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Ronan Seniors for June 23, 2021

RONAN — Welcome to summer. Hope you are all wearing your sunscreen and drinking lots of water. We are running our “Senior of the Year” contest through the end of July. If you know someone who has contributed a lot to the community, recommend him/her for “Senior of the Year.” They do not have to belong to the center to qualify. Put your thinking caps on and nominate someone.  On the last Friday of each month we will be having a special “dress up day.”  This month the day is Friday, June 25, and is also our “birthday dinner” celebration as well as “apron day” to honor our cooks. Please wear your favorite apron a...


Dixon Seniors for June 23, 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 ...


Local brew company takes home awards

Valley Journal Glacier Brewing Company was awarded a silver for the Cow in a Coalmine and their Snow Pack Huckleberry seltzer received a bronze award during the Montana Brew Fest held in Great Falls on June 12.   The event was organized as a competition for Montana’s “best beer all i...


MT SBA resource partners to help service members

News from MT Department of Commerce    MONTANA — The Montana Small Business Development Center network recently completed a first-of-its-kind Veteran Ready Business Advisor training with the COMMIT Foundation, a national nonprofit working to change the narrative around veteran transit...


Local farmers market coupons available Local farmers market coupons available

News from the Lake County Council on Aging  LAKE COUNTY ­­­— The Lake County Council on Aging is excited to announce that our Senior Farmers Market Coupon Program is starting.  Lake County residents who are 60 years of age or older and fall within certain income levels are...


Homesteader Days bring big crowds to small town Homesteader Days bring big crowds to small town

HOT SPRINGS – Hundreds of people came together for Homesteader Days this past weekend to celebrate the homesteaders who started plowing up the sod in the area back in the 1890s. The annual event, now in its 72nd year, is one of Northwestern Montana’s not-to-be-missed signature events.  &l...


Glacier Park visitors should be prepared for crowds, changing conditions Glacier Park visitors should be prepared for crowds, changing conditions

News from Glacier National Park  More locations and services in Glacier National Park are gradually opening as summer gets closer. Glacier National Park is offering additional services and visitor opportunities as the summer season approaches.  The new Going to the Sun Road ticketed entry r...


Lake County detective honored as Deputy of the Year Lake County detective honored as Deputy of the Year

By Rob Zolman               Valley Journal POLSON — Although he typically tries to avoid the limelight, Lake County Detective Scott Sciaretta said being recognized by his peers is “very special” and appreciated. He was given the 2021 Deputy of the Year ...


City government seats open throughout Lake County

LAKE COUNTY — With a June 21 filing deadline fast approaching for municipal elections, there are still ample opportunities to serve in city government up and down the Mission Valley.  In Polson, the question facing the city commission post-election might be: who fills the mayor’s seat if ...


MT politicians respond to Keystone XL Pipeline project

News from Senator Daines, Representative Rosendale and Senator Tester MONTANA — Three Montana law makers responded to the Keystone XL pipeline project with a unified stance across party lines.  U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement after the company backing the Keystone ...


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