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Ronan prepares for its first trunk-or-treat event

RONAN — Kids in the Ronan area will be able to enjoy a “trunk-or-treat” on Halloween this year on the lawn of Glacier Bank. Organized by Mission Mountain Holdings, Operations Coordinator Bryla Jones said it came together because they wanted a safe way to give out candy as a business.&nbs...

Governor plans to cut biz taxes

News from the office of Governor Gianforte   KALISPELL — On Oct. 5, Governor Greg Gianforte announced his plans to cut taxes for Montana’s small businesses, farmers, and ranchers. The governor unveiled his plan to reform the business equipment tax in the 2023 Legislative Session, buildin...

Local State Farm agents make donation to Chief Cliff Fire Department Local State Farm agents make donation to  Chief Cliff Fire Department

News and photo from State Farm POLSON — The cost of a wildfire like the recent Elmo Fire can be devastating to a community and an already stretched thin fire department. That helps explains why the Chief Cliff Fire Service Area Department took to social media requesting donations to help feed and ...

Historic Montana job growth continues in August

News from the office of Governor Greg Gianforte HELENA — On Friday, Sept. 16 Governor Greg Gianforte announced both the number of Montanans working and the size of Montana’s labor force grew to new all-time highs in August, according to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (B...

New equine therapy available in Ronan New equine therapy available in Ronan

RONAN — With an equine rehab facility on the way once a barn is constructed, projected to finish in late 2023, the Infinity Appaloosa Ranch has expanded the offerings for horse care in Ronan.  The ranch, owned by Mistelle and Michael Lewis and managed by business partner Diana Whitworth, opened...

Heather Knutson-Walter joins Mission West Heather Knutson-Walter joins Mission West

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners (MWCDP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Knutson-Walter as its new Executive Director effective Monday 8-1-2022. “Heather has the perfect combination of education, experience and passion to lead Mission West. We are delighted...

‘The Maverick’ to host grand opening Friday ‘The Maverick’ to host grand opening Friday

POLSON — After a successful opening on June 15, The Maverick men’s clothing store on Main Street invites the community to join them for their official grand opening on Friday, Aug. 19.  Owned by Valley Journal proprietors Boone and Summer Goddard, The Maverick went from idea to reality th...

$61M secured for MT small businesses

News from the office of Senator Jon Tester BIG SANDY — U.S. Senator Jon Tester today continued his push to support Montana small businesses across the state grow and create good-paying jobs by securing $61,327,969 for Montana’s State Small Business Credit Initiative through the American Resc...

Ronan explores remote worker possibilities Ronan explores remote worker possibilities

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, along with remote work program Trepademics, has conducted a feasibility study for creating a coworking space and more remote worker opportunities in the tri-county area.  Zen Parry of Trepademics has worked remotely all over the world for aro...

City commission approves TIF grants City commission approves TIF grants

POLSON — Applications for grant funding from the Tax Increment Finance district (TIF) were a major focus of last Monday’s Polson City Commission meeting, beginning with a unanimous vote to approve a grant to Mark and Dana Johnston for a remodeling project at their home on 2nd St. E.  The ...


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