancel a meal, please call 406-745-4462 before 10:30 a.m. If you are picking up a take-out meal, pl...
RONAN — 2020 has sure thrown us some curves. I hope you are all able to stay well in this time of social distancing. Some people with depression are having a real hard time so if you are able to check up on friends and family, whether it be using social network or just a quick phone call, it can really...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is still closed except for home delivery of lunch, Monday-Friday, at $5 per meal with prior payment arrangements. Lunch for the week: — Wed, April 8: oven beef stew, roll, Jello fruit salad, poke cake — Thurs, April 9: meatloaf, baked p...
DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community. In light of President Trump’s leadership for social distancing precautions, we are accepting “take out” meal requests only. Please leave a message by noon on the day of the meals being served. Call 406-246-3310 and le...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock extended through April 24 directives he issued to protect Montanans from COVID-19 by slowing the spread of the virus in Montana. The Directives were set to expire on April 10. “We know that staying home will help to flatt...
