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PHS students earn honor scholarships

News from the Montana University System The Montana University System has awarded the prestigious Montana University System Honor Scholarship to two students from Polson High School, Leila Shoemake and Kyra Spencer.   The MUS Honor Scholarship is a renewable scholarship offered by the Montana Board of Regents that waives undergraduate tuition for up to eight semesters at any campus of the Montana University System or Dawson, Flathead Valley or Miles community colleges. The scholarship’s average value is $20,000. It is the most prestigious scholarship offered centrally by the Montana University System.   Students offered this scholarship must be graduates of an acc...


Linderman Gym doors open Linderman Gym doors open

POLSON — Linderman Gymnasium is officially open for business. The occasion was celebrated with an open house as more than 200 community members took the opportunity to tour the new facility on Friday afternoon. “I am very excited and ready to get people back into this gym,” maintenance d...


Local students on spring Dean’s List

News from Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College named local students listed below to its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. ...


Polson P.E.O. announces scholarship recipients

News from Polson P.E.O. Chapter AI POLSON — Polson P.E.O. Chapter AI sponsored Kaitlynn Lamphere, of Ronan, to receive a $15,000 scholarship from the Montana State Chapter of P.E.O. for her freshman year at Cottey College.   Kaitlynn’s field of study is in criminology. This scholarsh...


Legislature withdraws judicial subpoenas, asks for dismissal of case Legislature withdraws judicial subpoenas, asks for dismissal of case

HELENA — The Legislature on Tuesday, June 22, announced it will withdraw all outstanding subpoenas issued against members of the judiciary over the past three months, a major reversal in the rancorous dispute that centered on whether the Legislature acted properly in seeking extensive records from Supr...


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 men...


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...


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