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Army 2nd Infantry Division to hold 100th annual reunion

News from Second (Indianhead) Division Association OLIVIA, NORTH CAROLINA — The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and our 100th annual reunion in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from Sept, 20 - 24, 2023; visit: www.2ida.org/product/reunion/10 on the web, send an email to 2ida.pao@charter.net or call Mike Davino at 919-356-5692. 


Greater Polson Community Foundation grant opens

News from GPCF POLSON — The 2023 grant application deadline is Friday, April 28. Grant applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations with a 501c (3) status in the Greater Polson area.  Grants from the Greater Polson Community Foundation make a significant difference.  Ov...


Tester addresses law enforcement, mental health

MONTANA — In a recent press call, Senator Jon Tester addressed bipartisan bills in the works to support Montana’s law enforcement and measures to be taken to support the mental wellbeing of Montanans.  During the week of March 22, Tester backed the “Recruit and Retain Act,&rdqu...


New record low: MT’s unemployment rate falls to 2.4%

News from the MT Dept. of Labor and Industry HELENA — Montana’s unemployment rate set a new all-time low in February, declining 0.1% to 2.4% according to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. The February rate of 2.4% is t...


Superintendent Arntzen opens stronger connections grant for healthy students

News from OPI HELENA — Superintendent Elsie Arntzen is opening the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Stronger Connections Grant Program on March 27 through Montana’s digital Egrants system. In June 2022 the federal congressional BSCA awarded the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) $4.8 ...


Prep PHS students for the present and future

News from the Polson School District POLSON — According to the US Department of Education, a “skills gap among jobs that require either a high school diploma, postsecondary certificate, or associate’s degree ... presents a barrier to American economic competitiveness” as more of ...


Sandpiper Art Gallery opens scholarship

News from Sandpiper Art Gallery POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson has opened the application period for their art scholarship program. Each year they offer art scholarships to deserving students from Lake and Sanders Counties.   Scholarships are available to students accep...


News from the library

News from Asst. Director Mallory Witham, North Lake County Public Library POLSON — We are currently operating at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E (First United Methodist Church). We will be open for our regular hours of service: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Church hours...


Families First expands to Flathead

MISSOULA — Families First Learning Lab is continuing their expansion in the Mission Valley region. A new Lake County Program Coordinator will develop education-focused workshops, classes, and connection opportunities for families in Lake County.  The part-time, 10-20 hour per week position, fun...


As ski area celebrates 75 years, Whitefish looks to future amid changing climate As ski area celebrates 75 years, Whitefish looks to future amid changing climate

WHITEFISH — This weekend, skiers and riders on Whitefish’s Big Mountain were whooping and hollering as they plowed through deep powder during one of the rare instances where a significant winter storm overlapped with a long weekend when lots of people were planning to hit the slopes anyway. As Wh...


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