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FWP releases final environmental impact statement for the 2025 Wolf Management Plan

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA  — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of gray wolves.   Issuing the final EIS is a key step in a process that started in 2023, when FWP originally released the draft EIS. The draft EIS was made available for public review and comment from Oct. 20, 2023, through Dec. 19, 2023, and again from Feb. 8, 2024, through March 9, 2024. The additional 30-day comment window was to offer an opportunity for additional input from Tribes and affected counties.  “This final EIS means the up...


‘Let the Shenanigans Begin’ theme for Ronan’s 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Everyone will be looking for a pot of gold at the 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ronan on March 17 at 5:30 p.m.With the theme “Let the Shenanigans Begin,” this year’s celebration will be filled with family fun and festivities. “We are so excited,” said Committee C...


Births for March 5, 2025 Births for March 5, 2025

Lexi Schliep RONAN - Lexi Jay Rose Schliep was born on Feb. 17, 2025, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and 20.5 inches long. Parents are Dewey and Noel Schliep of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Gordon and Joyce Schliep was St. Ignatius....


Polson seniors for Feb. 5, 2025

POLSON - Due to uncertainty about funding from the Federal and State Nutrition Programs the Polson Senior center is suspending all new hires for our nutrition and transportation programs. Our volunteers are a tremendous help during these trying times. We are considering adding an additional meal delivery rou...


Montana State to celebrate World Quantum Day on April 14

From the MSU News Service  BOZEMAN — Montana State University will celebrate its second World Quantum Day in the weeks surrounding April 14 by supplying Montana middle and high school teachers with free kits and downloadable resources to help students learn about quantum science. World Qua...


TRCP launches Public Land Access webpage

News from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership MISSOULA — On Feb. 13, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership announced their Public Land Access webpage, an educational resource for hunters, anglers, and all Americans who take pride in their public lands and are concerned with t...


Man who shot at officer charged charged with killing girlfriend Man who shot at officer charged charged with killing girlfriend

News from Lake County Sheriff’s Office  POLSON — The man who was arrested for shooting at a Polson Police Officer on February 14, 49-year-old, Cameron Francis of Gridley, California, has been charged with deliberate homicide. Following the attempted homicide of the officer, Francis&rsqu...


Port Polson Players bring ‘Stone Soup’ to stage at Polson High School Port Polson Players bring ‘Stone Soup’ to stage at Polson High School

POLSON — “Stone Soup,” an original children’s theatre musical, returns to the boards this weekend for two public performances on the Polson High School stage, Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. The show features 75 Polson School District performers, grades K-12, with seve...


Briefs for Feb. 26, 2025

Gov. Gianforte announces Advisory Council for 20th Judicial District vacancy News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced an advisory council to assist in reviewing qualified candidates to fill the district court judge vacancy in the 20th Judi...


Community leaders honored at annual Ronan chamber awards banquet Community leaders honored at annual Ronan chamber awards banquet

By Dana Grant for the Ronan Chamber of Commerce Lions. Monkeys. Fish. And a few random giraffes, elephants, and rhinos took over the Ronan Chamber of Commerce Awards on a cold, snowy winter day. Under the cover of a jungle theme, it was a time to celebrate exceptional achievement within the community we...


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