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Ronan seniors for Oct. 23, 2024

RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals!  You don’t have to be a Senior Citizen! We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, Oct.  23: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert — Friday, Oct. 25: birthday dinner - roast beef, salad, potatoes —  Monday, Oct. 28: tator tot casserole, salad, potatoes —  Wednesday, Oct. 30: fried chicken, salad, potatoes We are trying to find someone who is interested in cooking, dishwashing and being a Meals on Wheels relief driver. If you or someo...


DPHHS encourages Montanans to prepare for fall, winter respiratory illness

News from DPHHS MONTANA —  As Montana gears up to enter colder weather and another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services is encouraging Montanans to take precautions to help protect against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory s...


Lewings celebrate 50 years of theatre Lewings celebrate 50 years of theatre

“Hello?” Cathy Gillhouse answered the phone last spring. “Oh, hi Karen. You want me to play M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias? What an honor. I’d love to.” Though invitation calls are routine for Karen and Neal Lewing as they plan out their season’s productions, to participa...


CSKT urge EPA to honor commitments to tribes

News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes sent a letter to the U.S. EPA on Tuesday, Oct. 8, voicing significant concerns about EPA’s preferred remedy to address toxic waste at the Columbia Falls superfund site. EP...


Metzger inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Metzger inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame

News from MCHF and WHC The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced on Oct. 9 their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, which includes local cowboy Lonnie Paul Metzger. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated b...


Week 5 Mack Days fishing results announced Week 5 Mack Days fishing results announced

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE -- Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake. They are on the downhill side of the nine-week long competition with just four weekends left. The event ends on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Mack Days fishing events are sponsored by the Confede...


Pumpkins, barrel train rides, baked goods, more offered at Monter’s pumpkin patch Pumpkins, barrel train rides, baked goods, more offered at Monter’s pumpkin patch

­­­ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley residents can experience a variety of outdoor, autumn activities at Zachary Monter’s you-pick pumpkin patch. Located near St. Ignatius right off US Hwy. 93 to the west, the Monters offer over 30 varieties of pumpkins to choose from including medium-siz...


Commissioner raises should be approved by citizens

Editor, As a Lake County taxpayer I don’t think it is fair to the citizens of Lake County who are struggling to make ends meet that our county commissioners are allowed to give themselves a pay raise and cut money from the sheriff’s office budget that pays for the schools SROs whose job is to ...


SAFE Harbor receives Mary Kay Foundation award

News from SAFE Harbor Violence is a societal challenge around the world. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families. In California alone, the cost of domestic violence annually is $73.7 billion for health...


Montana Department of Commerce launches agritourism grants program

News from the Montana Department of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the launch of a new grant program designed to support rural and tribal agricultural businesses and promote economic diversification across the state. The funding is through Commerce’s Agr...


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