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Ronan seniors for June 7, 2023

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is across from St. Luke’s Hospital and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday for lunch and other activities. Our menu:  —  Wednesday, June 7: leftover casserole, salad, dessert  —  Friday, June 9: meatloaf, salad, dessert  —  Monday, June 12: spaghetti, salad, dessert  —  Wednesday, June 14: sloppy Joes, salad, dessert The Area VI Agency on Aging is having a cookbook fundraiser. To submit a recipe, stop in and get a form.  Pinochle is played every Monday from 3:30-6 p.m.  We  have a pool table available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ...


Polson seniors for June 7, 2023

POLSON — World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, 2023.  The Western Montana Elder Justice Council will hold an educational meeting at the Polson Senior Center on June 15 at 10:30 a.m. The United States Attorney’s Office and Adult Protective Services department will discuss several import...


St. Ignatius seniors for June 7, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — We want to send a big “Thank You” out to all that have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. You are appreciated for all that you have done and are doing. You don’t have to be a senior to join and support our center. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a meal ...


Budget billing program returns

News from Mission Valley Power LAKE COUNTY — It’s that time of the year again if you participate in Mission Valley Power’s Budget Billing program. Each year leading up to June, your payment amount is recalculated and adjusted based on your last 12 months’ average usage. At tha...


Library renovation update

News from the North Lake County Public Library District POLSON — The construction crew had a very successful May and is finishing up the demo process in June. Some construction has already started to take place and more will be starting in the coming weeks. You can see major changes happening outs...


WMMHC embarks on a new era

News from WMMHC MISSOULA — As the nation continues to see a shift in funding for mental health services, Western Montana Mental Health Center embarks on significant changes to better provide and meet the integral need for mental health care in Montana. With the goal of meeting patients exactly whe...


Briefs for June 7, 2023

Arlee plans 4th of July Parade  News from Terry Cable ARLEE — “Freedom and Fireworks” is the parade theme of the 71st annual Arlee 4th of July Parade. Registration will be at the Arlee High School entryway, with parade line up beginning in the parking lot. The parade begins a...


Lake County Marriages & Divorces for May

Marriages —  Jennifer Jean Toren and William Arthur Harris —  Randy Michael Smith and Ann Marie Deming —  Maggie Anne Baueries and Korey Micheal Green —  Shaughn David Carroll and Julia Lindsay Carroll —  Russell Lee Wolfe and Ruschel Je...


Public review begins for fish preservation project

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Glacier National Park is seeking public comment by June 14, 2023, on an environmental assessment proposing westslope cutthroat and bull trout preservation in Gunsight Lake. The EA is available for public review and comment for 30 days on the National ...


Passenger rail conversation comes to rural Montana Passenger rail conversation comes to rural Montana

RONAN — The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) held a series of six community engagement meetings throughout rural Montana last week, including one at the Ronan Boys and Girls Club. Community members gave their input on the possibility of the restoration of passenger rail service through southern...


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