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Valley Bank expands in new location Valley Bank expands in new location

POLSON — Valley Bank, which recently moved its Polson branch into the former First Citizens/Unity Bank building near the intersection of Highway 93 and First St. W., is bucking the banking industry’s downsizing trends with its new home.  The spacious new digs, directly across the street f...

Mission Valley hoopsters shine in all-star spectacular Mission Valley hoopsters shine in all-star spectacular

RONAN — Prep hoopsters from across the valley were given the opportunity to put on their school jerseys and play one last time if front of their families, friends, and fans during the 25th annual Mission Valley All-Star event held on Tuesday, March 15, at the Ronan Event Center. Hot Springs’ K...

Local pollinator initiative branches out Local pollinator initiative branches out

The Lake County Conservation District is expanding its pollinator initiative this year, bringing the movement into urban Ronan.  The local pollinator initiative began in 2017 when district board member Susan Gardner brought up her concern about the bees. A sheep farmer with a deep interest in agricul...

Farm-fresh foods available through CSAs Farm-fresh foods available through CSAs

Springtime is almost here, which means farmers and local producers will be bringing out the freshest goods in the Mission Valley area soon. If you are in the market for fresh, local produce, or you want to introduce your family to new, local and healthy choices each week, you might find a Community Supported...

Equine massage therapy offered in Mission Valley Equine massage therapy offered in Mission Valley

  POLSON — Among other farm-related talents, horses have the uncanny ability to jump fences, breeze around barrels and run-down cattle.  All these activities require healthy muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints performing at their optimum potential. Based on human massage techniqu...

Mission Valley wrestlers flex muscles at state Mission Valley wrestlers flex muscles at state

BILLINGS – Mission Valley area prep wrestlers squared off against top wrestlers from across the state on Saturday during the MHSA all-class state wrestling tournament hosted at the First Interstate Arena in Billings. Ronan wrestlers Ridge Cote and Tirza Two-Teeth were the valley’s top state fi...

SAFE Harbor encourages public to participate in ‘Month of Love’ activities

News from Dana Grant of SAFE Harbor MISSION VALLEY — “The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love.” What is the month of love? A time to share some positive energy. A chance to connect with others. A period for letting your heart...

Flathead Reservation Water Management Board holds first meeting Flathead Reservation Water Management Board holds first meeting

RONAN — Watching last week’s inaugural meeting of the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board was like watching an egg crack open after five years in a turbulent nest. The hatchling was predictably a little disoriented, but absolutely committed to finding its footing and moving forward. Th...

AmeriCorps groups seek affordable housing for service members AmeriCorps groups seek affordable housing for service members

UNITED STATES — In March of 2017, in a parking lot with snow piled up outside of a Missoula church, I loaded everything I owned into 1960s model Dodge Cobra motorhome that was so rusted you could not tell where the orange paint ended and auburn rust spots began. I named it “Old Crusty.”&nbs...

Grant funds writing residencies in seven Lake County schools Grant funds writing residencies in seven Lake County schools

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Young Voices of the Mission Mountains, a creative writing residency program for Salish and Kootenai students, has just received $30,000 in funding through a Grant for Arts Project award.  Orchestrated by the Missoula Writing Collaborative, the grant will fund the payr...


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