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News from the Montana Office of Public Instruction HELENA — Superintendent Elsie Arntzen has announced that under the provisions of the “Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),” the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is opening applications for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers competition. Qualifying public and nonpublic schools and community programs will receive federal grant awards between $70,000 and $250,000 a year for five years. These dollars will be allocated through a competitive process to local communities for learning programs before and after school and during the summer months. These programs serve students and families ...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — As a part of his continued efforts to upgrade critical infrastructure and support Montana’s rural economies, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $29,315,277 for Montana’s airports for repairs and improvements for runways, taxiways,...
ST. IGNATIUS — The community came together for the town Christmas tree lighting and a parade of lights on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Good Old Days Park. The event has grown in size and participation, and to accommodate the growth, it was moved to the park this year. In years past, it was held on Blaine St...
Fourth grade Aaron Mock (4.0) Sid, Boyd (4.0) HarleyMae Lindquist (3.3) Fifth grade Liam Howard (3.3) Sixth grade Abram Boyd (3.2) Joey Matt 6 (3.3) Alyra Porter (3.4) Madison Vanderburg (3.3) Seventh grade Denzel Howard (3.3) Sonny...
News from PHS Principal, Andy Fors POLSON — The Polson School District construction projects are moving forward. The first round of sub-contractor bids for the Site & Shell package was awarded in mid-November. The General Contractor / Construction Manager (Swank) was very happy with the partic...
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: Wednesday, Dec. 6: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert Friday, Dec. 8: pork ribs, salad, dessert Monday, Dec. 11: coo...
ST. IGNATIUS — Come have fun and get a big start on the holiday cheer at the St. Ignatius Christmas Carnival, Dec. 2 at the high school. At 5:30 p.m. we will have the lighting of the Christmas Tree with chili, hot drinks and cookies served at the Good Old Days Pavilion. There will be live reindeer, the...
POLSON — “Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy …” Franklin D. Roosevelt’s address to Congress. Tell the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor by an imperialistic country. Never forget the lessons of history. Hanukkah begins Dec. 7 and ends Dec. 15....
News from the North Lake County Public Library District POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library invites you to take their Community Survey. Help us, help you! Please take our Community Survey to help us make our newly renovated library better for you. We’d love to hear your opini...
Ivan Roland RONAN — Ivan Aurelius Roland was born on Nov. 22, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 6 pounds, 5 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Eli Roland and Aspen Bauer of Charlo. Paternal grandmother is Breanna Wallace of Hamilton. Maternal grandparents are Kevin...
