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RONAN — Representatives from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) attended the Ronan Chamber of Commerce meeting on June 1 to give updates on the construction on US Highway 93 and address concerns from the attending public. John Schmidt, District Construction Engineer with the Missoula/Kalispell Montana Department of Transportation, shared in his presentation that paving on the highway would be underway in July, and that the estimated completion of the current portion of the highway would be completed in late August or early September. Chip sealing and striping will continue between Pablo and Polson for approximately another week, and maintenance work to smooth Roun...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — In partnership with the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC), Governor Greg Gianforte announced on May 31 the three Montana schools selected to receive fully equipped fitness centers in recognition of their prom...
News from Terry Cable ARLEE — The opening of the Arlee Jocko Valley Museum will feature an exhibit on loan from the Montana Historical Society featuring the travels of Lewis & Clark. The historic church/museum building houses a continuous photo and artifacts display of veteran memorials, ho...
News from SAFE Harbor LAKE COUNTY — Promoting a safe, inclusive, and healthy community is core to the mission of SAFE Harbor. As part of that mission, annually, the agency supports efforts celebrating Pride. Pride celebrations stem from events that took place in New York City in 1969. On a June mo...
News from the North Lake County Public Library District POLSON — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is available to all children ages birth to age five in Lake County. The North Lake County Public Library kicked-off with a casual first day of registration on Wednesday, May 31, at th...
News from Mission Valley Power LAKE COUNTY — It’s that time of the year again if you participate in Mission Valley Power’s Budget Billing program. Each year leading up to June, your payment amount is recalculated and adjusted based on your last 12 months’ average usage. At tha...
News from the North Lake County Public Library District POLSON — The construction crew had a very successful May and is finishing up the demo process in June. Some construction has already started to take place and more will be starting in the coming weeks. You can see major changes happening outs...
News from the Ronan Chamber of Commerce RONAN — The City of Ronan announced at Wednesday’s City Council meeting that it has selected KLJ Engineering to complete a downtown master plan and economic development strategic plan for Ronan’s greater downtown district. The firm was selected a...
News from the Montana Public Service Commission HELENA — Following the passage and signing of SB 109, the Montana Public Service Commission announces the creation of new boundaries for the five PSC districts. SB 109, carried by Senator Keith Regier and signed into law by Gov. Gianforte, uses th...
LAKE COUNTY — HB 479 would have provided $5 million over two years from the Montana Department of Justice to Lake County for reimbursement of a portion of the costs of Public Law 280. Additionally, the bill would have created a task force that would recommend a permanent solution to funding of PL 280 t...
