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News from the MT Dept. of Revenue MONTANA — The Montana Department of Revenue warns all Montanans to be aware of numerous scams and frauds related to their tax information and refunds. The most recent scam involves the advertising of a 1-800 number for the Department of Revenue that mimics the department’s call center number. When the taxpayer called that number, they were routed to a fraudster who attempted to get the taxpayer’s social security number and immediate payment for money that the taxpayer allegedly owed. Thankfully, the taxpayer was already suspicious of the number and instead reported the incident to us. The Department of Revenue may contact ind...
News from Humanities Montana CHARLO — On Wednesday, April 3, at 7 p.m., the Mission Valley United Methodist Church, Highway 93, top of Post Creek Hill, will host Winona Bateman, director at Families for a Livable Climate. She will make a presentation on climate change. The event will begin with...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to throw away and not purchase specific ground cinnamon products because samples of these products were found to contain levels of lead that may be unsafe. One of these products, Supreme Tradition ground...
News from the Department of Environment Quality ZOOM — The Successes Study Group will meet on Wednesday, March 27, from noon-2 p.m. and the Challenges Study Group will meet on Thursday, March 28, from noon-2 p.m. Both meetings will be hosted online only (see link below). Final agendas will be post...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $74,872,287 to reconstruct US 93 from south of Kicking Horse Road to Brooke Lane to provide two-travel lanes, a multimodal path, wildlife fencin...
RONAN — Taylyn Sandra Marmon was born on March 8, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Dalton and Connor Marmon of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Cathy Marmon of Ronan. Maternal grandparents are Steven and JeriAn...
News from Billy Conway Artist Fund MONTANA —The legacy of Billy Conway (1956-2021), one of the most influential drummers in American music history, continues to inspire and support the next generation of artists through the Billy Conway Artist Fund. Known for his exceptional skill, creative ...
POLSON — “March madness” is a phrase coined from sports telecasters to describe the time of year when the only thing on TV is basketball. I linked the phrase to English folklore … “as mad as a March hare.” I do not understand why the March hare was so angry. It&rsqu...
POLSON — The Polson City Commission approved a summer watering schedule during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 4. The commission considered a summer watering schedule with specific days and times for homeowners. Homeowners with addresses ending with odd numbers are only allowed to wat...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across the street from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — March 20: hash brown casserole, salad, dessert — March 22: barbecue chi...
