MONTANA – The prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Montana has created “a new reality” for hunters and wildlife managers, just two years after it was first detected in the state. An extensive program of testing deer, elk and moose harvested across Montana from April 1, 2019 to Jan. 29, 2020, turned up 142 positives from Libby to the Hi-Line to the Ruby Valley to southeastern Montana, the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said. The positives included 86 white-tailed deer, 53 mule deer, two moose and one elk. Additionally, the Montana Department of Livestock announced earlier this month that an elk on a game farm in eastern Montana has tested positive for...
ST. IGNATIUS — What did the nut say when he was chasing the other nut? I’m a Cashew! The AARP safe driving class will be Friday, May 8, starting at 9 a.m. Please call the center to get signed up: 745-4462. Bingo is played after almost every lunch. Meals can be delivered to...
RONAN — Another month is rapidly drawing to a close. Our monthly birthday dinner with roast beef and mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, and dessert will be served Friday, Feb. 28. Menu for the coming week: — Wednesday, Feb. 19: beef stew, salads, bread and dessert — F...
POLSON — Despite having a flu shot in October, I got the flu. If you have symptoms, get to your doctor without delay so that you can get the flu medication. As soon as I took it, I felt better. Tai chi is every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. Exercise is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from ...
DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center serves dinner every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. and every Thursday afternoon lunch is served at noon. The menu for the coming week is: — Monday, Feb. 24: dinner - pork roast, mashed potatoes, salad, fruit, rolls, dessert — Thursday, ...
RONAN – Law enforcement officers and a K9 unit moved through the K. William Harvey Elementary School on Friday among dozens of children to answer questions and receive a bit of swag. The event was organized by school staff to bring the community together and thank the officers for their servi...
LAKE COUNTY — According to Katie Harding, Lake County election administrator, nearly 45 percent of Lake County voters participated in the special countywide election of the Lake County Criminal Justice-Facilities and Operation Levy. On Jan. 28 election final results were canvassed with 2,446 votes for ...
By Mary Auld for the Valley Journal ST. IGNATIUS – Soon the St. Ignatius School District will be able to offer expanded programs and a more comfortable learning experience for students. The school is hostin...
POLSON – With the impeachment proceedings concluded, Senate lawmakers look to press forward with the business of the country. One such piece of business currently under consideration in the Senate is legislation that would permanently authorize and completely fund the Land and Water Conservati...
MONTANA — Just how hard do Montana cities, counties, and school districts lean on residential property taxes to fund government services? Figures presented to lawmakers last month indicate the answer varies widely across different parts of the state, ranging from as low as $125 annually per capita in M...
