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News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — Following devastating spring flooding in 2022, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently secured $11,981,920 to repair roads and bridges in Western Montana. This funding comes both as a direct result of his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as well as through the appropriations process. Tester worked with five Republicans and four Democrats to negotiate the IIJA and was the only member of Montana’s Congressional delegation to vote for the bill. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tester also secured these funds through the 2023 government funding bill. He was the only member of the...
News from Wachholz College Center, Campus of Flathead Valley Community College KALISPELL — John Lithgow, one of the highly anticipated speakers in the second season of the WCC Speaker Series at the Wachholz College Center will be speaking live on April 8, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. An Evening with John Li...
Polson Middle School students paddled boats they made out of cardboard, glue and tape across the pool at the Mission Valley Aquatics Center last week during the annual Duck Boat Dynasty Challenge. Using only duct tape, cardboard, Elmer’s glue, permanent markers and spray paint, PMS students put into...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is providing AARP Tax Assistance through April 15, on Mondays or Thursdays. Call to set an appointment time. Pick up your packet and forms at the center prior to your appointment. Activities: Wood Carving for beginners. Sign up at th...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, Jan. 31: chicken pot pie, salad, dessert — Friday, Feb. 1: fish fry...
ST. IGNATIUS —There will be an increase in the cost of the meals by $1 in February due to the increased cost of food supplies, power, heat, and more. If you would like a take-out meal, call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Mealtimes a...
News from the Polson Rural Fire District POLSON — Firefighter Grant Clapp was awarded Firefighter of the Year at the recent Polson Rural Fire District firefighter appreciation banquet. Matt Dougherty was awarded the Fire Chief’s award for his overall contributions to the department ...
ARLEE — Longtime community leader, Shelly Fyant, launches her campaign for House District 91 this week. The district includes urban and rural communities in Lake, Sanders and Missoula counties. Shelly has worked a lifetime supporting important community issues, from voting rights, environmental qual...
Legislative Listening Tour to stop in Ronan News from the Democratic Montana Legislators RONAN — On Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m., at the Ronan Mission Valley Senior Center, 528 Main Street W, Senate Democratic Whip Susan Webber (D-Browning), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Ma...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On Friday, Jan. 19, Governor Greg Gianforte issued Executive Order 2-2024 declaring a state of energy emergency to make it easier for carriers to supply much-needed propane, heating oil, and diesel fuel during harsh winter conditions. &l...
