
POLSON – Construction work on the Linderman Elementary School gymnasium is ongoing despite social restrictions due to COVID-19 as well as weather setbacks. Officials for the Polson School District report that they are adhering to guidelines made by local, state and federal governments to continue the construction work at the school’s gymnasium. Crews are disinfecting tools and utilizing hand-sanitizing stations throughout the construction site. Staggering work schedules is also being done with a maximum of ten workers on site at any given moment. Intermittent rainstorms have caused some delays as welders work to make headway on the main steel structure. Workers in recent w...
DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community. We are still following social distancing precautions. We are accepting take-out meal requests only. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon requ...
POLSON — As of May 14 the Polson Senior Center is still closed but we anticipate that will change soon, so call if you want an updated status. We are delivering meals Monday thru Friday for $5. The menu is as follows: — Wed, May 20: ham loaf, whip sweet potato, mixed vegetables, coles...
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News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced he is directing $5 million in federal CARES Act funds to expand assistance to thousands of Montanans struggling to afford their home energy needs due to financial strain caused by COVID-19. “Mo...

LAKE COUNTY – To salute and support workers battling on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Montana Air National Guard dispatched two C-130 Hercules aircraft to perform flyovers over hospitals throughout Montana. “The Montana National Guard salutes each Montanan serving on the f...
News from the Arlee Powwow Celebration Committee ARLEE – The Arlee Powwow Celebration Committee has decided to cancel this year’s powwow due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns. We consider the health and safety of our community a priority along with our visiting and neighboring communities. We...

MONTANA – Montana’s primary election is on June 2. The general election will be held November 3. What offices are up for election on the 2020 ballot? Montana’s 2020 ballot will include candidates for U.S. president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, attorney general, secretary...

MISSION VALLEY — Four Mission Valley residents, separated in age by many years, recently shared with the Valley Journal newspaper their opinions about the COVID-19 virus, the stay at home order, their concerns for the future, and how they think we can best help ourselves. Amaya Nine-year-old Am...

This year’s high school seniors won’t sit on stages in caps and gowns to signify the end of their secondary education, but communities are finding ways to celebrate them anyway. In Arlee, Kelly Jo Nagel spearheaded an effort to make and hang banners featuring the seniors’ photos througho...