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Car show starts new tradition at Co-op Brewery Car show starts new tradition at Co-op Brewery

RONAN — On July 21, Ronan’s Cooperative Brewery played host to the new Beers and Gears car show featuring the local car club Mission Valley Cruisers.  Head Brewer Jim Myers had previously met the Cruisers and reached out to them again when it came time for another community street closure event. Several members of the Cruisers are Co-op members as well and Activities Director Shelly Cordis commented they were eager to do something to integrate with the brewery. Cordis went to work coordinating with members to bring the event to life and even helped come up with the catchy name of Beers and Gears.  “It went really well for a first-time effort. It was kind of...


MT 988 Suicide Prevention - Mental Health Crisis Lifeline offers support MT 988 Suicide Prevention - Mental Health Crisis Lifeline offers support

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare MONTANA — Montana’s 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. across Montana. The MT 988 Suicide &...


DPHHS increases services to individuals with autism

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On July 20 Governor Greg Gianforte joined members of the Governor’s Housing Task Force for its first meeting. “Nationwide, we have seen prices soar in recent years as housing supply has sputtered, along with a confluence of other f...


Governor Gianforte’s Housing Task Force holds first meeting Governor Gianforte’s Housing Task Force holds first meeting

HELENA — On July 20 Governor Greg Gianforte joined members of the Governor’s Housing Task Force for its first meeting. “Nationwide, we have seen prices soar in recent years as housing supply has sputtered, along with a confluence of other factors. Montana is not immune to those trends,&r...


Daines meets with Montana Boys and Girls Nation delegates Daines meets with Montana Boys and Girls Nation delegates

News from the office of Senator Daines Senator Steve Daines recently met with Montana’s Boys and Girls Nation delegates in Washington, D.C. As a former Boys State-er himself, the Senator always enjoys meeting with young Montana leaders and commends them for their patriotism and commitment to servi...


Additional detections of Avian Influenza confirmed in Montana

News from the MT Dept. of Livestoc k HELENA — On Monday, July 24, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) announced confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Flathead County backyard poultry flock. This is the 10th HPAI affected Montana flock linked to a 2022 wave of HPAI inf...


Briefs for Aug. 3, 2022

Cancer support Group available News from Cheerful Heart, Inc. POLSON — A Cancer Support Group for anyone affected by cancer meets twice monthly at St. Joseph Medical Center from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Gatherings are informal allowing folks to drop-...


Safe Harbor Summer Social planned

RONAN — It’s time for a Garden Party! SAFE Harbor will be hosting a gathering in the Ronan City Park on Aug. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. For nearly 30 years, SAFE Harbor has been the primary victim services agency for the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. All services are free and open to everyone in...


AARP Smart Driver Course taught at SKC

PABLO — The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held in the Sherry McDonald Room of the Joe McDonald Health Center at SKC on Aug. 8 from 1-5 p.m. The class is open to the public but registration is required. The class fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Masks are required. Be up to speed ...


Rotary switches from chili to brews

POLSON — The 2022 Polson Rotary Festival for Youth is set for Saturday, Aug. 13. The chili cookoff is being replaced with a family friendly Brewfest from 12:30-4 p.m. in front of the Elks on Main Street. There will be fun activities for kids; Hellcat Maggie will play on the Anderson Broadcasting mobile...


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