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Public asked for help in finding missing Ronan woman Public asked for help in finding missing Ronan woman

News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell LAKE COUNTY — On Oct. 14, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office took a report that 54-year-old Dnette Tenas, of Ronan, had not been heard from by friends or family since Oct. 8. Lake County Sheriff’s Office personnel and Tribal Police officers were able to determine her last confirmed location was in a recreation area near Buffalo Bridge on Oct. 8. Danette had been with friends in that area and became separated from them after a breakdown had occurred on a vehicle they were operating. The friends she was with attempted to locate her, but eventually assumed she got a ride from other friends or people who were present in the area as thi...


PHS launches new graduation requirement for seniors

POLSON — As part of Polson High School’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, we are excited to announce our inaugural year of the “Pirate Pursuits” program — a new graduation requirement for all seniors. This initiative encourages students to ...

St. Ignatius Seniors for Oct. 30, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS — Remember to vote on Nov. 5. Bingo will be played on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. Come enjoy the fun and goodies. We will hold the AARP Safe Driving Course on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Some insurance companies will give you a discount if you take the course. If interes...

Ronan seniors for Oct. 30, 2024

RONAN —  Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals and you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is: — Wednesday...

Polson seniors for Oct. 30, 2024

POLSON — Happy Halloween! Drive safely out there. November 3 is so irritating. Set your clocks back Saturday evening, Montana Standard Time. Or just throw your clock outside and watch time fly away. Tuesday is election day. I call it race day, and I bet on which TV station will predict a winner, ...

Zinke stops in Polson, encourages leaving anger out of discussions Zinke stops in Polson, encourages leaving anger out of discussions

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 vehi...

Attend ‘Civics 101’ in Polson

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...

‘Meagher of the Sword’ to be performed this weekend

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...

LWV of Montana provides voter education tool: VOTE411

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 seniors for Oct. 23 2024

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 ...

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