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To-go meals served up Thursday at Soups On

News from SoupsOn POLSON — Hot soup and all the lunch trimmings coming up. SoupsOn will be serving lunch on Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W. Meals will be prepared to-go style, and as always, are available at no charge. Donations of non-perishable food or food that was prepared in a commercial kitchen are sought. We also are in need of healthy volunteers not in a high-risk category related to COVID-19. Donations of home-baked goods cannot be accepted at this time.   


Local businesswoman embarks on ‘mask making mission’ Local businesswoman embarks on ‘mask making mission’

POLSON — With time on her hands and sewing expertise, local businesswoman CarolLynn Lapotka is undertaking production of protective face masks for healthcare workers.  A nationwide shortage of the protective face masks used by medical professionals has prompted her to action. Lapotka, owner ...


Sheriff releases names involved in murder-suicide

POLSON – A father died by suicide after killing his two children in their home on Lakeview Drive in Polson on Friday, March 13. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said an investigation is underway. Bell said “it appears” the father killed the children and himself. Bell said the father of the c...


Polson, Ronan libraries close

Due to CDC guidelines relating to COVID-19, the North Lake County Public library in Polson and Ronan’s public library are currently closed. Ronan The Ronan Library plans to reopen on March 30, subject to new guidelines as they are issued. All checked-out materials are now due on March 30. No...


St. Luke Convenient Care offers curb-side screening

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare By now you are likely well aware of the Novel Coronavirus and the corresponding COVID-19 illness. You may be concerned or anxious about how this virus could affect your health, or the health of those near and dear to you. This is a completely understandable reacti...


St. Ignatius seniors for March 25, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — Our center will be closed to the public for in-house meals until April 1. We will continue our Meals-On-Wheels program. Our menu is subject to change. If you would like to order a to-go meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10:30 a.m. All pick-up meals must be picked up by 1 p.m. 


Polson Seniors for March 25, 2020

POLSON — Due to the COVID-19 virus, all activities and lunch at the center have been cancelled until at least April 2. This decision will be re-evaluated at that time. However, home delivery of meals is still available at $5 per meal or less depending on income considerations. If you are not current...


Glacier National Park modifies operations

News from Glacier National Park MONTANA – Glacier National Park announced modifications to its winter operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House,  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.  As of  March 2...


Spring debris burning without a permit ends April 30

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Spring debris-burning season is here.  Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light your piles or grass this spring, take the necessary precautions to ensure your burn does not become the next wildfire.   Careless...


Charlo-Moiese Fire Dept. fundraiser raffle still on

News from the Charlo-Moiese Fire Department To all Charlo-Moiese community members and businesses as well as the rest of the Mission Valley residents and businesses: due to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak that is spreading into Western Montana we are going to cancel our 26th annual dinner and aucti...


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