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POLSON – Voters in the Polson School District last week rejected a two-bond measure that would have garnered a combined $61 million for the district’s elementary, middle and high schools. Polson School District Superintendent Rex Weltz said the issues that needed to be addressed have not gone away, and it will be up to the school board to decide how to proceed. Weltz said, “the district looks forward to working with the community” to address the educational needs of the children. The proposed 25-year elementary bond measure failed by a margin of 243 votes. A total of 1,690 “no” votes were counted to 1,447 “yes” votes, accordi...
Children of all ages filled the stage in the St. Ignatius Elementary School to tell the story of “Johnny Appleseed” with the help of the Missoula Children’s Theater. The kids practiced their lines for several hours after school for one week to get ready for the show. On Saturday, the cur...
ST. IGNATIUS – On Saturday, the town was full of the holiday spirit. Families spent the day competing in Christmas games, visiting Santa Clause and the Grinch, and appreciating the huge town Christmas tree, newly lit with many-colored bulbs. After a mug of hot chocolate and a bowl of chili, ch...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is opening signup for the Conservation Reserve Program on Dec. 9. The deadline for agricultural producers to sign up for general CRP is Feb. 28, 2020, while signup for continuous CRP is ongoing.
POLSON – Everyone needs a warm coat to make it through the Mission Valley winter; however, as quickly as children grow, it can be hard for parents to keep up with the need for cold-weather gear, so Anne Engebretson’s Coats For Kids program steps in. Engebretson started the program 20 yea...
RONAN —Recovery support is available for those struggling with addiction at The Never Alone Recovery Hall, in the old Boys and Girls Club building on Highway 93, every day of the week. The Never Alone Recovery Hall is a peer support drop-in center. We are simply recovering people offering our experienc...
An agreement between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the federal government over long-disputed water rights took a major step forward Thursday when Montana Sen. Steve Daines said he plans to introduce a bill that would implement a new settlement framework. “Today is a really importan...
News from Port Polson Players POLSON – As their final offering of 2019, Polson’s own Montana ShamRockers will present a holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 12, at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the Lake. Curtain time is at 7 p.m. Reservations are not needed for this free family even...
Anna Belle Jeppesen, second grade Anna Belle is a relatively new member of the club, but from the beginning, she has been eager to participate in activities and share her ideas with both staff and peers. She’s always cheerful and creative and never fails to brighten up a room with her art and her ...
News from Lights Under the Big Sky Committee RONAN – Gazillions of tiny lights outlining barns, a vintage pickup, even a tepee, make Lights Under the Big Sky more than live up to its name. The event’s hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 14 and Dec. 20 and 21. The ev...
