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News from DPHHS HELENA — Several state officials, banking representatives, and a victim of elder exploitation are speaking out to raise awareness about elder abuse and financial exploitation on Thursday, June 15, at 5:15 p.m. as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The event will feature formal remarks from various experts at the Montana Club located at 24 W Sixth Ave. on the 6th floor in Helena. Susan Bivins of Anaconda will be on hand to share her personal story. In 2022, Bivins was the victim of a financial scam when she was swindled out of $212,000. Bivins said her retirement plan detoured that year when scammers made off with most of her savings after she receiv...

News from Caroline McDonald, Conservation Coordinator LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Conservation District (LCCD) is celebrating National Pollinator Week. Established 15 years ago at the national level, LCCD started its own Pollinator Initiative in 2016. Bees, butterflies, and other animal pollinat...

Harper Reese RONAN — Harper Chuck Reese was born on June 5, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Cameron Reese and Tatyana Schenderline of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Crystal Reese of R...

News from Valerie Lindstrom LAKE COUNTY — Cheerful Heart is a service in Lake County to help cancer patients in Lake County who are currently in treatment. The non-profit provides non-medical services at no cost to cancer patients. Services include transportation to treatment or medical appointmen...

News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — Work by young artists ages eight to 12 will be on display at the Arlee Community Development Corporation’s Fourth Friday Open House on June 23 from 5-7 p.m. In addition to the display of artwork by participants in the ACDC’s youth art program, the event ...

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:   —  Wednesday, June 21: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert   —  Friday, June 23: pizza,...

ARLEE — June has brought with it beautiful clouds, a bit of rain and hot sun, along with wind and a ton of yard and housework to do. If this is getting too hard for you to do, let LCCOA connect you with someone who can help by calling 406-676-2367, or check out the local  bulletin boards for ha...

News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to partici...

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2024 licenses. Licenses available for auction incl...

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2024 licenses. Licenses available for auction incl...