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Polson seniors for April 2, 2025

POLSON - We are adding an additional lunch delivery route and need help. Routes are in or near city limits and take around one hour with about 12 stops. Dependability is helpful. You must use your own car. Bring along a friend. Be an ambassador of goodwill. Any weekday(s), or all week on a regular schedule starting April 16. For more information call 406-883-4735. Cell phone GPS makes it easier but is not required.  You will have the same route each day AARP tax preparation assistance takes place on Mondays and Thursdays. Call us to make an appointment; it’s free.  Scrabble is played on Wednesdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Sign up at front desk with your phone number if you ar...


Dementia Friendly Programming introduced

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library will present an introduction to the library’s Dementia Friendly Programming on April 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room. There will be a demonstration of the new Lucynt Magic Table, show-and-tell of new...


Bills aim to resolve law enforcement dispute between state, county, CSKT Bills aim to resolve law enforcement dispute between state, county, CSKT

Lawmakers have proposed two bills this session that aim to resolve a long-standing law enforcement dispute between the state of Montana, Lake County and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. At the center of the conflict is Public Law 280, a federal law that shifts law enforcement jurisdiction on s...


Briefs for March 26, 2025

Clean Up! Green Up! event begins POLSON — Throughout the months of April and May, Polson citizens are encouraged to join Clean up! Green Up! efforts by bringing your own bags and equipment to clean up when and where you choose. All are needed to help.   Polson road closures announced ...


Reminder: Leave baby animals alone, be mindful of diseases

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA - Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks receives calls from people who have picked up baby wildlife they’ve found in town, their yards, or in the wild. It’s often done out of concern for the animal, but almost always does more harm tha...


2025 road reconstruction project ready to start

News from Riverside Contracting, Inc. LAKE COUNTY - The Lake County Commission has approved the start-up schedule for a major reconstruction project beginning April 1, 2025. The construction includes full rehabilitation/paving on three (3) major county roads including the entire length of Dublin Gulch R...


Cherry Valley spring enrollment event coming up in April

News from Polson School District. No. 23 POLSON — Every spring, schools across the country prepare to welcome their newest students, and at Cherry Valley Elementary, we go above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition for Polson’s youngest learners. Our annual registration event isn’t...


Bears are waking up, time to be bear aware

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks  HELENA – As spring weather approaches, we’re all anxious to get out and enjoy the weather – people and bears alike. This time of year, bears are waking up from hibernation and beginning to look for food. It’s time to ensure that pe...


Week one Spring Mack Days results annnounced Week one Spring Mack Days results annnounced

News from CSKT Natural Resources FLATHEAD LAKE — The 2025 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake started out with anglers saying “Fish On” many times over the first few days of the event. There are up to $225,000 in cash and prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Koot...


Long-time ranchers Dennis and Melvina Krantz honored by ag community Long-time ranchers  Dennis and Melvina Krantz honored by ag community

RONAN — As stewards of the family homestead, Dennis and Melvina Krantz, have spent the last 50 plus working and loving the land. Dennis is especially proud of his Krantz family roots that come from Benjamin Krantz who moved to the Valley in 1910. Dennis, a third generation farmer, still lives in the sa...


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