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News from the Ronan Hall of Fame Committee RONAN — A small committee composed of graduates of Ronan High School is working toward creating a hall of fame that would recognize and honor former graduates and Ronan community members who have made important contributions to society as a whole. The hall of fame, when completed, will have an online version as well as a location in the Ronan Event Center. The committee is hoping that induction of the first class into the hall can take place during the 2022 winter sports season. “The Ronan schools and the Ronan community have produced many individuals and teams that have contributed greatly to the Mission Valley and the world be...
POLSON — The annual Flathead Cherry Festival returns to downtown Polson Saturday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 1. The two-day event, sponsored by the Polson Business Community and Flathead Lake Growers Inc, will feature family-friendly activities and summertime fun while celebrating the Flathead Ch...
POLSON – Does splashing, sloshing, digging and diving around in the mud sound like fun to you? Team registration is open for the first annual Bump, Set Splat Mud Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, July 17, at the Polson Fairgrounds. The purpose of the Bump, Set Splat Mud Volleyball Tourname...
News from Polson P.E.O Chapters CA POLSON — Have you noticed how pretty the Polson downtown bump-outs look? P.E.O. Chapters CA and BY members volunteer several hours a month weeding, trimming, watering, raking gravel and picking up trash from these downtown corners. When you see them working, plea...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA — With every region of Montana facing severe to extreme drought conditions, Governor Greg Gianforte called on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to identify all counties in Montana as primary natural disaster areas. “As we continue to se...
More help is on the way for Montana families trying to strike a balance between work and taking care of their children, but concerns remain about whether more one-time funding will bring about long-lasting change. Governor Greg Gianforte announced June 29 that $31 million in funding from the America...
POLSON — It’s no understatement to say Anna Loehrke, director of the Port Polson Players’ production of “The Pin-Up Girls,” was born into the theater. The daughter of Players producers Neal and Karen Lewing took her first turn on stage as a 2 year old in a production of “S...
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Our Summer Reading Program is in full swing. Reading is for everyone and our program is for all ages. Special programs will be Thursday mornings starting at 10 a.m. You can still register. Get the READ SQUARED app free for both Android (Googl...
News from CSKT PABLO — Winona Tanner, long-time Chief Judge of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court and tribal employee for almost 40 years, passed away Friday. CSKT’s Tribal Council ordered that flags be flown at half-mast in her honor. Tanner began working at Tribal L...
ST. IGNATIUS — Allison Delaney, daughter of Stan and Sheri Delaney of St. Ignatius, is a local recipient of a Northwest Farm Credit Services Scholarship. Northwest Farm Credit Services has awarded 85 students from its five-state territory, a total of $212,500 in scholarships. In Montana, 21 scholarship...
