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ST. IGNATIUS – The high school graduation in St. Ignatius was historic this year for several achievements – along with the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was held outside on Saturday, June 6, for the first time to support social distancing guidelines. Students created a half circle, separated by about six feet, in front of a podium. Guests sat in a line of six behind each student. After the ceremony, a parade of students in vehicles followed the St. Ignatius Fire Department truck to allow community to give students a proper salute. During the ceremony, Superintendent Jason Sargent acknowledged the many things the Class of 2020 missed out on after the sc...
News from DPHHS MONTANA – Many of the same meal programs that served families during COVID-19 school closures will continue throughout the summer months, and they just became easier for families to find thanks to the opening of a texting service. The Summer Food Service Program, a USDA program ...
News from LCCDC MONTANA —The Montana Business Adaptation Program will provide reimbursement for COVID-19 expenses related to keeping staff and customers safe – from the purchase of personal protective equipment to resources needed for staff to work remotely. Eligible small business must be M...
Valley Journal staff LAKE COUNTY – The 2020 Primary Election ballots were collected from the mail-in June 2 race with all precincts fully reported, although the results are not yet official. Montana had a 54 percent turnout, and Lake County saw a 53 percent turnout with 10,206 total ballo...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced funding through the federal CARES Act will be used to boost in-state processing and storage capacity for local meat processors, to provide additional financial assistance for small businesses, and to reimburse lo...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to review a challenge to the 2015 Montana DISCLOSE Act and instead uphold a lower federal court ruling that determined the law was constitutional. “Time a...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Sheila Hogan said today a program to support mothers and children is available and ready to help Montanans who may need food assistance, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support. The Women, Infants, and Chil...
News from the office of Senator Jon Tester U.S. Senate — U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently announced that he will now be accepting applications from young Montanans who are pursuing nominations to attend one of the United States Service Academies. He is also extending the deadline for applications ...
News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office LAKE COUNTY – Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said: “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of one of our detention officers.” Corporal Lanny Van Meter, a longtime Lake County Sheriff’s Office employee, died...
LAKE COUNTY – Homes in the area are selling quickly. Real estate agents are having different experiences, but overall, they are selling homes despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Local real estate broker Ric Smith, owner of Century 21 Big Sky Real Estate, said that’s mostly due to people from the st...
