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News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester issued the following statement on March 7 in response to the reported decision by USPS Postmaster Louis DeJoy to relocate Missoula’s Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) outgoing operations to Spokane, Washington: “Let me be clear: moving Missoula’s Processing and Distribution Center outgoing operations out of state is a slap in the face to Montanans who rely on the postal service for everything from life-saving medications to their hard-earned veterans’ benefits. Montanans are sick and tired of unelected D.C. bureaucrats leaving rural America behind. I am calling on P...

News from Cheerful Heart POLSON — A cancer support group meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group is for anyone affected by cancer and is led by Pastor Matthew Connally of the Rona...

Amos Schoon   POLSON — Amos Anthony School was born on Feb. 23, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Amos’s parents are Chloe and Trevor Schoon. Amos’ paternal grandparents are Kim and Kevin Schoo...

POLSON — Shirley Azzopardi kicked off her campaign for the House District 13 seat with a meet-and-greet at the Glacier Brewing Company on Friday, March 1. This is Azzopardi’s second bid as a democratic candidate for Montana’s House of Representatives. “I’m apprehensive about ...

News from the Dept. of the Interior RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — On Feb. 26, the Biden-Harris administration announced the release of the 2024 Request for Proposals for the America the Beautiful Challenge, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The program, which was launched...

News from Cheryl Morigeau, TERS PABLO — Two Eagle River School is trying to update their list of graduates from the early years. In those early years a GED/diploma was awarded for those finishing the requirements. Following are the names we have on file for the first few years (1975-1980) but reco...

News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation needs your help in securing financial support to continue the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets for 2024. For over 20 years these beautiful flower baskets that adorn downtown Polson have been a perfect e...

News from Dana Grant RONAN — Green is a sign of spring and for many a vibrant symbol of St. Patrick’s Day. Along with green, this festive day, honoring Ireland’s patron saint, also conjures up visions of shamrocks, leprechauns, and corned beef. Whether one is Irish or not, St. Patrick&...

News from the American Angus Association RONAN — Jacob Dean Koehler of Ronan, Montana, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the Association are eligibl...

News from Montana Farm Bureau Federation BOZEMAN — County and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of this year’s ASAP commemoration, March 4-8 ...