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News from Sara Beksinski, Salvation Army LAKE COUNTY — The Salvation Army in Polson has a proud tradition of bell ringing each Christmas season at RED kettles. The proceeds from kettles benefit Lake County’s people in need throughout the year. Thank you to the many donors for helping The Salvation Army carry out their mission of doing the most good. Each donation to an iconic Salvation Army RED kettle stays local to support Lake County neighbors - $.84 of every donated $1 goes directly to emergency services for Lake County individuals or families. These generous donations provide hope throughout the year. This Christmas, The Salvation Army is happy to host our RED kettle...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — The general deer and elk hunting season is down to the final week. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ game check stations in northwest Montana have logged more than 9,000 hunters through the first five weeks of the season, showing parti...
News from The Montana Historical Society HELENA — The Montana Historical Society is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the second wave of its History and Civics Travel Grant program. Thanks to generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, the Society has already awar...
News from Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Glowienka, Ph.D., as its 20th president, effective July 1, 2026. This historic decision makes her the first woman to hold a fully appointed presidential role in the college’s 116-year history....
POLSON - Snow, ice can be a real pain when you crash land. Be careful out there as you travel on ice and snow. Keep warm and save on heating bills by dressing in layers and keeping the heat in the inside. Drive with extra caution on bad roads or just stay home until travel is safer. Don’t let the Ch...
ST. IGNATIUS - I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, with family, friends, and of course, the food. We will be at the 4H Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the St Ignatius School gym. We will be selling holiday craft items and baked goods. We will not be the only ones the...
MISSION VALLEY — Communities are celebrating the holiday season with parades, festivals and other activities in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius in the next few weeks leading up to Christmas. Polson Polson’s annual Parade of Lights, a longtime favorite community event, takes place on Friday...
In wide-open Montana, long drives on the highway are a way of life and, often, a source of danger. The state is ranked fifth for the number of fatal accidents per resident, with 90% of those fatalities happening on roads outside of city limits. Like many Montanans, MTFP’s staff puts in plenty of mil...
News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — The Port Polson Players kick off their 51st season with a regional premiere and out-of-this-world production, of “Closer.” A new play by Teresa Hu, part II of the Route 66 Trilogy is loosely based on the 1951 hit movie, “The Day The Eart...
New mayors have been elected for Polson and Ronan, according to the unofficial results of the nonpartisan municipal general election held Nov. 4. Both have a history of community involvement and serving in municipal government. Laura Dever, a Polson City commissioner, won the race for mayor against Marlow...
