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Polson, Ronan, Pablo Hunters Education class announced

News from CSKT & Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks  MISSION VALLEY —  ­­Students interested in hunter education are required to register online now at: fwp.mt.gov. A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to the sign in. Please bring signed forms from online registration. The course is free of charge. Required: Students must pick up manuals with instructions at (Beaverhead/Piel Qlawqn Math & Science) building on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo. It will be a one-night chance ONLY on Tuesday, Oct. 1. You can stop by between 6.30 and 9 p.m. IMPORTANT: You do not have to attend the whole time. This is your opportunity to pick up ...


MSU professor to discuss research on family dynamics

By Anne Cantrell, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — When J. Mitchell Vaterlaus worked as a marriage and family therapist, he noticed that many of his clients lacked basic relational skills, including skills in communication, setting boundaries, and combining and establishing familial traditions. &ldqu...


Montecahto Club to host political forum

News from the Montecahto Club POLSON - ­The Montecahto Club, Lake County Democrats and Lake County Republicans are co-sponsoring a candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. The forum will be at the Montecahto Club, milepost 6 on Hwy. 35 north of Polson.Refreshments will be provided by the M...


Ronan celebrates season with annual Harvest Festival Ronan celebrates season with annual Harvest Festival

Community members came out in force for the annual Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce event.  With a plethora of kids activities, a petting zoo, craft and vendor fair, live music, a car show, food vendors, a fall baking contest and trail of bales, the Harvest Festival offered a variety of fun for folks of a...


Births for Sept. 25, 2025

Richard Luchau  POLSON - Richard James Luchau was born on Sept. 6, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.25 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Richard’s parents are Cheyanne and Richard Luchau.     Elora and Tallysa Blevins&n...


Superintendent Arntzen offers update on $500 math, reading grants for Montana teachers

News from the Office of Public Instruction HELENA - On Aug. 20, 2024, Superintendent Arntzen announced that the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) allocated $1.5 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to Montana teachers for math and reading projects in a partn...


St. Ignatius seniors for Sept. 25, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS _ Mark your calendar for the “Yard and Bake Sale” to be held on Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.   We are looking for a site manager to work 8 to 12 hours a week. If interested, call, and leave message.  We will return your call. Menu: - Friday, Sept. 27: noon - tu...


Ronan

RONAN - The 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: Sept. 25:  chicken, penne pasta,...


Polson seniors for Sept. 25, 2024

POLSON - Banana splits will be served at the Polson Senior Center starting Wednesday when you purchase a paid membership for $15. The Memory Café by Angel Care will host activities for those in need of cognitive support. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the center. For more det...


Becoming Bear Aware Becoming Bear  Aware

RONAN — During the Fourth Annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday, a free cider pressing, information on fruit gleaning and chronic wasting disease were offered to the public. The event, held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Ronan Visitor Center, also came with an opportunity to speak with CSKT Wildlife biolo...


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