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Dixon senior for March 30, 2022

DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner.  Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take out meal requests for $5 per serving. Feel welcome to place an order in advance, call 406-246-3310. All ages are always welcome. Pinochle is back. Pinochle is being hosted every fourth Monday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Next game is Monday, April 25. Menu for the coming week is: — Thursday, March 31: barbecue pork sandwich, salad, dessert — Monday, ...


Polson city manager discusses proposed business license Polson city manager discusses proposed business license

POLSON — Rumors have been spreading through Polson about a new fee soon to be passed on to local businesses. The reality of the proposal, as explained by Polson City Manager Ed Meece, is less far-reaching than some businesses fear.  Proposed by the city’s executive branch, the primary sta...

Ronan paints the town green Ronan paints the town green

RONAN — Last Thursday, the city of Ronan gathered on Main Street to enjoy a vibrant green parade in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.  Led by a chorus of bagpipes, the parade marched down Main Street surrounded by people clad in shamrocks and small children ready with bags to gather up ca...

Candidates file for state, local offices

With the filing deadline in the rearview mirror for county, state and federal elections, it’s clear the most action in the primary on June 7 will occur in newly minted U.S. House District 1, which covers 15 counties in western Montana, including Lake. Five Republicans, three Democrats and one Libertari...

Citizens march in show of support for Ukraine Citizens march in show of support for Ukraine

POLSON — More than 30 people, bundled up and bearing blue and yellow flags, banners and sunflower bouquets, braved the cold last Monday to walk back and forth across the Polson bridge in support of Ukraine.  The march was organized by Lake County Democrats and billed as a non-partisan event. &l...

Ronan Cooperative Brewery expands offerings Ronan Cooperative Brewery expands offerings

RONAN —In the face challenging financial times, the Ronan Co-op Brewery is rolling up its sleeves and choosing to tackle their problem by offering even more to the community.  After powering through their first year of operation during the pandemic, the Co-op is facing some financial trouble. N...

PHS musician accepted into prestigious choir PHS musician accepted into prestigious choir

POLSON — Senior Joe Martinez has become, according to his teachers, the first student from Polson High School to be accepted into the All Northwest Jazz Choir.  The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) holds auditions for All Northwest every year for choir and every other year for b...

Ronan High School choir performs on PBS Ronan High School choir performs on PBS

RONAN — Last week, the Ronan High School Choir had their performance aired on Montana PBS. An opportunity presented to Ronan students in years past, Celebrate America is a national program designed to give “life-enhancing” opportunity to the country’s youth by showcasing their choi...

Polson debates de-annexation of property

When Lyle and Shelley Smith, owners of OH Well Drilling and Pump, acquired two tracts of land adjacent to their business atop Polson Hill, they thought it was outside of the Polson city limits, as is their current property.  Shelley Smith told the Polson City Commission at its regular meeting last Mo...

Dixon seniors for March 16, 2022

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also a...

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