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REACH works to build new school in Dayton REACH works to build new school in Dayton

DAYTON — The REACH Foundation has announced its plans to build a new school and community center for the town of Dayton in Proctor Valley.  Started this year by members of the community, Executive Director Kaci Santos explained that REACH has been in the works for the last couple of years. The conversation got started when parents, seeing the issues of the current school, came together wanting better for their kids. On leased Tribal land, the facility has no room for expansion due to the septic system being at capacity. This means the school district is unable to add school basics such as a gym and a cafeteria for hot lunches.  Though the normal process for creating a ...


Turkey Trot raises money for food bank Turkey Trot raises money for food bank

POLSON — Polson Running celebrated Thanksgiving with a family friendly Turkey Trot this year. With an estimated 100 runners, the untimed fun run cost $5 to participate, all of the proceeds going to the Polson Food Bank to help keep those in need fed this holiday season.  To find out about other...

St. Ignatius prepares for Christmas Carnival St. Ignatius prepares for Christmas Carnival

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius will be welcoming back its Christmas Carnival the first Saturday in December at 2 p.m. in the new high school gym.  Put on by the Chamber of Commerce and technically started back in 2003, the town used to put on raffles with the number of tickets dependent on the amo...

Polson Seniors Nov. 30, 2022

POLSON —  We served or delivered 120 Thanksgiving meals on Friday, Nov. 18. See’s Candy has arrived. This is a great holiday gift but we have a limited supply.  Activities: All activities are open to all.  Need a space for a weekday get-together? Plan a party at the Polson Se...

St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 30, 2022

ST.IGNATIUS — We hope your Thanksgiving was joyful with friends and family. With the cold weather that we are having we are wishing all a warm place to be. Menu for the upcoming weeks: Lunch is at noon and dinner is at 5:30 p.m. If you wish to have a take-out meal, please call by 10 a.m. for lunc...

Forest Service unveils Crazy Mountains land swap proposal Forest Service unveils Crazy Mountains land swap proposal

MONTANA — More than a year after the Crazy Mountain Access Project group put a land swap proposal before the Custer Gallatin National Forest, the public has an opportunity to comment on the deal, which seeks to consolidate checkerboard land in the Crazy Mountains. If the swap is approved, the Forest...

St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 23, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Senior Center wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful time with family and friends. —  Friday, Nov. 18:- lunch at noon- Korean beef, rice, veggies, fruit, brownies —  Thanksgiving dinner will be sent to Meals On Wheels clients. &mda...

Polson Seniors for Nov. 23, 2022

POLSON — I know that this article is written a week in advance of Thanksgiving, but I can safely tell you that I will overeat. I can also tell you that pumpkin spice is out, eggnog is in, and I still have leaves to rake as soon as the snow melts in March. See’s Candy has arrived. A great holid...

Polson City Commission tables business license discussion

POLSON — At a Nov. 7 meeting the Polson City Commission tabled, for the foreseeable future, discussion on the proposed business license.  The business license, updated to be called “Safety Inspection Certificates,” based on the actual intent behind the proposed fee for businesses, h...

Ronan discusses possibility of subdivision Ronan discusses possibility of subdivision

RONAN — On Nov. 9 the Ronan City Council listened to information about a possible subdivision coming to town.  Local surveyor Marc Carstens brought in the information, emphasizing that this was simply the introduction of a concept with nothing yet firmly concrete. This initial presentation was ...

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