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Ronan seniors for June 7, 2023

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is across from St. Luke’s Hospital and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday for lunch and other activities. Our menu:  —  Wednesday, June 7: leftover casserole, salad, dessert  —  Friday, June 9: meatloaf, salad, dessert  —  Monday, June 12: spaghetti, salad, dessert  —  Wednesday, June 14: sloppy Joes, salad, dessert The Area VI Agency on Aging is having a cookbook fundraiser. To submit a recipe, stop in and get a form.  Pinochle is played every Monday from 3:30-6 p.m.  We  have a pool table available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ...


Polson seniors for June 7, 2023

POLSON — World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, 2023.  The Western Montana Elder Justice Council will hold an educational meeting at the Polson Senior Center on June 15 at 10:30 a.m. The United States Attorney’s Office and Adult Protective Services department will discuss several import...

St. Ignatius seniors for June 7, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — We want to send a big “Thank You” out to all that have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. You are appreciated for all that you have done and are doing. You don’t have to be a senior to join and support our center. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a meal ...

Passenger rail conversation comes to rural Montana Passenger rail conversation comes to rural Montana

RONAN — The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) held a series of six community engagement meetings throughout rural Montana last week, including one at the Ronan Boys and Girls Club. Community members gave their input on the possibility of the restoration of passenger rail service through southern...

US 93 rumble strip installation completed

ews from Big Sky Public Relations RONAN — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in partnership with HighMark Traffic Services Inc. announces completion of the roadwork project on US Highway 93 (US 93) between the Interstate 90 (I 90) Wye Interchange and Big Arm. Rumble strips were added to ...

Governor negates months of work with PL 280 funding veto Governor negates months of work with PL 280 funding veto

LAKE COUNTY — HB 479 would have provided $5 million over two years from the Montana Department of Justice to Lake County for reimbursement of a portion of the costs of Public Law 280. Additionally, the bill would have created a task force that would recommend a permanent solution to funding of PL 280 t...

Polson seniors for May 31, 2023

POLSON — June 5 is the Strawberry full moon … in Texas. Here it is in mid-July … maybe. Country Pasta of Polson is continuing their long-time support for our food program. Those fresh noodles enhance our pasta recipes. Thanks to all our local business who provide goods and services in ...

St. Ignatius seniors for June 31, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — It is nice to get the rain to nourish the plants and to settle the forest fire smoke. Sending positive thoughts to our neighbors to the north. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a meal with us on any of the following days: Menu:  —  Friday, May 26: lunch - Asi...

Ronan seniors for May 31, 2023

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is:  —  Wednesday, May 31: spaghetti, salad, dessert  —  Friday, June 2: pork chops, salad, de...

Women 4 Wellness health fair returns Women 4 Wellness health fair returns

PABLO — The Women 4 Wellness event returned last Thursday to the Salish Kootenai College for the first time since the start of COVID-19 and saw great attendance from vendors and visitors alike.  With 83 tables set up in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center, the one-day event provided nume...

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