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Ronan wood business awarded $997,912 grant

News from Tech Woods USA RONAN — Tech Woods USA, LLC (TWU), a small business producing hardwood furniture blanks in Ronan  announces it is the recipient of a grant from the U.S. Forest Service through the FY23 Community Wood Grants program to support the new TWU Mission Mountain Wood Innovation Project. Tech Woods was awarded a $997,912 grant. USFS awarded 19 Community Wood Grants to entities in 14 states. TWU was the sole recipient in the State of Montana. Community Wood Grants, officially titled the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program, awards funding to shovel-ready projects to install a community wood energy system or build an innovative wood product faci...


St. Ignatius seniors for Oct. 4, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — Thanks to all that came to our yard sale and bought items and to those that purchased raffle tickets for the gift basket. The lady that won the basket was very thankful. An AARP driving course will be held on Oct. 27. Call 405-745-4462 and leave message if you want to attend. Lake ...


Ronan seniors for Oct. 4, 2023

RONAN — 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 is: —  Wednesday, Oct. 4: Tator Tot casserole, salad, dessert —  Friday, Oct. 6: clam chowder, salad...


Polson seniors for Oct. 4, 2023

POLSON — Lunch is served at the Polson Senior Center from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. The menu is subject to change. A $5 donation for a meal helps keep our food costs low. We are located at 504 Third Ave. E in Polson. Call before 10 a.m. for home delivery. Some restrictions apply for deliveries. C...


Pedal to Plate Pedal to Plate

MISSION VALLEY — More than a 150 cyclists toured the scenic Mission Valley last Saturday stopping at farms along the way to sample local fare and learn about ag operations. The annual Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate event promotes area agritourism by connecting visitors with local working farms an...


Briefs for Sept. 27, 2023

Bear Aware Month continues   News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — If you’ve traveled east of the Rocky Mountains in Montana, it might not scream “Griz Country.” But don’t let this prairie landscape fool you. There are grizzlies in this region and for th...


Ronan-North highway construction continues

News from Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — Progress continues on the Ronan-North project. This week, streetlight foundations will continue to be installed along US Highway 93 (US 93), south of the intersection with Old US 93/Third Avenue. Traffic control will be in place. Lane closures...


MVP secures federal funds to lessen impacts of rate increase, strengthen area reliability MVP secures federal funds to lessen impacts of rate increase, strengthen area reliability

News from Mission Valley Power PABLO — Mission Valley Power (MVP) is a federal utility managed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) under the authority of PL 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination Act. MVP is a non-profit utility. This year, MVP qualified for funding under the Bipa...


Constitution Contest for MT students announced

News from MT Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced the 2023 U.S. Constitution Contest on Monday during a Constitution Day celebration in the rotunda of the State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated each Sept. 17 in honor of the si...


UM Bio Station highlights impact with marketing intern UM Bio Station highlights impact with marketing intern

   MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station is a world-renowned ecological research and education center tucked along the shores of Yellow Bay, where it has operated continuously for 124 years.  To highlight its long history of impactful work and f...


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