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POLSON - Fire season is upon us.  Be careful with fireworks and campfires!  As the story goes, Elizabeth Willing Powel approached Benjamin Franklin on a street in Philadelphia after the signing of the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, and asked “Well Doctor, what have we got, a Republic or a Monarchy?” Ben replied, “A Republic, if you can keep it.” Stay awake. I woke up thinking about how to continue to protect our Republic.   Activities: -   AARP Safe Driving Course: Early sign-up requested. We have about a dozen more openings. Call us.    -   Wednesday Play Day: cards, board games, kitchen table games, Dominoes. Invite a...

News from Ronan Library District and Flathead Reservation Zero to Five RONAN - The Ronan Library is holding a Youth short Story Writing Contest and a Youth Poetry Writing Contest. Group I is open to children entering grades 3, 4 and 5 in the fall. Group II is open to children entering grades 6, 7, and 8...

News from YWAM Tribal Waves RONAN - Come celebrate the amazing small town of Ronan on Friday, June 25. This 4th annual family-friendly event requires donations to make it happen: 600 hot dogs & buns, mustard & ketchup, 1000 napkins, ice, water bottles, 1000 paper bags for popcorn, popcorn butter...

News from the Lake County  Election Office LAKE COUNTY — The following individuals have filed for positions in the Sept. 9 Municipal Primary Election.  Mayor of St. Ignatius - Daren Incashola Town Judge of St. Ignatius - Mary Leishman City Commissioner of St. Ignatius (At Large...

News from CSKT, EKI POLSON – At a critical time to capture water in Flathead Lake, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Energy Keepers Inc. are implementing a solution to balance the multiple needs of the community. EKI will implement a 45 percent reduction in the license required minim...

News from Salish Kootenai College PABLO — Salish Kootenai College (SKC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael M. Munson as the institution’s next president, following an extensive national search and approval by the SKC Board of Directors. Dr. Munson will assume the role effect...

ST. IGNATIUS — Beneath sunny skies and the sound of cannon fire, the Fort Connah Restoration Society welcomed guests to its annual Rendezvous this past weekend, a lively and educational celebration of Montana’s frontier past. The 2025 Fort Connah Rendezvous delivered a vibrant mix of historica...

News from Sloane Stinson, MDT RONAN -The Montana Department of Transportation  (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. have postponed the start of the project that will enhance the intersection of US Highway 93 (US 93) with Third Ave. and Old US 93. The delay is due to project materials not being d...

News from Polson Pickleball Club POLSON — Members of the Polson Pickleball Club put a bench at the O’Malley Park courts on June 8 in memory of a club member who recently died of cancer. Dennis LaBonty was an active pickleball player who shared the love of this sport with all. The bench was b...

News from Helping Hands of  Mission Valley MISSION VALLEY - All Children ages through 18 years of age are welcome. Nutritious no cost breakfast and lunch. Please visit the following locations now through Aug. 8. Ronan/Pablo: In June eat at locations only. In July and August, grab and go meals and m...