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Bloomin’ Polson contest held

News from Envision Polson/Beautification Committee POLSON — The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson. Invites you to nominate what you consider to be the “bloomin’ best” gardens. Nominate yourself, neighbor and/or business in the category of:  Best Bloomin’ Business Best Bloomin’ Residence Nomination forms are available at the Polson Chamber of Commerce Office and Chamber’s website (polsonchamber.com). Judging will be based only on the front yards of residences and fronts of businesses the week of Monday, Aug. 1. Drop off your nomination forms to the Polson Chamber of Commerce office by 1 p.m. Friday, July 29 or mail to: Polso...


Providence St. Joe’s in top 30 most socially responsible hospitals in natio

News from Providence POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson has been named one of the top 30 most socially responsible hospitals in the nation by the Lown Institute. Providence St. Patrick Hospital also received an “A” grade and was ranked third in the state. The...


Ronan student represents Montana at American Legion Nationals Ronan student represents Montana at American Legion Nationals

News and Photo from American Legion Auxiliary WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leina Ulutoa, Ronan, is one of 100 young women selected to attend the 75th American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation session July 23-30 in Washington, D.C. As part of the premier ALA program, two outstanding high school seniors ar...


This month’s fishing setup This month’s fishing setup

Rattle D Zastors are fish getters! Lake trout under the whitefish and mixed in with them. Lake trout generally stay close to the bottom. 40 to 65 feet is the target for jigging. 


Over the River and Through the Woods opens Over the River and  Through the Woods opens

News and Photo from Port Polson Players POLSON — The character Nick (played by Kai McDonald) is surrounded by his loving grandparents (clockwise from left) Ron Martin-Dent, Neal Lewing, Karen Lewing and Ann Peacock) who try every trick in the book to prevent their grandson from moving away from th...


Professional outfitter speaks at Co-op Brewery Professional outfitter speaks at Co-op Brewery

RONAN — A special speaker is among this month’s events at the Ronan Cooperative Brewery. On July 21 expert outfitter Smoke Elser paid a visit to share his experiences in the Montana wilderness.  Originally from Ohio, Elser moved to Montana in 1955 to work for the Forest Service in Helena,...


Flathead Cherry Festival Celebrates history, community

POLSON – The Polson Business Community has been hard at work planning the 23rd annual Flathead Cherry Festival featuring local art, vendors, food, and cherries. We invite you to Downtown Polson- Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, July 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to celebrate the history of the Fl...


Good Old Days winners announced Good Old Days winners announced

News from Candy Faroni   ST. IGNATIUS — The 39th annual Good Old Days event winners have been announced.  Parade Winners - Grand Prize: Hometown Auto (Commercial) - Commercial: 1st- Rods Harvest Foods, 2nd- Mountain View Cenex, 3rd- Cedar & Sage Salon - Clubs/Organizatio...


Ronan Revitalization proposes downtown improvement projects Ronan Revitalization proposes downtown improvement projects

RONAN — With a visit from the Montana Main Street (MMS) program on July 11, the Ronan Revitalization Committee outlined their next steps for upcoming projects to breathe life back into downtown.  Ronan received an offer of membership from MMS back in March, along with the offer of an additional...


Secretary Haaland Op-Ed highlights importance of the Native vote

News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON D.C. — In a new op-ed on Indianz.com out today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland highlights the importance of Native people voting. In the new piece, she discusses the importance of democracy in Indigenous communities and the struggle to gain the...


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