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$22.2M more in ARPA funds for MT cities, towns News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced the disbursement of nearly $22.2 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to 42 cities and towns across the state. “These ARPA funds will provide 64 additional towns and cities with the authority to address their individual needs, from supporting those impacted by the pandemic to investing in their infrastructure needs,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said. Local cities and towns that will receive funding amounts based on criteria outlined by the U.S. Department of Treasury: Plains: $145,472.69; Ronan: $270,254.80; St. ...
News from the Montana Department of Commerce MONTANA — The Montana Departments of Commerce and Natural Resources and Conservation announced that Montana communities can now apply for federal water and sewer infrastructure improvement grants through the American Rescue Plan Act. “The...
The historic Fort Connah, located about six miles north of St. Ignatius on U.S. Highway 93, opened for a history-filled weekend during their annual rendezvous. The trading post was established in 1846 during the fur trading era, when the post was originally open for business. The fort stands in an ...
By the time Kiki Radermacher, a mental health therapist, arrived at a Missoula home on an emergency 911 call in late May, the man who had called for help was backed into a corner and yelling at police officers. The home, which he was renting, was about to be sold. He had called 911 when his fear of becomi...
POLSON — The Mission Mountain Rodeo returns this weekend with two days of grab-the-edge-of-your-seat action, including junior rodeo events for kids, at the Les Baldwin Arena located on the Polson Fairgrounds. The event was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s wonderful ...
News from Glacier National Park GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — The park hosted 170,277 visitors in May 2021. This year is the park’s highest visitation year-to-date through May on record. May 2020 cannot be used as a good year-to-year comparison due to the park being closed u...
Marriages Eddie Wayne Dolzadelli and Athena C. Patterson Russell Timothy Smyth and Sherry June Ortner Derek J. Buddie-Damon and Samantha J. Donofrio Kate Ellen Amsden and Wyatt Michael Deering Logan Dean Becker and Mary Kate Unruh Chance William Frame and Catherine Birk Evjene Emily Jo...
Fifth Grade 4.0: Daisy Anderson, Emma Benn, Johanna Bieber, Kimora Bighorn, Kaori Blood-Hando, Wyatt Boogerd, Aristo Cannon, Mackenzie Chiaramonte, Kaylee Coles, Case Cox, Carson Emerson, Eli Evenson, IzzyBella Hardy, Dominick Haynes, James Horner, Rosselyn Lies, Christina Lorentine, Cade McConn...
Emmett Marrinan RONAN — Emmett Thomas Marrinan was born on June 7, 2021, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Parents are Matthew Marrinan and Chelsey Bourdon of Camas Prairie. Paternal grandparents are Peggy Marrinan of Lakeside and Mik...
ST. IGNATIUS — Summer is definitely here. With the hot weather comes the bounty from our gardens and I hope you are able to enjoy fresh vegetables in your meals. We are certainly grateful to those who have sent in salad fixings and berries. Tomato harvests shouldn’t be too far off. On our menu...
