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Dixon senior for March 30, 2022

DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner.  Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take out meal requests for $5 per serving. Feel welcome to place an order in advance, call 406-246-3310. All ages are always welcome. Pinochle is back. Pinochle is being hosted every fourth Monday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Next game is Monday, April 25. Menu for the coming week is: — Thursday, March 31: barbecue pork sandwich, salad, dessert — Monday, ...


Polson city manager discusses proposed business license Polson city manager discusses proposed business license

POLSON — Rumors have been spreading through Polson about a new fee soon to be passed on to local businesses. The reality of the proposal, as explained by Polson City Manager Ed Meece, is less far-reaching than some businesses fear.  Proposed by the city’s executive branch, the primary sta...


Ronan paints the town green Ronan paints the town green

RONAN — Last Thursday, the city of Ronan gathered on Main Street to enjoy a vibrant green parade in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.  Led by a chorus of bagpipes, the parade marched down Main Street surrounded by people clad in shamrocks and small children ready with bags to gather up ca...


Candidates file for state, local offices

With the filing deadline in the rearview mirror for county, state and federal elections, it’s clear the most action in the primary on June 7 will occur in newly minted U.S. House District 1, which covers 15 counties in western Montana, including Lake. Five Republicans, three Democrats and one Libertari...


Food Choice Bill allows for return of raw milk operations Food Choice Bill allows for return of raw milk operations

For most of the history of mankind, consuming animals and animal products required a much closer relationship with harvest and production than the methods of the 21st century.  If you wanted beef, you’d have to raise and kill it yourself, or at the very least, be in contact with someone local w...


Ronan Ag Appreciation Dinner Returns Friday Ronan Ag Appreciation Dinner Returns Friday

RONAN — On March 25, the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Agriculture Appreciation Dinner for the first time in two years, this time honoring locals Beth and Craig Blevins. The Blevins have been a busy couple during their decades living in Mission Valley. Beth has served as a ve...


Crow Dam spillway project wraps up Crow Dam spillway project wraps up

Weather cooperating, on April 1 detour signs come down, the road traversing Crow Dam southwest of Ronan opens after a two-year closure, and Crow Reservoir will gradually begin to fill again after 16 years of limited storage.  Farmers in the area will no doubt be relieved. Downstream, the reservoir wa...


Polson senior news for March 23, 2022

POLSON — I am madder than a March hare, according to my grandmother. March Madness is what they call this time of year when 64 college basketball teams vie for the National Championship. All that a team has to do is win six games in a row. That team and their fans will be very happy. The other 63 teams...


St. Ignatius senior news for March 23, 2022

  ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center is ready for spring! After a fun St. Patrick’s Day dinner, we are ready for more green. Bulbs are pushing their way through the soil and dried  leaves at my house and brightening up our days. Menu for the following week:   ...


Dixon senior news for March 23, 2022

  DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We...


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