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Scholarship applications available for PHS seniors, graduates

News from Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation POLSON — Scholarship applications are currently available for Polson High School graduates. Any student who is currently enrolled as a senior at Polson High School or as a previous PHS graduate are eligible for these scholarships; provided by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation (PSEF). Money for PSEF, is generated by various fundraising events, donations from individuals and clubs, and from families who provide scholarships in memory of loved ones. Fifteen different $1,000 scholarships are geared for high school seniors. Fourteen different scholarships up to $2,000 are available for PHS students enrolled in college....


Linderman School hosts Family Heritage Night

POLSON — On Nov. 30, Linderman Elementary was filled with students and families. Heritage night brought in over 475 people admiring students’ hard work put into creative heritage projects. Every student either interviewed a family member or worked with a family member to complete his/her project....


Milton chosen as ‘Coach of the year’ for golf

News from Montana Coaches Association POLSON — The Montana Coaches Association announced Cameron Milton has been selected by a vote of member coaches as the 2023 “Coach of the Year” in the sport of golf for both boys and girls. He will be honored at the 2024 MCA Awards Ceremony at 11:3...


Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Muzzleloader heritage season opens on Saturday, Dec. 9, and runs through Dec. 17. This season is for heritage muzzleloaders only; no other means of taking game, such as archery, is allowed. Note that some areas have elk shoulder seasons through Feb....


Railway project will connect Missoula to Billings, Bozeman, Seattle

News from Maggie Tupper, Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority BILLINGS — The Federal Government will provide $500,000 in seed money to help kick-start construction of Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority’s (BSPRA) North Coast Hiawatha route revitalization between Chicago and Seattle/Portland and con...


FW&P hires game wardens

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Do you like to be in the Montana outdoors working with hunters, anglers and boaters?  Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to fill nine game warden positions. “It’s one of those jobs where It’s not ...


Polson seniors for Dec. 13, 2023

POLSON — I am trying to figure out the perfect gift for those on my “out of state” Christmas list. Allow 10 days or more of shipping time to get those locally purchased gifts to them before Christmas. Not into shopping?  Give money to your local charities. Take the time and effort to c...


St. Ignatius

ST. IGNATIUS — Thank you to the people that put on the Christmas carnival and tree lightening. It was great to see kids having fun and the reindeer were fun. Thank you to all that have donated coats, hats, gloves, and socks that have been taken to the local school to be given to those that don&rsquo...


Governor welcomes $90M VACOM Manufacturing Plant to Lewistown Governor welcomes $90M VACOM Manufacturing Plant to Lewistown

LEWISTOWN — On Dec. 8, Governor Greg Gianforte welcomed VACOM to Montana after the German manufacturing company announced it will establish its United States headquarters in Lewistown. Representing an estimated $90 million investment by VACOM, the new facility will create up to 500 good-paying Monta...


Births for Dec. 13, 2023

Aaron Bigcrane-Chief Goes Out RONAN — Aaron Michael Bigcrane-Chief Goes Out was born on Dec. 1, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 9 pounds, 4 ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Cardell Chief Goes Out and Nathaylia Bigcrane of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Cam C...


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