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News from the Polson Business Community POLSON — The Polson Business Community invites the community members to head downtown on Friday, Dec. 3 for the 2021 Parade of Lights. Floats will line up behind Cherry Valley Elementary School by 5 p.m. with the parade starting at 6 p.m. The parade route will be the same as years past. There is a $20 entry fee per float - which includes one truck and trailer. Each additional vehicle is $5. Parade entries will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 26. Those entering floats are encouraged to “put as many lights as possible on your entries and help light up our little town.” Trophies and prizes (PBC bucks to spend in the community) will ...
News from St. Ignatius Tribal Health ST. IGNATIUS — The town of St. Ignatius is excited to announce a Christmas Carnival will be held on Dec. 4 at the St. Ignatius Elementary School at 1 p.m. Santa and the Grinch will be there and Santa will be handing out prizes to the kids this year. We have ove...
By M.S. Sacry for the Valley Journal With the U.S. supply chain facing unprecedented backlogs this holiday season, shoppers have been warned that major suppliers of holidays gifts may have bare shelves this year. But one industry’s bust can always lead to another’s boom. Local retaile...
RONAN — There’s a brand new mural in Ronan thanks to the hard work of Mission Valley artist Cameron Decker. A dedication ceremony held Friday afternoon welcomed the new mural that spans the wall leading into the Ronan High School’s main entrance. It honors historic chiefs of the Kootenai...
ARLEE — A group actors from Arlee Elementary brought the fruitful story of Johnny Appleseed to life as they transformed the Arlee High School gymnasium stage into a frontier apple orchard Saturday evening during a Missoula Children’s Theater production. “With just a week of rehears...
Prior to last week’s regular meeting, the Polson School Board held three special meetings, one for hiring staff and teachers, another to change a bus route and a third to consider expulsion for a student who brought a weapon to school. The latter meeting, held Oct. 14, was closed to the public due t...
Sixth grade 4.0: Aiden Courville, Kiran Thomas, Aiden Umphrey 3.5-3.99: Adley Larson, Tristan Sheridan, Kaiven Patten 3.0-3.49: Gunner Courville, Colt Hammond, Revelin Hammond, Brier Morigeau, DJ Stops, Kurtis Wood, Jermaine Appelt Seventh grade 4.0: David Br...
The Ronan Revitalization Committe, a subcommittee of the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce, tackled a variety of agenda items at their Nov. 15 meeting, all with the purpose of improving the town and making it a more enjoyable place for those who call it home. Held at the Boys and Girls Club, progress on curr...
U.S. SENATE — Jon Tester recently announced $1,689,616 in United States Department of Agriculture funding will improve access and quality of affordable housing, Tribal Colleges, and economic development in rural Montana. “These resources will ensure that folks across Montana have access to aff...
News from MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension will host a series of webinars related to COVID-19. “COVID-19 Conversations with Montana Experts” will take place noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, and Dec. 14. They are free and open to the public. The webinar s...
