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City of Ronan begins visioning process

News from KLJ Engineering RONAN — The City of Ronan, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, and Mission West Community Development Partners are working together to use two grants to update their Master Plan and 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. The public is encouraged to participate and share their vision for development and growth in the city. An online survey guides the public to consider the strengths and weaknesses as well as the opportunities for growth.  The plans will examine existing, potential, and achievable opportunities for Ronan’s future. It will analyze how to keep Ronan dollars in Ronan, compete with online and neighboring larger communities, and w...


Annual Harvest Dinner held as take-out only

News from Lynette Rundell POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 53rd Annual Harvest Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 17, for takeout only. Meal consists of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, coleslaw, a roll and pumpkin pie. Please call ahead at 406-883-5864 to place ...


CSKT Transit services launch new way to reserve rides CSKT Transit services launch new way to reserve rides

News from CSKT Transit PABLO — CSKT Transit Services recently contracted with the company named Via, a leader in TransitTech, to create an app for their transportation services. The new app, which you can easily download to your smartphone, assists in creating a door-to-door public transit service...


MMA selects two locals for leadership

News from the Montana Medical Association HELENA — The Montana Medical Association recently announced that its Board of Trustees has selected a new slate of officers to lead the Association through September 2024.  “We are proud to announce these new officers and their commitment to ...


Road renovations continue in Ronan

News from Sloane Stinson, Big Sky Public Relations RONAN — This week, Riverside Contracting Inc. crews will be pouring concrete for the approaches to the Sinclair gas station and properties on the southbound couplet, the short segment of roadway connecting 1st Ave. to US Highway 93.  Concr...


Montana State helps hundreds of student scientists prepare for Oct. 14 annular eclipse Montana State helps hundreds of student scientists prepare for Oct. 14 annular eclipse

News from Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service BOZEMAN – When the moon slips between Earth and the sun on the morning of Oct. 14, two teams of student scientists from Montana stationed along the annular eclipse’s path will send equipment high into the atmosphere to collect data for experiments...


Local student accepted to sing at Carnegie: seeks community support Local student accepted to sing at Carnegie: seeks community support

POLSON — On Friday, Sept. 29, Polson High School junior Bethany Butler received notification that she has been accepted to sing at Carnegie Hall. She will be the first Polson student to ever do so.  Joining an elite group of 300 students chosen from applicants in the United States, Canada and G...


View from the Library

As we head into fall, we have a great lineup of programs for kids including Monday Mother Goose for infants and toddlers at 9:15 a.m. and Thursday Story Time for toddlers and pre-school age at 10 a.m. We have several special guests lined up for Story Time for the weekly themes of Mail, Bath Time, Monsters, a...


Governor cuts ribbon on new energy facility Governor cuts ribbon on new energy facility

News from the office of Governor Gianforte DILLON — Governor Greg Gianforte recently cut the ribbon on Clēnera’s Apex Solar project, celebrating a new source of American-made energy in Montana. “We’re ramping up energy production in Montana with our all-of-the-above approach, ...


NRCS Conservation funding application deadline is Oct. 27

News from the USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making more than $3 billion in funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024. As first announce...


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