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Dixon seniors for Sept. 30, 2020

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community. We are still adhering and following social distancing precautions. We are accepting take-out meal requests only. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4. The menu for the coming week is: —  Monday, Oct. 5: chicken, potato salad —  Thursday, Oct. 8: roast, mashed potatoes, To place an order in advance, call 406-246-3310.   


Come jam in October

News from Classic Country Jammin’ POLSON — Classic Country Jammin’ will be open for players on Oct. 4, at the Lake Bar on Highway 93 across from the Lake City Bakery, from 1-4 p.m. Please bring your own instruments and sound equipment, including a mic. If you don’t have sound equ...

Community hay bale contest continues during pandemic Community hay bale contest continues during pandemic

RONAN — In an effort to keep morale up when most events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce is still holding onto a bit of fun with the annual “Trail of Bales” hay bale decorating contest.   “Can’t wait to get to see what is in ...

Polson teachers share concerns over return to 4 or 5-day school week Polson teachers share concerns over return to 4 or 5-day school week

POLSON – Several Polson teachers expressed concern about returning to four- or five-day in-school education – a plan that may be launched as early as Oct. 5 – during the Polson School Board’s regular meeting Sept. 14.  The board met in the Polson High School auditorium. Curren...

Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs nab homecoming wins Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs nab homecoming wins

ST. IGNATIUS – The Mission Bulldog celebrated during last week’s homecoming festivities, and although some of the traditional homecoming activities were not feasible due to COVID-19 concerns, homecoming spirits were kept alive. On Friday evening, the Bulldogs were able to place a checkmark in ...

Ronan’s Seniors for Sept. 23, 2020

RONAN — Hope everyone is surviving the smoke. The fires in California, Oregon, and Washington are really socking us in the smoke.  We are still serving meals-to-go and you need to call the Ronan Senior Center at 406-676-2371 to place your order. You need to pick up your meals before 11:30 a.m. ...

St. Ignatius seniors for Sept. 23, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — We are excited to have our soft opening on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizen’s Center. On the menu are Indian tacos, served by our staff. We will all need to observe social distancing and wear masks except when eating, of course. People will need to find a pla...

DAYTON DAZE celebrated DAYTON DAZE celebrated

DAYTON — The community of Dayton celebrated its local superheroes – the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department/QRU and first responders – with an afternoon of fun, festivities and fundraising during Dayton Daze on Saturday. This year’s festivities offered a little something for everyone,...

New city manager melds experience, passion New city manager melds experience, passion

POLSON — When Ed Meece steps into his new job as Polson city manager on Oct. 1, he returns to the work he most loves: working in small-town government.  Meece is no stranger to city government, having spent nearly 30 years working in communities large and small. “The first 90 days will be...

Montana’s first co-op brewery opens in Ronan Montana’s first co-op brewery opens in Ronan

RONAN – Montana’s first cooperative brewery opened in Ronan on Sept. 4, and a steady crowd has filtered through the side doors of the establishment at 400 Main Street. “It’s a relief to finally open up,” said Heidi Fleury, director of the Ronan Cooperative Brewery. “To ...

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