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Property appraisal notices coming

News from the Department of Revenue MONTANA – The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing property classification and appraisal notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land properties, showing their market and taxable values for the 2021-2022 two-year valuation cycle.  These notices are not tax bills. They include the department’s determination of market or productivity value for your property and will be used by your county treasurer to determine the property taxes owed.   “It’s important that Montana property owners review this information thoroughly,” said Brendan Beatty, director of the Montana De...


MT launches new wildland fire restrictions website

News from DNR HELENA — The Northern Rockies Coordination Group and collaborating federal, state, and local agencies are launching: www.MTFireInfo.org to keep Montanans and our visitors updated on current fire restriction information. “We have a personal responsibility to each another and ...


Governor ends state of emergency

News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Greg Gianforte ended the state of emergency in Montana he declared in January of 2021 to address the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. “Months ago, the light at the end of the tunnel was distant and dim. As we’ve worked together ...


Gov. Gianforte devotes ARPA funds to increase childcare access, protect seniors

News from DPHHS HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that the state will devote America  Rescue Plan Act funds to increase access to quality child care services for Montana families, protect Montana seniors, and provide home energy and home water assistance to low-income Montanans. T...


St. Ignatius seniors for July 7, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — I hope you all had a great holiday weekend, and are finding ways to stay cool. We are anticipating a fabulous Good Ol’ Days weekend is coming up July 16 through July 18. Please join the festivities. There are flyers posted all over town and the St. Ignatius Senior Center will host ...


Ronan seniors for July 7, 2021

RONAN — The hot summer days are upon us. Hope you are all staying coo.l We are still running the “Senior of the Year” contest and if you have any nominations, please let the center know. Also, if you bring someone new into the center and they come back two or more times, you will get a f...


Blaike Ellenwood Blaike Ellenwood

RONAN — Blaike Mickey Ellenwood was born on June 20, 2021, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces. Parents are Chris and Brandy Ellenwood of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Chris and Jana Ellenwood of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Brandon...


Nasa Space Explorer backpacks available for week checkouts

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Library has two telescope backpacks available for a one week checkout. A signed telescope checkout agreement and a Polson card in good standing allows the use of a Meade ETX-60 Telescope, two eyepieces, instruction manual, laminated guide...


Dixon seniors for July 6, 2021

  DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center invites all 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. for $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request.  The menu: ...


Pride Month celebrated in Ronan park Pride Month celebrated in Ronan park

 RONAN — Rainbow flags of all sizes waved at the Ronan City Park on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Pride Month and support the LGBTQ community.  Pride was celebrated by millions of LGBTQ people and allies in many communities around the world this past month with parades, films, art and mo...


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