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Safety is always in session: back-to-school reminders for motorists News from Montana Department of Transportation MONTANA — Montana’s schools are back in session, which means many children are walking, bicycling, or riding a school bus to and from their destination. MDT would like to remind motorists to always be attentive and alert while driving, to share the road, and to obey all traffic laws as school days bring school buses and increased traffic during school start and end times. Make sure you understand and follow Montana’s school bus laws. Yellow flashing lights indicate children are preparing to load or unload, and motorists should be prepared to stop. Re...


Bulldogs celebrate homecoming  Bulldogs celebrate homecoming 

ST. IGNATIUS — The Bulldogs battled it out against the Vikings on a cool Friday night on their home turf. The homecoming game didn’t go in the dogs’ favor, 6-30.  The Bulldogs scored their only touchdown in the second quarter with a 65-yard touchdown. The touchdown pass was thrown b...


Interior Dept. launches effort to preserve Federal Indian Boarding School oral history

News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced the launch of an oral history project that will document and make accessible the experiences of the generations of Indigenous children who attended the federal boarding school system. This effort &nd...


Cancer support group meets twice monthly

News from Cheerful Heart, Inc. POLSON — A cancer support group meets from noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the St. Joseph Medical Center Chapel located inside the front entrance to the hospita. The support group is for anyone affected by cancer and is led by Pastor M...


Fall open debris burning begins

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Open debris burning for the fall burning season, started on Oct. 1. Fire danger is LOW on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Careless debris burning is a major cause of wildfire on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Open burning is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 on the Flat...


Ronan wood business awarded $997,912 grant

News from Tech Woods USA RONAN — Tech Woods USA, LLC (TWU), a small business producing hardwood furniture blanks in Ronan  announces it is the recipient of a grant from the U.S. Forest Service through the FY23 Community Wood Grants program to support the new TWU Mission Mountain Wood Innovati...


St. Ignatius seniors for Oct. 4, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — Thanks to all that came to our yard sale and bought items and to those that purchased raffle tickets for the gift basket. The lady that won the basket was very thankful. An AARP driving course will be held on Oct. 27. Call 405-745-4462 and leave message if you want to attend. Lake ...


Ronan seniors for Oct. 4, 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 is: —  Wednesday, Oct. 4: Tator Tot casserole, salad, dessert —  Friday, Oct. 6: clam chowder, salad...


Polson seniors for Oct. 4, 2023

POLSON — Lunch is served at the Polson Senior Center from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. The menu is subject to change. A $5 donation for a meal helps keep our food costs low. We are located at 504 Third Ave. E in Polson. Call before 10 a.m. for home delivery. Some restrictions apply for deliveries. C...


Pedal to Plate Pedal to Plate

MISSION VALLEY — More than a 150 cyclists toured the scenic Mission Valley last Saturday stopping at farms along the way to sample local fare and learn about ag operations. The annual Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate event promotes area agritourism by connecting visitors with local working farms an...


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