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News from the Office of Public Instructio n HELENA — Superintendent Arntzen has released the list of Montana school districts that will participate in the free and reduced-price school meals or free milk programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Children may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals or free milk if household income is within the limits of income eligibility. For further information on applying, please see the frequently asked questions or contact the child’s school. CEP = Community Eligibility Provision – families not required to apply for benefits Pricing = families must apply for benefits and submit a household application Ronan Pu...

News from Whitney Liegakos, St. Luke Public Relations Manager   RONAN — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts. They have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality &mda...

Marriages Dakotah Shaun Jenson and Amy Jacqueline Roth Kyle James Kyfer and Rebecca Lynn Garnett Vidya Sina Singh and Samuel James Schaffrin Brett Martin Stanfield and Karol Ann Knight Katie Ann Moore and Scott Rich Welch Randal Shane Peak and Barbara Malia Kipp Cary Walter Baszler and...

Top Dawg Arenacross held youth and adult dirt bike races at the Polson Fairgrounds Aug. 2-3. See more photos at www.valleyjournal.net.

RONAN — Riverside Contracting, Inc. crews will be onsite next week wrapping up electrical work and road sign installation throughout the project area. Single-lane closures may be required where work is occurring. The speed limit remains at 35 mph in the construction zone. Work will occur Monday, August...

News from Flathead Valley Community College KALISPELL — Flathead Valley Community College has announced its selection as one of 18 nationwide recipients this year to join the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). This honor comes as part of the largest expansion of the initiative to dat...

POLSON — I overheard a conversation about a person who didn’t want to go to exercise class at the Senior Center because “Everyone who goes there dies!” Well, yes, they do. We all die from something. Sometimes it’s laughter. Laughter is the best kept secret for a life well-lived....

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 is the following: —  W...

ST. IGNATIUS — Hope everyone enjoyed the rain and cool weather that we had. Sending prayers that all the fire fighters are safe and no one loses their homes. Be safe. We still have an Area VI Agency on Aging Cook Book to sell. It contains recipes from local resident of Lake, Sanders, and Mineral Cou...

Baylor Pluff  POLSON — Lamyah and Renzo Pluff are excited to announce the arrival of their little brother, Baylor Chad Pluff. Baylor was born on July 8, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20 inches long and weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Baylor’s pa...