Neal and Karen Lewing, left and center, pose with fellow actor Todd Mowbray, right, for a marketing photo for “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s,” a comedy they’ve performed several times over the years during their summer theatre season.

“Hello?” Cathy Gillhouse answered the phone last spring. “Oh, hi Karen. You want me to play M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias? What an honor. I’d love to.” Though invitation calls are routine...

Mission Bulldogs stop Blackhawk forward play with a tackle. The Blackhawks won the game against the Bulldogs, 6-34

Homecoming heartbreak: riveting game ends in home team defeat for Bulldogs

ST. IGNATIUS — The Bulldogs created a spirited atmosphere and a sea of school colors during their homecoming game on Friday. The dogs were unable to garner a victory against the visiting Blackhawks, 6-34, but h...

Legislative Notes

A recent University of Montana survey confirms what legislators have been hearing from our constituents: Montanans are seriously concerned about several issues that they say are negatively impacting quality of life.&nbs...

Lawrence pleads not guilty to homicide

POLSON — James Phillip Lawrence of Polson pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in the death of Edwin “Ed” Loder of Ronan. Lawrence was arraigned in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18. ...

14C District Tournament

Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

Wild photo for April 22, 2020

Bird watching: Come rain, sun or snow, birds are getting ready for their busy season.

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Wild photos for March 18, 2020

Montana Co-op gets grant to create community food hubs

RONAN — The Montana Co-op is working to increase community connection first with food then, as Co-op president Jason Moore says, “by using the three C’s - curriculum, community, and cafeteria.” T...

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BlueCross BlueShield to continue as state plan’s medical third-party administrator vendor

News from the Montana Department of Administration HELENA — On Friday, June 21, the Department of Administration (DOA) announced its intent to award the medical Third-Party Administrator (TPA) contract for the state’s health plan to the incumbent provider, BlueCross BlueShield of Montana (BC...

Valley Views

One of the most pressing issues facing healthcare today is skyrocketing prescription drug prices. Prescription drug expenditures already account for about one-fifth of all healthcare costs nationally, and that figure is projected to go up in the coming years. It’s a crisis coming to a head with one in ...