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RONAN — The Ninepipes Museum received a new storage shed last week thanks to the combined efforts of a supportive community. The ever-growing museum has been using their basement to store ladders and tools alongside important storage sections for both their gift shop and their collections. The multiuse space is also where they work on the preservation and cataloguing of museum items. “We’re really stacked for storage here,” Jo Cheff of the Ninepipe Museum stated. “(A storage shed) is much needed.” Through a newsletter, the museum spread word to their members that they needed funds for the project. One long time member, Dick Moore, stepped u...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — The 2022 license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy new hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most s...
News from Fish, Wildlife, Recreation & Conservation PABLO — Due to the increase in recreation pressure on CSKT Tribal lands, including developed and primitive sites, it was determined a conservation permit fee increase was necessary in all resident categories. Fee increases will be used for ad...
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, for staff training. Come in early to get your materials that day. We will re-open for our regular hours on Wednesday, March 9, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Upgrade...
Do you know a Lake County resident high school senior with an interest in conservation, natural resources, and agriculture? Then check out our Future Steward Conservation Scholarship on our website: https://lakecountyconservationdistrict.org/. Award: $500.00 Application opens: 2/2/2022 Application c...
News from Strong Nation MONTANA — A new Fight Crime: Invest in Kids research report makes a compelling case that recent Congressional preschool investment proposals could provide a strong, long-term, net return on investment (ROI). Montana, for example, could reap an ROI of $240 million if federal...
News from the Department of Revenue HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about these upcoming important deadlines: April 15 - Property Tax Assistance Program The Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) provides property tax rel...
News from Journey to Wellness PABLO — The community-driven, crisis intervention initiative, Journey To Wellness (JTW), recently announced a $750,000 financial investment from the Headwaters Foundation. The investment will be distributed over the course of three years, with the intention of furt...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced a $6 million investment to develop Montana’s workforce and equip hardworking Montanans with in-demand skills. “As our economy grows, so are opportunities to work in a good-paying jo...
Freya Peel POLSON — Freya Ann Peel was born on Jan. 31, 2022, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place, measuring 19 inches long and weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Freya’s parents are Hope and Samuel Peel of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Kurt and Traci Johnson. Patern...
