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Polson seniors for Oct. 25, 2023

POLSON — The hallowed evening before All Saints’ Day is coming up on Tuesday, as if you needed a reminder. I buy those mixed candy bags. I sort out all the ones that have mostly orange wrapping for myself and give the kids the other brands when they threaten me with a prank. There is a gift in giving, but I have a limit.   Due to increasing meal deliveries, we have added another route and need help from more volunteer drivers. Now. One day, a few days, or all week. Your choice. Please.  A cafeteria cook position is available now with wage DOE. Contact Kaye at the Polson Senior Center.  Baily Insurance is offering information and assistance for Medicare, p...


Ronan seniors for Oct. 25, 2023

RONAN — 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, Oct. 25: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert —  Friday, Oct. 27: birthday dinne...


Births for Oct. 25, 2023 Births for Oct. 25, 2023

Holt Alfiero RONAN — Holt Sherman Alfiero was born on Oct. 18, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 8 pounds, 1 ounce and 20.5 inches long. Parents are Jesse and Madison Alfiero of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Nancy Alfiero of Polson. Maternal grandparents ar...


Hwy. 93 construction continues in Ronan Hwy. 93 construction continues in Ronan

News from Sloan Stinson for the MT Dept. of Transportation RONAN — Riverside Contracting Inc. crews will continue concrete work this week. This includes pouring concrete for property approaches on the southbound couplet, the short segment of roadway connecting 1st Avenue to US Highway 93 (US 93), ...


Fitness, community celebrated at non-profit’s first birthday Fitness, community celebrated at non-profit’s first birthday

POLSON — Fellowship Fitness, a nonprofit group fitness organization based in Polson, recently celebrated their first birthday with the launch of new programming and a black light dance party. Instructor Jessica Schallock founded Fellowship Fitness in October 2022 with a goal to create a welcoming fi...


Briefs for Oct. 18, 2024

Mission Fire Board to meet News from the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District ST. IGNATIUS — The regular meeting of the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District Board will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Fire Hall meeting room. For further information contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-...


Ronan council considers future expansion Ronan council considers future expansion

RONAN — The Ronan City Council met for their regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Mayor Chris Adler said: “We normally don’t get this full so if anyone needs a chair let us know.” Once seating had been dealt with, agenda items were covered, including law enforcement concerns a...


Montana State students and faculty organize second annual Climate Week

By MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Montana State University students and faculty will hold the second annual Climate Week from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3 with events promoting learning, networking and engagement related to climate change impacts and solutions.  Events will be held on the MSU campus and ...


$26M secured to improve forecasting MT drought, flooding

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — As a part of his continued work to ensure Montana communities are prepared for extreme flooding and drought, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $26,000,000 in funding from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration to support soil moisture...


Big Sky Rail submits Rural, Tribal Public Engagement Report

News from Maggie Tupper, Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority BILLINGS — The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA), completed and has submitted its Rural and Tribal Public Engagement Report to the Federal Railroad Administration. This project and its findings are BSPRA’s inaugural effort t...


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