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News from Polson Pickleball Club POLSON — Members of the Polson Pickleball Club put a bench at the O’Malley Park courts on June 8 in memory of a club member who recently died of cancer. Dennis LaBonty was an active pickleball player who shared the love of this sport with all. The bench was built by Gary Poor, and the horseshoe art was created by Stevie McAdams. Th bench will serve as a memory of LaBonty’s contribution to the Polson Pickleball Club and the sport. There are plans to add a plaque that says: In loving memory of Dennis “DenLab” LaBonty. Serving up the game winning shots in the heavens. You will always be on the courts and in our hearts...
News from Helping Hands of Mission Valley MISSION VALLEY - All Children ages through 18 years of age are welcome. Nutritious no cost breakfast and lunch. Please visit the following locations now through Aug. 8. Ronan/Pablo: In June eat at locations only. In July and August, grab and go meals and m...
News from Lori Abramson, Polson Chamber Administrator POLSON — There’s no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than Polson, where lake views, community pride, and local traditions come together on one unforgettable weekend. This year’s festivities include a brand-new kids’ e...
News from Dana Grant RONAN — It’s time to celebrate the official arrival of summer at the 2025 Summer Solstice Festival and Brewfest on June 21 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. For the third year in a row, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce is hosting this family-friendly event with a theme ...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced recently the Montana Farm Direct Program is transitioning to an electronic platform for the 2025 farmers’ market season. Moving to an electronic farmers’ market removes the arch...
News from Providence Montana MISSOULA – Providence St. Patrick Hospital has announced the closure of the Family Maternity Center, effective Oct. 10, 2025. After careful consideration of ongoing external challenges, including flat and declining birth volumes, and workforce sho...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte recently attended the Reagan National Economic Forum (RNEF) at the Reagan Presidential Library in California to highlight recent reforms in Montana that made the state a national leader in housing policy. The governor was one...
News from Sloane Stinson, Project & Marketing Manager RONAN - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. will begin work next week to improve the intersection of US Highway 93 (US 93) with 3rd Avenue and Old US 93 in Ronan. This work is in response to public feedba...
News form Carroll College HELENA- Carroll College named the following local area students to its 2025 spring semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. ...
News from CSKT Division of Fire RONAN —The Division of Fire officials want to update the public on the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes fire danger. The Flathead Indian Reservations fire danger has been elevated to High. Although no restrictions are in place at this time, t...
