MONTANA — Senator Jon Tester held a press call on March 24 to elaborate on the funding secured for small agricultural businesses, efforts being made to strengthen American energy independence, and his recently passed postal reform act. In his opening statement, Tester acknowledged that inflation is hurting Montanans across the board, largely by what’s being paid at the pump. To take action to lower these costs, Tester said he called on the Biden administration to use an “all of the above” approach to responsible domestic energy production. This includes releasing oil from the strategic petroleum reserve, making sure that oil and gas leasing process gets sust...
RONAN — The Ronan Revitalization Committee met on Tuesday, March 22, to learn more about the Montana Main Street program (MMS). According to guest presenters Taylor Crowl and Mackenzie Espeland from the program, Ronan was the only town to be accepted this year thanks to the efforts already mad...
ARLEE — The Missoula Hell Gate Elks Lodge #383 recently presented the Arlee Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department with a check for $1,400 to help fund the purchase of critical execution equipment needed to perform their work more safely and efficiently. The new execution equipment updates w...
News from Amy Miller Ronan School District RONAN — Ronan Middle School students participated in the first ever RMS Volleyball Tournament for Mental Health on Friday, March 18. The day-long event coordinated by RMS counselors Kristen Desjarlais and Tammy Young was an opportunity for students, teach...
POLSON — According to one taxpayer website, the average time an individual must work in order to pay off their tax debt is 42 days. The famous “1040” tax form is exactly one half of a work year of 2080 hrs. Ben Franklin wrote in 1789: “Our Constitution is in actual operation...
LAKE COUNTY — Lovers of music, both singers and audience members, are invited to join “The Awakening” on Palm Sunday weekend for two choral concerts on April 9 and April 10. The Mission Valley Choral Society will present the first concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the St. Ignatius ...
ST. IGNATIUS — Our center is shiny, clean and ready for spring. We have some exciting new programs coming soon. Gentle yoga taught by Bonnie Kiser starts on Wednesday, March 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Please check it out if you are interested. On April 5, after our evening meal, Debbie Coffman from Area 6...
DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are als...
POLSON — Rumors have been spreading through Polson about a new fee soon to be passed on to local businesses. The reality of the proposal, as explained by Polson City Manager Ed Meece, is less far-reaching than some businesses fear. Proposed by the city’s executive branch, the primary sta...
RONAN — Last Thursday, the city of Ronan gathered on Main Street to enjoy a vibrant green parade in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Led by a chorus of bagpipes, the parade marched down Main Street surrounded by people clad in shamrocks and small children ready with bags to gather up ca...
