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View from the Library

Where does the time go? It’s hard to believe we’re already gearing up for another Annual Summer Reading Program here at the library. The “Color Our World” program runs from June 9 through Aug. 7 and we’re bringing back the beloved Bug Race. There are two ways to record your read...

Polson Boxing Club’s Oziah HeavyRunner excels at Golden Gloves Polson Boxing Club’s Oziah HeavyRunner excels at Golden Gloves

News from the Polson Box Club POLSON — The Polson Boxing Club is thrilled to announce that Oziah HeavyRunner proudly represented Montana at the Regional Golden Gloves Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. During a fiercely competitive second round, HeavyRunner dislocated his right shoulder, halting ...

Polson seniors for May 14, 2025

POLSON - The Greek goddess of spring was named Maia. The May full moon was on May 12. Many cultures called it the flower moon, the hare moon, or the milk moon. See? You’re not too old to learn something new. My grandpappy liked moonshine; he told me so. I like the moon too.  This is the time to...

Flathead Lake Museum opens for season on Thursday

POLSON - The Flathead Lake Museum, 708 Main St., is open May 15-Sept. 16, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sundays 1-4 p.m. They focus on homesteading on the Flathead Indian Reservation have the true Flathead Lake Monster.  

Fourth graders learn about agriculture during annual ‘Ag Days’ event Fourth graders learn about agriculture during annual ‘Ag Days’ event

RONAN — Mission Valley fourth graders learned about all things ag last week during the annual Ag Days event held at Mountain Shadow Cattle Ranch April 30 and May 1. Spread over two days to accommodate the number of participating schools, fourth grade students from Polson Ronan, St. Ignatius, Mission...

Polson Middle School educator honored Polson Middle School educator honored

News from Betsy Wade, Polson SD #30 Curriculum Coordinator POLSON — Polson School District proudly announces that educator Nicole Camel has been named a recipient of the 2025 National 180 Educator Award by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators who...

MT Community Foundation acknowledges MMIP Awareness Day with statewide billboards MT Community Foundation acknowledges MMIP Awareness Day with statewide billboards

News from Montana Community Foundation HELENA - May 5 was Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, an annual day to raise awareness of the disproportionately high rates of violence and disappearances faced by Indigenous people, particularly women and girls. Each year, Indigenous wom...

Polson seniors for April 7, 2025

News from Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal POLSON - Our fiscal year is now in the fourth quarter, and it is projected that we will meet and exceed our budget expectations. Thank you all for your continued support for our Polson Senior Community Center.  We are fully committed to our mission to p...

Three Mission Valley communities opt to review local governments Three Mission Valley communities opt to review local governments

  Residents of Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius communities opted to review their current form of government in the June 2024 primary election and that process is now underway. The option for local government review is unique to Montana and was added to the state’s constitution in 1972 to give...

Manners of the mountains: Mission Valley youth learn backcountry horse skills Manners of the mountains: Mission Valley youth learn backcountry horse skills

POLSON — The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen hosted a hands-on youth education event on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hobby Horse Place LLC, aimed at preparing young riders for responsible and skilled travel in Montana’s backcountry. Designed with the next generation in mind, the eve...


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