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Dixon seniors for Dec. 15, 2021

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 and/or pinochle. 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. Menu for the week: —  Thursday, Dec. 16: dinner – stew, fry-bread, salad, dessert —  Monday Dinner, Dec. 20: Christmas dinner —  Thursday Dinner, Dec. 23: dinner - tuna casserole, vegetables, rolls, dessert Pinochle is hosted every fourth Monday of the month from 7-9...


St. Ignatius seniors for Dec. 15, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — The last two weeks at the St. Ignatius Senior Center have been so busy with the bake sale, bazaar and other holiday activities. Now we can take the time to get ready for our own traditions. We wish you a warm and loving holiday. Our menu:   —  Wednesday, Dec. 15: di...

Loren and Bonnie Clary Scholarship honors couple’s 60th anniversary Loren and Bonnie Clary Scholarship honors couple’s 60th anniversary

RONAN — A new scholarship will soon be available to graduates of Ronan High School.  Worth $1,000, the Loren and Bonnie Clary Scholarship was established through the combined efforts of their children and a family friend to celebrate the couple’s 60 years of marriage on Dec. 27. &ldquo...

Vaccine mandate injunction a temporary relief for hospitals Vaccine mandate injunction a temporary relief for hospitals

The Biden Administration’s efforts to mandate COVID vaccines for healthcare workers ran into a roadblock last Tuesday when a federal judge in Louisiana issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the implementation and enforcement of the rule.  Local healthcare administrators, who had be...

Marijuana tax referendum to be put before voters next June

LAKE COUNTY — The legalization of recreational marijuana, approved by voters in Lake County and statewide during the November 2020 general election, edges ever closer to reality, with sales slated to begin Jan.1.  For local governments, legalization could mean additional tax income, pending the...

PHS senior receives full-ride to Northwestern PHS senior receives full-ride to Northwestern

POLSON — Brookelyn Slonaker, a senior at Polson High School, was recently awarded a full-ride scholarship to Northwestern University in Illinois. Brookelyn spent over a year qualifying for the scholarship via QuestBridge, a non-profit organization that matches high achieving students from low-income ba...

Mission Parade of Lights returns despite rain Mission Parade of Lights returns despite rain

ST. IGNATIUS — A steady drizzle of rain on Saturday evening couldn’t washout the return of the annual Parade of Lights to the streets of St. Ignatius. Parade-goers kept dry by huddling inside doorways or underneath awnings of local businesses, while others simply watched the holiday merriment ...

Lights, music, magic – annual Parade of Lights returns to Polson Lights, music, magic – annual Parade of Lights returns to Polson

OLSON — Holiday spirit was merry and bright as hundreds of community members lined Main Street in downtown Polson Friday evening to celebrate the 2021 Parade of Lights. Hosted by the Polson Business Community, the parade featured more than 20 colorful and brightly illuminated floats and vehicles fro...

Ronan schools provide Thanksgiving baskets to families Ronan schools provide Thanksgiving baskets to families

RONAN — The Ronan Counseling Department handed out 567 pounds of food to families in need this Thanksgiving.  Turkeys were offered to the district by the Montana Food Bank Network back in October, setting in motion the organization of the Thanksgiving baskets. To determine how many were needed,...

Dixon seniors for Dec. 8, 2021

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 and/or pinochle. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon reques...

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