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Longtime Ronan Mayor Kim Aipperspach has two contenders for his job: councilman Chris Adler and Robert Sager (who the Journal didn’t hear back from by deadline). Incumbent Kim Aipperspach Background: Moved to Ronan from eastern Montana in eighth grade and has lived here ever since; he and wife Denise have four kids and six grandchildren Work & Volunteer Experience: General manager of Arnie’s Gas and Tire, where he’s been employed “forever”; served as president and vice president of the chamber of commerce Political Experience: Initially appointed to complete the second half of a four-year term, then elected to office a...
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The library’s genrefication project is now complete. Do you love spy fiction, or maybe historical romance, what about paranormal sci-fi? We’ve made it easy to find the books you love with our reorganization of the adult fiction se...
Two newcomers to the political arena are vying to serve as mayor of Polson, a post currently held by Paul Briney, who opted not to run for a second term. Eric Huffine Background: Born, raised and educated in Polson; has three children in middle school and high school Work & Volunteer Exp...
LAKE COUNTY — Ballots for upcoming municipal elections in St. Ignatius, Ronan and Polson were mailed last Friday. Those who wish to register may download a voter registration form online at app.mt.gov/voterinfo/, or request a form by mail or in-person from the Lake County Election Office, 106 ...
October is here, leaves are falling, and perhaps Montanans should not be surprised that the Montana Democrats on the Districting and Apportionment Commission are carving up our state like a pumpkin. While they claim they want to create a “competitive” district, their maps go far beyond that. So f...
Democrats, led by President Biden, Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Nancy Pelosi, are rushing a reckless $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree bill through Congress that would reshape the very foundation of America and push the U.S. down the path of socialism. The Democrats’ massive bill is the larg...
News from CSKT, Energy Keepers MISSION VALLEY — As we welcome the changing of the seasons, we would like to remind you that the SKQ Overlook will be closing for the winter on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at sunset. For more information, please feel free to contact the Se’lis Ksanka Qlispe’ P...
News from Want and Able Arts Consulting TORONTO — Polson filmmaker Brooke Pepion Swaney will be screening her film Daughter of a Lost Bird virtually at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival on Sunday, Oct. 24. The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, based in Toronto, Ontario, is the w...
News from Mission Valley Animal Shelter MISSION VALLEY — As Part of Petco Love’s initiative to provide 1 million free pet vaccines, Mission Valley Animal Shelter will distribute free pet vaccines on Oct. 23 in Polson. Mission Valley Animal Shelter will provide free vaccinations for Missio...
News from the USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is committed to partnering with agriculture, forestry and rural communities to develop climate solutions that strengthen rural America. The Department has outlined and requested public comments on a new climate partnership initi...
