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POLSON — A “Computer Scam Awareness” presentation by Dustin Blush will be presented on Thursday, April 18. Time updates are available at the Polson Senior Center. Call for more information. This presentation is open to all the younger people as well. Meatloaf is on the menu for that day. We have hired a new cook and thank Ms. D for filling the position for the last few months on a temporary basis. This is National Volunteer Month. If you, or someone you know, has volunteered at the center, call us with their name, and any information they have about their service. This includes past leaders, drivers, helpers with commodities, activities leaders and helpers, instructo...
RONAN — Area farmers and ranchers gathered in the Ronan Community Center for the 44th Annual Agriculture Appreciate Dinner on Friday, March 29. The Ronan Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual event to express appreciation for the positive impact the ag community makes in the local economy. Dinner, pr...
A home on Eagle Crest Drive was destroyed by fire the afternoon of Sunday, March 31. According to Polson Rural Fire Chief Will Woodger, both homeowners self evacuated with several pets and firefighters were able to rescue two cats. One cat is still missing. Cause of the fire, which started in a garage attach...
Applications, nominations for Twentieth Judicial District vacancy sought News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte is now accepting applications and nominations to fill a district court judge vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial District. The chie...
“Every overdose is someone’s child. Don’t judge, educate.” This statement challenges public compassion as well as understanding of addiction. Tribal Opioid Response Director Kathy Ross intends to spread the message via T-shirts, bumper stickers and posters. Ross currently wor...
News from Kenn McCarty LAKE/SANDERS COUNTIES — Announcement … For anyone who might be interested in starting a draft horse and driving club for Lake-Sanders Counties. The Montana Draft Horse and Mule Association is working with interested groups to form a local/regional draft driving club h...
RONAN — On Friday, March 29, Mission Valley Live brought Stringfever to the stage at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. A family band from England, Stringfever members include Ralph, Sophie, Graham and Neal. The quartet entertained audience members with their electric string instruments and comedic timi...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte MISSOULA — On March 27 in Missoula, Governor Greg Gianforte cut the ribbon on the first Amazon facility in Montana. Representing Amazon’s first major investment in the state, the new delivery station created more than 100 jobs. “Montana is ...
News from C.T. Camel, CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Fuels Program plans to perform a prescribed burn in the upper Knowles Creek and Little Money Drainages near Perma sometime during the week of April 1-5. Depending on weather, it will most likely be mid-...
The separation of powers among the three co-equal branches of government are essential; and I agree that no branch should be able to overreach its bounds. I want to tell you why this overreach is not happening with SB 442. In Montana, our Constitution does not allow the Executive branch to have the final ...
