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Flathead Cherry Festival Celebrates history, community

POLSON – The Polson Business Community has been hard at work planning the 23rd annual Flathead Cherry Festival featuring local art, vendors, food, and cherries. We invite you to Downtown Polson- Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, July 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to celebrate the history of the Flathead Cherry growers and the community we love to live in.  Fun Festival Facts: • 70% of the booths are local and regional artists, with over 120 vendors participating • Fresh local cherries, pies, and yummy baked goods  • 2 food courts • Live music Saturday afternoon  Activities:  July 30:  Cherry Alley near The Cove Piz...


Good Old Days winners announced Good Old Days winners announced

News from Candy Faroni   ST. IGNATIUS — The 39th annual Good Old Days event winners have been announced.  Parade Winners - Grand Prize: Hometown Auto (Commercial) - Commercial: 1st- Rods Harvest Foods, 2nd- Mountain View Cenex, 3rd- Cedar & Sage Salon - Clubs/Organizatio...

Ronan Revitalization proposes downtown improvement projects Ronan Revitalization proposes downtown improvement projects

RONAN — With a visit from the Montana Main Street (MMS) program on July 11, the Ronan Revitalization Committee outlined their next steps for upcoming projects to breathe life back into downtown.  Ronan received an offer of membership from MMS back in March, along with the offer of an additional...

St. Ignatius seniors for July 27, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — The last weekend in July is coming right up, before we head into the dog days of August. We are hoping for an uneventful fire season and a great last month of summer. Our menu for the week:   —  Friday, July 29: chef’s salad, rolls, fruit, lemon cake &mdash...

Polson seniors for July 27, 2022

POLSON — Fifty Years! That is the age for eligibility for membership in our not-for-profit organization. Fifty years ago, the Polson Senior Center was chartered. Look forward to events celebrating our Golden Anniversary. Call 406-883-4735, Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com, or visit us at 504 Thir...

Good Old Days returns to St. Ignatius Good Old Days returns to St. Ignatius

ST. IGNATIUS — Streets filled with families, friends and neighbors July 15 to 17 to celebrate over 39 years of fun, games and food at the annual Good Old Days event.  The morning started with the annual Buffalo Run, which travels through and around Main Street. One of the eldest contestants, Bo...

Water management board authorizes new wells, answers questions Water management board authorizes new wells, answers questions

RONAN — The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board is making headway through a stack of domestic well applications, thanks to an interim application process developed this spring. The five-member board meets regularly at the Office of the Engineer, located in the former Masonic Lodge in Ronan, ...

UM bio station researchers find nutrient imbalance in Flathead Lake UM bio station researchers find nutrient imbalance in Flathead Lake

FLATHEAD LAKE — As any gardener or farmer can tell you, nitrogen and phosphorus are chemical elements found in soils and fertilizers that plants need to grow. They also know different ratios of nitrogen and phosphorus are ideal or detrimental for different types of plants and crops. Nitrogen and pho...

Standing Arrow Powwow brings visitors to Elmo Standing Arrow Powwow brings visitors to Elmo

ELMO — The Standing Arrow Powwow returned this year on July 15 to 17, spiking the population of Elmo and filling the air with music, singing and laughter.  Started 45 years ago in 1977, the Standing Arrow Powwow has been a main attraction of the summer ever since, bringing in visiting royalty f...

Governor Gianforte promotes launch of Montana 988 Lifeline

HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte joined Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials, mental health and crisis lifeline experts, and Montana State University (MSU) officials on July 14 to promote the launch of the Montana 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. ...

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