MONTANA — The 2022 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and as absentee ballots have already gone out, odds are that scores of Montanans are already busy filling in their votes. If you’re not registered yet, are planning to vote at the polls, or are still confused about what election laws may or may not be in effect right now, Montana Free Press has endeavored to make things a little easier with our 2022 Election Guide. And since the legal landscape has been such a moving target this year, we’re taking the added step of posting answers to some basic questions right here to help make sure everyone has the most up-to-date information at their fingertips. WHEN ARE THE 202...
ST. IGNATIUS — It is that time of year when clocks need to be changed. Don’t forget Nov. 6 is the day to set your clocks for the winter months. We are asking everyone to remember to vote on Nov. 8 as your vote is important. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is open for lunch every Tuesday a...
POLSON — Set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Nov 5. Register and vote at Linderman gym on Nov. 8. Your vote is your voice. Exercise your franchise. Report threats. Celebrate democracy in action. After you have voted, or before, come to the Polson Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8,...
MONTANA — For nearly a decade, Montana’s five-member utility board has been dominated by Republican commissioners. Voters haven’t elected a Democrat to the state Public Service Commission, which regulates monopoly utility companies in the power, water, garbage and telecommunications industr...
PABLO — Three students at SKC are making a name for themselves by creating an opportunity within the nursing school for students to get hands-on experience overseas. Part of the Global Brigades initiative, third year nursing students Melissa Oden, Michelle Zempel, and Stephanie Robinson will l...
News from the U.S. Attorney’s Office HELENA — United States Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) John Newman will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. ...
POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is back with its first in-person fundraiser dinner since the start of COVID. “Things are going great,” commented development director Julyn Dewitt. “We have some amazing items that’ve been donated.” The Wags and Whiske...
PABLO — SKC has recently been awarded several million dollars in grants for the next several years, which they intend to invest in students across a wide range of ages. As part of a joint effort with the University of Montana and Montana Tech, in which SKC was the lead entity, the team receive...
POLSON — Another time change is coming up on Nov. 6. “Fall back” to “Montana Standard time” at 2 a.m. on Nov. 6. Set your clocks back an hour on Saturday so you can stay up an hour later. I wish we could have a time zone that is the same all year round. Some new time...
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center is open Tuesdays and Fridays at noon for lunch and the on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. for supper. We do Meals on Wheels for those elders living within a 6-mile radius of St. Ignatius. If you are interested in receivi...
