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News from Lake County Job Service LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) is excited to announce the winner of the 2024 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship: Nathaniel Young. Young is a senior at Ronan High School and has been involved in National Honor Society, FFA, 4-H mentoring, and the Link peer leadership program. He is also a student athlete and has competed in track, football and wrestling. Nathaniel will attend Flathead Valley Community College to study Electrical Technology and Business. He plans to become an electrician and manage his own business. Young was nominated by the scholarship committee for the statewide Fred Unmack Scholarship. The $1,000...
News from Alicia Lipscomb Director of Ronan Schools bands 6 - 12 RONAN — The Ronan Jazz Band Dinner/Dance fundraiser will be held on May 9 on the south lawn at KWH under the big tent. Dinner tickets cost $20 and are available on the school website: ronank12.edu or at the high school office. Sea...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently urged high school seniors in Montana to continue to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), despite issues resulting from the U.S. Department of Education’s delay in launching the 2024...
News from DPHHS GREAT FALLS — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is hosting a Disability Employment Conference May 14-16 at the Great Falls College Heritage Hall. “This conference will provide Montana businesses with information related to the value of hiring...
A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon. The override poll, conducted by a mail ballot by the Montana secretary of state&rsqu...
News from Sean Dellwo, PHS Activities Director POLSON — Polson High School is delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Howell as the new head girls soccer coach. A proud alumna of the Polson Lady Pirates, Heather Howell brings a deep understanding of the game and a passion for mentoring yo...
News from Sean Dellwo, PHS Activities Director POLSON — Polson High School proudly announces the appointment of Randy Kelley as the new head boys basketball coach, pending board approval. A seasoned coach with a storied history at Polson, Randy Kelley returns to the sidelines after a two-year hiat...
POLSON — Polson School District #23 and Families First present “Family Engagement Night and Summer Activity Expo” on Tuesday, May 7. There will be dinner and fun for the whole family. This event is for K-12 students and their families and includes family cultural activities. You can also le...
News from Frank Szollosi, Executive Director, Montana Wildlife Federation MONTANA — (April 18) marks a historic shift in the management of America’s public lands with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s finalization of the Public Lands Rule, redefining the management of approximately...
News from David W. King Productions Over the past few years, filmmakers David and Jessica King of Polson have produced three feature-length documentary films about legacy, family-run local businesses. The first, Burgers, Fries & Family Ties (2019), profiles Richwine’s Burgerville and is availa...
