A 48-mile bike tour was a feast for the senses as 175 cyclists wove their way through area back roads sampling locally sourced foods and learning about area history at stops along the way. The scenic ride took cyclists over mostly paved, mostly back roads, to a farm, flower and vegetable gardens and historical points of interest in the Mission Valley. Organizer Carrie Sood said committee members began planning this year’s event back in January. “We’ve been doing (the pedal to plate bike tour) since 2018,” she said. “Riding around and looking at people’s gardens and farms is a wonderful thing.” “It’s really fun and...
News from Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA - Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen launched the 2024 U.S. Constitution Contest on Tuesday during a Constitution Day celebration at the Montana State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated nationwide each Sept. 17 to honor th...
ST. IGNATIUS _ Mark your calendar for the “Yard and Bake Sale” to be held on Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We are looking for a site manager to work 8 to 12 hours a week. If interested, call, and leave message. We will return your call. Menu: - Friday, Sept. 27: noon - tu...
RONAN - The 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: Sept. 25: chicken, penne pasta,...
POLSON - Banana splits will be served at the Polson Senior Center starting Wednesday when you purchase a paid membership for $15. The Memory Café by Angel Care will host activities for those in need of cognitive support. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the center. For more det...
RONAN — During the Fourth Annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday, a free cider pressing, information on fruit gleaning and chronic wasting disease were offered to the public. The event, held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Ronan Visitor Center, also came with an opportunity to speak with CSKT Wildlife biolo...
MISSOULA — Montana’s Medicaid expansion program will sunset in 2025, barring its renewal before the Montana Legislature, and its passage is by no means secured ahead of what could be a busy session. State Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick, the Republican majority leader in his chamber, said that Medicaid...
ARLEE — August sure surprised us with the many thunder, lighting, and rain storms nearly every evening after hot, hot days. But, the weather that brought us down was the BIG wind storms, pulling trees out by the roots or topping them off mid-height. The hay fields were abundantly blessed with a good so...
RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to 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, Sept. 18: loaded hot do...
POLSON — New and renewing memberships are now being accepted for our 24-25 fiscal year for $15. Free flu/covid vaccines will be offered by Safeway Pharmacy on Monday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m.-noon. The Safe Driver Course, sponsored by AARP will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a....
