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RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located cross from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, Jan. 17: Polish dogs, salad, dessert — Friday, Jan. 19: beef stroganoff, salad, dessert — Monday, Jan. 22: variety casserole, salad, dessert — Wednesday, Jan. 24: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert AARP tax people will be at the Mission Valley Senior Center every Wednesday through April 10 starting on Feb. 7. They will prepare taxes for any age person with any income. Give us a call to sign up for thi...
POLSON — Last week’s blizzard reminded us of what Montana weather can be: dangerous for us and devastating for livestock. People who want to live here should visit in January or February, then decide. All are welcome. A correction from last week’s newsletter: Most of our acti...
News from the office of Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says more than 100 candidates filed for office on the opening day of the 2024 Montana candidate filing period. “Congratulations to each of the candidates who filed on the opening...
POLSON — With a strong nucleus of eight returning swimmers and nine newcomers, the Polson Pirate Swim Teams look to make a splash again this season after wrapping up last year with a second-place overall state medal for boys swimmers. Girls and boys team scores combined earned Polson a second-...
PABLO — On Jan. 5, 2024, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council selected Michael Dolson (Hot Springs District), to be the new Tribal Chairman for the Tribes. Tom McDonald (At-Large District) was selected to be Vice Chairman; Martin Charlo (Pablo District) was selected to con...
News from the Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Service BOZEMAN — “Warm temperatures and lack of precipitation over the last couple months have resulted in a bleak start to the seasonal snowpack in Montana and northern Wyoming river basins,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Res...
News from the Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Service BOZEMAN — “Warm temperatures and lack of precipitation over the last couple months have resulted in a bleak start to the seasonal snowpack in Montana and northern Wyoming river basins,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Res...
A group of Montana law students and young activists launched an organization last week to help facilitate freedom-of-information requests and to educate both the public and policymakers on the state Constitution’s right to know. The founders of the Montana Transparency Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply through Feb. 14. However, a few changes are coming this year that applicants should be aware of. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent trout fishing, the Smith Riv...
RONAN — Tinsley Jean Small-Tushka was born on Dec. 20, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 3ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Kristin Small and Jeremy Tushka of Ronan. Paternal grandmother is Velma Tushka of Billings. Maternal grandparents are Sam and Betty Sm...
