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RONAN — “Community: Better Together,” was the theme for this year’s annual Pioneer Days – a three-day event that included rodeo, a parade, a kids fishing derby, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, golf scramble, classic car show and more. At the Pioneer Days Rodeo on Saturday, concession stands were busy with rodeo goers looking for a snack, watching events and visiting. Karl Kaphammer, one of the cooks, said: “So far, the weekend has been pretty good with the rain holding out.” He added that the concession stand had been busy since they opened, and he was happy to see how many people made it out for the event. During the rodeo, people w...
News from MT Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joined thousands of election officials nationwide on Thursday to celebrate National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), National Poll Worker ...
News from the Fire Prevention Education Team MISSOULA — As a result of increasing fire activity across Southwest Montana, fueled by dry conditions and elevated temperatures, federal, state, Tribal, and local fire personnel are encouraging residents and visitors to take precaution to prevent human-...
News from CSKT Tribal Health FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick. Before a power outag...
News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded passage of a bipartisan package that will safeguard minors using online platforms, provide parental control tools and create disclosure requirements for platforms on the harms potentially faced by ...
News from the Office of Public Instructio n HELENA — Superintendent Arntzen has released the list of Montana school districts that will participate in the free and reduced-price school meals or free milk programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Children may be eligible for free or reduced-price s...
News from Whitney Liegakos, St. Luke Public Relations Manager RONAN — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts. They have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality &mda...
Marriages Dakotah Shaun Jenson and Amy Jacqueline Roth Kyle James Kyfer and Rebecca Lynn Garnett Vidya Sina Singh and Samuel James Schaffrin Brett Martin Stanfield and Karol Ann Knight Katie Ann Moore and Scott Rich Welch Randal Shane Peak and Barbara Malia Kipp Cary Walter Baszler and...
Top Dawg Arenacross held youth and adult dirt bike races at the Polson Fairgrounds Aug. 2-3. See more photos at www.valleyjournal.net.
RONAN — Riverside Contracting, Inc. crews will be onsite next week wrapping up electrical work and road sign installation throughout the project area. Single-lane closures may be required where work is occurring. The speed limit remains at 35 mph in the construction zone. Work will occur Monday, August...
