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Ronan seniors for May 26, 2021

RONAN — Good afternoon from the Mission Valley Senior Center. We are completely reopened and serving meals three days a week. Hopefully everyone has had their shots and are ready to come back to the center and see all their friends, have some good food and do a little chit-chatting. Menu: —  Wednesday, May 26: lasagna, side dishes —  Friday, May 28: birthday dinner - roast beef dinner, all the trimmings  We started playing cards last Monday evening and if you are interested, let Darlene Saloman know. The center dues are owed and cost $10 per person for a year. Hope to see you at the next meal and hope you enjoy the spring weather … &...


COVID-19 challenges met by students, teachers COVID-19 challenges met by students, teachers

The library at Linderman Elementary in Polson is evenly split between rows of desks and shelves lined with books. Students must sanitize their hands to check out books, and desks in the large room are spaced so that kids keep a safe distance from each other.  Three third graders, each wearing a mask,...

Guardrail keeps vehicle from going in creek Guardrail keeps vehicle from going in creek

ST. IGNATIUS — The lights of emergency vehicles could be seen flashing on the Mission Creek bridge in central St. Ignatius on Thursday, May 13, at about 10 p.m. after a wreck occurred with one vehicle totaled and the other missing.  One bystander considered the water below the bridge and said &...

Legal cannabis: Next steps, and what you can do now Legal cannabis: Next steps, and what you can do now

MONTANA — While the bill that establishes the framework of recreational cannabis in Montana is still waiting for Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signature, the department that will implement the program is wasting no time getting ready.   Officials at the Montana Department of Revenue are already p...

Lake County celebrates Special Olympians during annual Torch Run Lake County celebrates Special Olympians during annual Torch Run

LAKE COUNTY — The Flame of Hope passed through the Mission Valley during a two-day celebration of the annual Special Olympics of Montana Law Enforcement Torch Run on May 5-6.  “It’s a really good feeling to give back to these athletes,” said Polson Police Officer Kyle Cooper, ...

Lake County school election results reported

LAKE COUNTY — Unofficial results for the trustee special school elections in Dayton and Ronan were tabulated and reported on Tuesday, May 4.  For the Ronan School District, three-year term, Tom Anderson had 121 votes; Theodore Madden had 67; one write in vote was counted; two overvotes came in;...

Silent auction supports MMIP, closes May 17 Silent auction supports MMIP, closes May 17

News from CSKT   FLATHEAD RESERVATION — In honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples around the world and specifically on the Flathead Indian Reservation, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' MMIP Workgroup launched a fundraising campaign to support local MMIP Victim Services.&n...

Big Arm State Park remains identified Big Arm State Park remains identified

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office   BIG ARM — On Nov. 25, 2020, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the discovery of human remains in Big Arm State Park.   At the time, it was suspected they could be the remains of 37-year-old Miranda “Rosie...

Free bookcase building project held May 22

ST. IGNATIUS – In an effort to build literacy resources, Just Read Mission Valley is offering a free bookshelf-building workshop.  “Every family should have a library of books in the home, and we’d like to help make that possible,” event organizers state. “Just Read Miss...

Dixon seniors for May 12, 2021

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. We have opened the doors for eating in, continuing to follow social distancing precautions, so our friends and neighbors can spend some time visiting with each other. We are also accepting ...

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