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Forest Service unveils Crazy Mountains land swap proposal Forest Service unveils Crazy Mountains land swap proposal

MONTANA — More than a year after the Crazy Mountain Access Project group put a land swap proposal before the Custer Gallatin National Forest, the public has an opportunity to comment on the deal, which seeks to consolidate checkerboard land in the Crazy Mountains. If the swap is approved, the Forest Service will acquire 6,430 acres of private land in exchange for 4,135 acres of federal land. Most of the land that would change ownership is in the Crazy Mountains, an area with a complicated ownership pattern where access to a handful of trails historically managed by the Forest Service has become contentious and uncertain. The proposal also involves about 1,000 acres of land near Egl...


St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 23, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Senior Center wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful time with family and friends. —  Friday, Nov. 18:- lunch at noon- Korean beef, rice, veggies, fruit, brownies —  Thanksgiving dinner will be sent to Meals On Wheels clients. &mda...

Polson Seniors for Nov. 23, 2022

POLSON — I know that this article is written a week in advance of Thanksgiving, but I can safely tell you that I will overeat. I can also tell you that pumpkin spice is out, eggnog is in, and I still have leaves to rake as soon as the snow melts in March. See’s Candy has arrived. A great holid...

Polson City Commission tables business license discussion

POLSON — At a Nov. 7 meeting the Polson City Commission tabled, for the foreseeable future, discussion on the proposed business license.  The business license, updated to be called “Safety Inspection Certificates,” based on the actual intent behind the proposed fee for businesses, h...

Ronan discusses possibility of subdivision Ronan discusses possibility of subdivision

RONAN — On Nov. 9 the Ronan City Council listened to information about a possible subdivision coming to town.  Local surveyor Marc Carstens brought in the information, emphasizing that this was simply the introduction of a concept with nothing yet firmly concrete. This initial presentation was ...

Donate to ‘Coats for Kids’ Donate to ‘Coats for Kids’

News from Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — All Valley Bank locations and the Polson Elks Club are accepting new or clean and gently used coats for kids through February. Cash and gift donations are also accepted. These will be used to purchase coats. Coats may picked up at Valley Banks, Monday-...

Polson seniors for Nov. 16, 2022

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center will be closed on Nov. 24 and 25. Have a great Thanksgiving Day and weekend. We will reopen on Monday, Nov. 28. See’s Candy has arrived and we have a variety of choices. Give one away, keep the others for yourself; there’s a limited supply.   Mid...

St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 16, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — Winter is upon us. Take care, drive with caution and be careful when walking. The St. Ignatius Center offers warmth, a warm meal and companionship at our noon meals on Friday, Nov. 18, Tuesday, Nov. 22, and Tuesday, Nov. 29. Meals: —  Friday, Nov. 18: Korean beef, rice, ...

Lake County Elections Office releases unofficial general election results Lake County Elections Office releases unofficial general election results

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Elections Office has released the unofficial results of the 2022 General Election for Lake County as of 5 a.m. Nov. 9. Results are unofficial until canvassed.   - For U.S. Representative 1st District, Ryan Zinke won in Lake County with a total of 7,261 votes ver...

Red Ribbon Week events resume, highlight dangers of drug use Red Ribbon Week events resume, highlight dangers of drug use

RONAN — Ronan Middle School recently concluded its Red Ribbon Week, teaching the kids about the importance of making good decisions in the face of drugs and alcohol.  Red Ribbon Week was started in 1985 after the death of DEA Agent Kiki Camarena. After Camarena’s death, friends of his lau...

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