By Boone Goddard / Valley Journal On Friday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m., U. S. Representative Ryan Zinke, incumbent candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, showed up for a rally on Highway 93 near Polson City Hall. Approximately 30 of his supporters waved signs and played music while many vehicles driving by honked their enthusiasm. Some passersby, however, presented Zinke with a thumbs down. Zinke spoke to and chatted with several individuals while also answering questions on various topics. Although no speech was planned for this particular event, Zinke did mention he and his supporters would be headed to “The Shoe” restaurant to continue conversations. ...
News from the City of Polson POLSON — The City of Polson will hold a “Civics 101: Polson” class on Oct. 29, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Polson City Hall. Have you ever wondered the difference between the Mayor and City Manager in Polson? Perhaps you’re curious about t...
News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — “Meagher of the Sword,” a musical history presentation, takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake. Curtain times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. The sho...
News from the League of Women Voters HELENA – With absentee ballots for the general election arriving in mailboxes this week, the League of Women Voters of Montana offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides Montana voter...
POLSON — The Mission Mountain Spinners group is new to our activity list. Bring your spinning wheel, fiber, etc. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month (Nov. 5). Call Linda at 208-520-1013. Due to the increasing numbers of meals being served daily, we are seeking another part-time cook that ...
ST. IGNATIUS — Remember to Vote on Nov. 5. Bingo was held last Saturday and fun was had. The lucky blackout winner took home $100. Our next bingo event will be on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. We will have the AARP Safe Driving Course on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Some insurance companies will give you a discount...
ARLEE — Happy Oct. 2-24 and happy fall. It seems fall is here but keeps getting interrupted with hot days and cool/cold nights, but for the most part we have had beautiful blue skies with fluffy clouds and brilliant starts at night and a full moon coming for Halloween. How blessed we are to live where ...
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....
“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...
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...
