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Charlo rancher wins contest and new Polaris
Nick Courville, a rancher from Charlo, topped three other competitors to win the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer …
Ronan Seniors: Tax preparers available
AARP tax people will be here from Jan. 3 to April 10. They will prepare taxes for any age and income. Give us a call to sign up for this great service at 406-676-2371.
Ronan Hall of Fame: Distinguished Coach Marilynn Tanner
Longtime coach, teacher and school administrator Marilynn Tanner is among the 2023 inductees into the School District 30/Ronan Community Hall of Fame.
JourneyBe welcomes new pastor
Is it a serendipitous story or did God have a hand in Wendy Kinsolving becoming the pastor at JourneyBe in Polson?
Ronan City Council honors Calvin Hardy
After 20 years as a Ronan City Council member, Calvin Hardy ended his tenure at last Wednesday’s meeting.
On the agenda
Local government and school board meetings in January
Hall of Fame: Distinguished Athlete Matt Luedtke
Matt Luedtke, an inductee into the 2023 Ronan Hall of Fame, was recognized as Montana’s “Gatorade Player of the Year” in high school basketball in 2000 followi…
Hall of Fame: Distinguished Community Contributors Bud and Laurel Cheff
The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, located about four miles south of Ronan, was founded in 1997 by Vern (Bud) Cheff Jr. and his wife, Laurel. Even though t…
Polson Commission wraps 2023 with full agenda
The Polson City Commission dashed through a blizzard of agenda items during the first hour of its final meeting of 2023, earning the following praise from City…
Redistricting reshapes local House and Senate races
Thinking of running for elected office? Filing opens Jan. 11 for a slew of county and state positions.
Gravelle pleads guilty to theft, burglary, drugs
Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Feb. 14 for a Big Arm man accused of stealing a car, breaking into an RV and drug possession.
Polson Seniors: Thanks to all
With the New Year now upon us, the Polson Senior Community Center would like to thank all those who have contributed toward the success of our programs and activities for senior citizens.
Ronan Seniors: Birthday Dinner is Dec. 29
Main dishes include pork chops and stuffing, Dec. 27; Birthday Dinner with roast beef; Dec. 29, taco bar, Jan. 3.
Cottage businesses, crafters share wares at Maxine's
The main dining room of Maxine’s Coffee Shoppe and Eatery on Main Street in Polson was recently lined with wood carvings embellished with wood burning, bunches…
Monkeyshines and music: ShamRockers celebrate 20 years
Guests were nodding along as The Montana ShamRockers sang “I’ll be Home with Bells On.” The quintet brought their music and shenanigans to the stage at KwaTaqN…
Benefit supports Warming Center for unhoused
Rolling hoops on their arms, JR Parot and son Ryder were warming up for their Native American hoop dance in the downstairs hallway of the KwaTaqNuk Resort and …