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St. Ignatius Seniors for June 30, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Seems like summer is getting busy and so are we. The Fourth of July is right around the corner and we hope you enjoy your celebrations. Then right after that comes Good Ol’ Days with a weekend worth of activities. Please check out the posters around town, listing events. Our menu:   —  Friday, July 1: bratwurst, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, dessert   —  Tuesday, July 6: pork casserole, salad, rolls, fruit, dessert —  Wednesday, July 7: dinner - Indian tacos, coleslaw, fruit, dessert  Here’s to staying cool. 


Dixon Seniors for June 30, 2021

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, breakfast and/or pinochle. We are also accepting take-out meal requests. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per ...


Ronan Seniors for June 30, 2021

RONAN — Good morning from all the smiling faces at the Mission Valley Senior Center. We are running our “Senior of the Year” contest through the end of July. If you know of someone who has contributed a lot to the community, please recommend him/her for “Senior of the Year.” Win...


St. Luke doctor awarded for dedication to teaching others St. Luke doctor awarded for dedication to teaching others

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare  RONAN ­­­— Dr. Zach Hovorka was recently recognized by Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences as one of their Preceptors of the Year. He was voted by students in this region to receive the award for going above and beyond as an ins...


Workforce shortage affects county businesses Workforce shortage affects county businesses

Tucked along the roadside on the way to one of of American’s most beloved hiking areas, the Jewel Basin, the Echo Lake Café has been a favorite eatery for locals since 1960.  But going into the busy season this year, the eatery sent out an honest message to customers, warning that the di...


Chainsaw sculptors put skills to test at carving event Chainsaw sculptors put skills to test at carving event

RONAN — Where many people see a plain old massive pine log, Julie Zimmerman sees something a little different. Somewhere deep in the log behind the thick bark, she envisions a work of art just waiting to come out with a little coaxing from her chainsaw.  Zimmerman is a chainsaw artist from the ...


Safe Harbor hosts Pride Month celebration Safe Harbor hosts Pride Month celebration

RONAN – Sharing the pride is coming to town on Saturday, June 26, in the Ronan City Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A picnic and fun activities are on the schedule. It will be a time to connect, visit and support the concept of “Love Is Love.” Pride Month is dedicated to the uplifting of ...


Unique nonprofit music co-op celebrates growth Unique nonprofit music co-op celebrates growth

On any given Saturday night at the Red Poppy in Ronan, you might see the spirited 84-year-old Diane Torres, pounding out some boogie-woogie on the keyboard, while a young headbanger jams on one guitar, a bluegrass player plucks another, and a jazz aficionado strums standup bass.  While it might sound...


The Red Poppy’s new owner continues vision The Red Poppy’s new owner continues vision

  RONAN — The Red Poppy’s new owner, Don Burgess, was born and raised in Missoula, and has deep ties to the Mission Valley. He taught for several years at Two Eagle River School in Pablo and, as a kid, came to his family’s “little duck shack” at the edge of Ninepipe Rese...


State, local officials join forces to raise awareness about elder abuse

News from DPHHS Governor Greg Gianforte, Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier, Mike Grove, President/CEO Bank of the Rockies and Michael Hagenlock of DPHHS Adult Protective Services came together Friday, June 15, to raise awareness about eld...


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