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Polson seniors for Dec. 4, 2024

POLSON - Thanksgiving is never over. It’s every day of the year. We are grateful to those who support our Polson Senior Community Center: the lunch program, the volunteers, and our staff.  Christmas is coming sooner than you think. It’s not  too late for See’s Candy. Priced at $27; 25% less than retail. An office worker position is now open. Basic computer skills; scheduling drivers; front desk skills and cooking experience or willingness to train is a plus. Wage negotiable - $16-$25. Full or part time. Remember those TV trays in your closet? We could use four or more (gently used), to upgrade our card room.   Activities: -  Bowling: &ldq...


Commerce’s new Revolving Loan Program allocates $24M to support MT tourism industry

News from Mitch Staley, Montana Department of Commerce HELENA - The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that $24 million of grant funding has been awarded to 12 local economic development organizations to generate revolving loans to further develop and enhance Montana’s tourism industry...


Warm meals, care shared in Mission Valley communities Warm meals, care shared in Mission Valley communities

MISSION VALLEY — Three free Thanksgiving Day Community Dinners are set to be prepared and served or packaged in different areas of the Mission Valley. Each dinner event provides a unique story of how it began and why it remains important to the people served and the people serving. Polson For o...


Gifts with a Lift Program spreads holiday cheer to Montana State Hospital patients

News from DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) recently announced that donation boxes have been set up at various locations across the state to receive holiday gifts to benefit Montana State Hospital (MSH) patients. The effort is part of the annual Gifts wi...


Potential tax savings available with Montana medical care savings account

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montanans can open a medical care savings account or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes for 2024, according to Marsha Goetting, Montana State University Extension family economics specialist. MSA account holders may...


WMMHC welcomes Robert Lopp as new CEO WMMHC welcomes Robert Lopp as new CEO

News from Carol Kruger, Western Montana Mental Health Center MISSOULA — Western Montana Mental Health Center has a new Chief Executive Officer. Robert Lopp brings decades of leadership and team building experience to the job, joining WMMHC as it is poised for continued growth and innovation. ...


Building a community with character Building a community with character

POLSON — At Cherry Valley Elementary, we are building more than just new classrooms; we are nurturing a strong, kind, and healthy community, one character trait at a time. Our district has proudly adopted a program focused on equipping students with essential skills that pave the way for their success ...


Governor encourages schools to apply for TEACH Act

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today reminded Montana school superintendents of the upcoming Dec. 1 deadline to apply for funds to boost starting teacher pay. “As a son and father of teachers, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication these prof...


Eligible Montana families reminded to apply for education savings account

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Eligible Montana families can apply for an Education Savings Account (ESA) for students with special needs but must do so by Dec. 1. The Students with Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act, sponsored by House Majority Leader Sue Vinton, R-Billin...


Montana ranked eighth in nation for volunteering

News from Serve Montana, Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, recently named Montana as the eighth ranking state for formal volunteering in the nation as highlighted in the latest Volunteering and Civic Life in ...


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