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ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius City Council heard a presentation June 1 from nonprofit Mission West Community Development Partners about the possibilities of using federal stimulus monies to tackle long-term town projects. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do some of the things that we maybe thought were too big to do,” Executive Director Jim Thaden said. The state and federal departments of commerce and the U.S. Treasury Department have made many funds available, he said. As a result, the group can now help startups and nonprofits access funding where they couldn’t before. At least one major project is expected to be funded in the ...
News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — There will be no Mother Goose on Monday, June 14, due to the Summer Reading Program kickoff and the Usborne book sale. Mother Goose Story Time, for babies, toddlers normally takes place at 9:15 a.m. on Mondays at the North Lake County Library. ...
Our annual Summer Reading Program returns Monday, June 14, with the theme “Tails & Tales.” Visit our website at: www.northlakecountylibrary.org for registration and information. Also on June 14 is our annual Usborne Book Fair. Stop in between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to shop for new books and educat...
POLSON — Polson High School graduated 119 student this year who walked across the stage to receive their diplomas during a Saturday afternoon ceremony. Pomp and Circumstance was played by the PHS symphonic band to kick off the celebration. PHS concert choir performed the national anthem and Badgerta...
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission High School released 26 graduates into the world on Saturday afternoon while the popular song “Who Let the Dogs Out” played over the loud speaker during the outdoor ceremony. The community came out in droves to support these students with an in-person ceremony on t...
POLSON — Over the recent Memorial Day holiday weekend, parade-goers gathered along Main Street in downtown Polson to pay tribute to those men and women who lost their lives in service to our country. The local National Honor Guard also held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Polson Cemetery which inclu...
Senator Steve Daines traveled to Polson to tour the new Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, which is providing incredible resources to help Montana students succeed in the 21st century. The Senator had a great time speaking with some of the students, answering their questions and...
News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced two bipartisan bills that would help combat fraud and scams impacting Montanans. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on enough hardships, and now Montanans are being targeted by scammers,” ...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production is accepting proposals for pl...
News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — The Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, reopen Polson’s beautiful 1938 log theatre on the lake Friday, June11. “Dirty Work At The Crossroads” ushers in the 46th season to welcome audiences back afte...
