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POLSON — I volunteered as a driver for a couple of days last week. My greatest reward was when one of my 16 meal delivery clients commented: “This is the greatest part of my day!” I told her it makes my day too. We parted ways with a smile and a giggle. As I drove away, I felt sad for her loneliness and then I smiled, being glad that I could make her happy, at least for a little while. It is more than food that we deliver. We need volunteer drivers for lunch with wheels. Pick your day or days to deliver. Substitutes welcome as well. Starting about 10:30 a.m. and finishing in about an hour Monday-Friday. We will guide you. Save green bags (not Wal-Mart, wh...
USDA fights discrimination News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the financial assistance application process for eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior...
News from the Montana VA BILLINGS — Montana VA Health Care System (Montana VA) is hosting a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. on July 21 at the Benjamin Steele VA Clinic in Billings to unveil a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Mobile Medical Unit (MMU). Montana VA is also hosting a Heath Fair to he...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is located at 504 Third Ave. E and and open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays. Call 406-883-4735 or email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com. Submit your email address for updates and additional information from the Polson Senior Center. Thanks for all the fresh me...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and comment. The draft EA is available on FWP’s website at: fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2023/jun/0630-2023-draft-elk-managemen...
FLATHEAD LAKE — As lake water levels continue to dip, several political leaders have called for action to remedy the situation from both state and federal levels. According to water data gathered by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), on Friday morning (July 7), Flathead Lake has a surface water level of...
News from Sloane Stinson on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — This week, paving operations on the northbound lanes of US Highway 93 (US 93) will continue. Concrete crews will also be onsite, installing curb and sidewalk in the area around Dairy Queen and the southbound cou...
POLSON — Interim Polson Police Chief George Simpson held a round table discussion on June 30 to discuss strategies for keeping the community safe with those living and working in downtown Polson. “I’ve been in Polson about nine years now, and every summer we have an uptick in disor...
MONTANA — Nearly half of Montanans whose Medicaid eligibility was reviewed in April lost coverage, according to new information published Tuesday by the state health department. In total, 15,471 Montanans assessed in April had their Medicaid coverage discontinued, with the vast majority, just ...
News from GPCF POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum is pleased to announce that they have received a grant for $2650.00 from the Greater Polson Community Foundation. According to Museum CEO Gil Mangels, the grant will help the Museum to display, preserve and protect important historic documents....
