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Town Pump Food Bank Challenge underway Town Pump Food Bank Challenge underway

News from Polson Loaves & Fish POLSON — The Town Pump Food Bank Challenge started Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Each year, Town Pump challenges the Montana food banks to fundraise money, and if we meet our goal, they match the donations. Our goal this year is to raise $15,000. Town Pump is dedicated to serving the needs of food insecurity in the state of Montana through our food banks. All of our volunteers are dedicated to our families and will greet you with a smile and no judgement or labels. Our goal is that families feel comfortable and safe when they use our pantry. We are 100% operated by volunteers and all monies raised go to the purchase of nutritious foods fo...


Mission Reservoir fishing access restored

News from CSKT Natural Resources ST. IGNATIUS — As of today, the CSKT Natural Resources Department has confirmed the water levels at Mission Reservoir have recovered sufficiently above the minimum pool elevation from the previously recorded low levels measured at the end of August. Due to this ...


Montana centenarians to be honored in October

News from the DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services will honor Montana centenarians during the 54th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on Oct. 3, 2023.    The annual conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Great Falls. Centen...


Local youth headed to Draft Horse Classic Invitational in California Local youth headed to Draft Horse Classic Invitational in California

ST. IGNATIUS — Live Oak Belgians, Draft Horse Services of Lake County is preparing to head to the prestigious invitational draft horse show in California, the Draft Horse Classic, Sept. 21-24. This will be Live Oak Belgians 23rd and last year to attend this show.  This show is exclusively fo...


George Simpson sworn in as new Polson police chief George Simpson sworn in as new Polson police chief

POLSON — Long-time Polson police officer George Simpson was sworn in as the new police chief at the Sept. 6 Polson City Commission meeting. District Court Judge Deborah Kim Christopher welcomed the new chief by saying, “He is grounded in the value system and tradition of hard work.” ...


Spay/neuter clinic provides foundation for healing Spay/neuter clinic provides foundation for healing

PABLO — Nearly 200 cats and dogs were spayed and neutered last weekend during a two-day event sponsored by Arlee Rehabilitation Center’s Spay/Neuter Taskforce. Held in the Joe McDonald gym at Salish Kootenai College, ARC volunteers paired up with veterinarians and vet techs from Spay Montana t...


MSU invites high-school students to get a taste of engineering and computer science MSU invites high-school students to get a taste of engineering and computer science

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University is once again offering a unique opportunity for high school students from around the state to get a taste of what it’s like to pursue a degree in engineering or computer science. The annual Shadow Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 19....


Briefs for Sept. 13, 2023

Mission Valley Children’s Choir to begin again News from Mission Valley Children’s Choir RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir will begin its 8th year on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW in Ronan. Refreshments and “together time&rdquo...


Ronan Harvest Festival is this weekend

RONAN — All are invited to attend the annual Ronan Harvest Festival this Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event will be held in the grassy area behind the visitor center and Glacier Bank. Sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, activities include a farmers market and...


Ronan seniors for Aug. 13, 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: —  Wednesday, Sept. 13: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert —  Friday, Sept. 15: ribs, sauerkraut,...


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