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Polson seniors for Dec. 20, 2023

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.    Happy Christmas to all. My memory seems to get shorter by the day. I’m hoping Santa Claus has a short memory. I tried to be nice, mostly, if that counts. I just must wait and see.  Activities:  Need a place to warm up for a few minutes? Come on in and stay as long as you want.  Space is available for playing card-table style board or card games. Communal jigsaw puzzle always going, and a small library.     Bowling: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. - lane fee $13 open group no weekly commitment  Bridge: inquire at center  VA rep.: first Friday and third T...


Ronan seniors for Dec. 20, 2023

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital.We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: Dec. 20th: baked potato bar, salad, dessert Dec. 22nd: fried chicken, potatoes, salad, dessert Dec. 25th: Merry Chr...


Arlee Seniors

ARLEE — Here it is the last month of 2023. We’ve enjoyed the bounties of Thanksgiving, the friends and families around the table the many stories of the past and, of course, always so much to be thankful for in our lives. Now we are on to preparing for Christmas, which includes, shopping, sending...


Ronan celebrates season with parade of lights, holiday raffle Ronan celebrates season with parade of lights, holiday raffle

RONAN — The downtown streets of Ronan filled with spectators for the annual parade of lights Dec. 8. Organized by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, the event brought in children and adults alike to watch the brightly lit holiday floats parade down Main Street and under the Ronan archway. Chamber member La...


DPHHS urges Montanans to discard recalled products

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Federal, state, and local officials are urging Montanans to check their homes, child care facilities, and schools for the recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce or apple puree products (listed below) and discard them immediately. The Department of Public Health and Hu...


GNP to increase 2024 frontcountry campground fee rates 

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Glacier National Park is implementing fee rate changes to most frontcountry campgrounds in 2024 and Apgar Group Sites in 2025.   The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act is the legislation that allows the collection of expanded amenity fee...


2024 Lake County candidate filing dates announced

SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS:  File with the Election Office    •    Filings Begins – Dec. 14, 2023  •    Filing Ends – Feb. 12, 2024  •    Write in filing for Special Purpose Districts closes on     &nbs...


Polson Community Church announces new lead pastor Polson Community Church announces new lead pastor

News from Dave Vail Polson Community Church POLSON — Polson Community Church is pleased to announce and welcome Bruce Richter as the church’s new Lead Pastor. Pastor Bruce Richter and his wife Gaynor, have served a variety of churches in their 35 years of ministry together in their native...


St. Ignatius council swears in new member St. Ignatius council swears in new member

ST. IGNATIUS — A new council member was sworn in during the St. Ignatius City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Rikki Menz-Merchant’s term will start Jan. 1. She and incumbent Janis Heffern were sworn in by Mary Leishman.  In other news, Public Works Director Scott Morton said the town ...


Local Rep. Linda Reksten appointed to Montana 250th Commission

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his appointments to Montana’s 250th Commission. The commission is charged with planning and implementing a state program to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026...


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