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St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 2, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — It is that time of year when clocks need to be changed. Don’t forget Nov. 6 is the day to set your clocks for the winter months. We are asking everyone to remember to vote on Nov. 8 as your vote is important. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is open for lunch every Tuesday and Friday at noon. We are open the first and third Wednesdays of each month for supper at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a nice warm meal and visit. Nov. meals: —  Friday, Nov. 4: pork stir-fry with rice, Asian slaw, fruit, and cook’s choice dessert —  Tuesday, Nov. 8: beef Stroganoff, veggies, Jell-O with fruit, French bread, cookies —  ...


Polson seniors for Nov. 2, 2022

POLSON — Set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Nov 5. Register and vote at Linderman gym on Nov. 8. Your vote is your voice. Exercise your franchise. Report threats. Celebrate democracy in action. After you have voted, or before, come to the Polson Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8,...


Governor’s agenda to increase housing supply, build stronger workforce unveiled Governor’s agenda to increase housing supply, build stronger workforce unveiled

News from the office of Governor Gianforte BOZEMAN — At a high-density housing construction site in Bozeman on Oct. 28, Governor Greg Gianforte unveiled elements of his agenda to increase Montanans’ access to affordable, attainable housing and build a stronger workforce.  “Face...


Ann Bukacek and John Repke: Two views vie for one seat on the PSC

MONTANA — For nearly a decade, Montana’s five-member utility board has been dominated by Republican commissioners. Voters haven’t elected a Democrat to the state Public Service Commission, which regulates monopoly utility companies in the power, water, garbage and telecommunications industr...


SKC students prepare to help in Greece SKC students prepare to help in Greece

PABLO — Three students at SKC are making a name for themselves by creating an opportunity within the nursing school for students to get hands-on experience overseas.  Part of the Global Brigades initiative, third year nursing students Melissa Oden, Michelle Zempel, and Stephanie Robinson will l...


U.S. Attorney announces election officer for general election

News from the U.S. Attorney’s Office HELENA — United States Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) John Newman will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. ...


Crash and scam updates for Oct. 26, 2022

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department LAKE COUNTY — On Oct. 20 at about 7:15 p.m., Lake County 911 took a report of a two-vehicle head-on collision north of mile marker 65, on US Highway 93 in the “Jette Hill” or “Sunnyslope” area. The crash resulted in the f...


Former assistant chief passes away

POLSON — Former Assistant Chief of Polson Police, Lynn Earl has passed. Earl began his career with Polson Police in 1989. He retired as Assistant Police Chief under Chief Ron Buzzard May 1, 2006. Polson Police Captain George Simpson says Earl died in his sleep at his Polson residence Oct. 19. Lynn Earl...


Animal shelter fundraiser returns Animal shelter fundraiser returns

POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is back with its first in-person fundraiser dinner since the start of COVID.  “Things are going great,” commented development director Julyn Dewitt. “We have some amazing items that’ve been donated.” The Wags and Whiske...


US 93 Ronan-North project announces open house

News from the Department of Transportation RONAN — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting, Inc. are excited to announce that work on the Ronan-North reconstruction project will begin on Monday, Oct. 31. The project starts at the Round Butte Road intersection in Ro...


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