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Election Integrity Project: A bad recipe
Well, the local elections are over in Montana, and I’m sure there will be some controversial results, even if ther…
Talking actual property tax numbers
Contrary to political soundbites, Republicans did not increase the residential tax rate in 2023.
Senator Tester fights for veterans
On Sept. 29, Ronan celebrated the 75th Anniversary of SGT Laverne Parrish Memorial Field. I'm so proud of the Chiefs' hard-fought win over Browning.
Supports David Coffman as Polson write-in candidate
I commend David Coffman for his willingness to be a write-in candidate for Precinct #2.
Francis Bardanouve: A Montana treasure
He was for Montana because he was of Montana. He was honest, humble, and wise. Francis died in 2002. I miss him daily. So should we all.
Choose Lisa Rehard for city commission
Lisa Rehard is a write-in candidate for the Ward 2 Polson City Commission. Ballots will be mailed to voters around October 18, 2023. The city commission is a nonpartisan board.
The Climate Conversation: Can we act with enough urgency?
You remember the “debate” about cigarettes? We saw billions of dollars of disinformation from the tobacco companies. The same shocking immorality is at work today with the climate crisis.
The Bread Basket needs holiday help
Everyone in the community is dealing with the higher cost of gas, groceries, rent, services, etc. and community members who struggle with food insecurity are often hit the hardest by these increased costs.
Fighting for freedom or appeasing Putin: The choice is clear
“Freedom isn’t free.” It surely was not for those who fought and died for America’s freedom in the beginning.
Tip your hat to the tow-truck drivers
As a past paramedic I’m working to bring attention to another First Responder that is rarely recognized or thanked.
God, guns, guts … and compromise
Sunday, Sept. 17, was the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787. I want to think of those giants of history, the…
Food Bank welcomes donations
The Town Pump Food Bank Challenge started Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Each year they challenge the Montana Food Banks to fundraise, and if we meet our goal,they will match the donation. Our goal this year is …
Affordable housing – or not?
I write as a concerned taxpayer in Lake County. I’ve learned the Ronan City Planning Board is reviewing a proposed major subdivision (as defined by Montana law). The proposal is to create a 221 lot subdivision, wit…
Time for the old order to change
The “United” States aren’t anymore. Politically, our country is a train wreck: polarized, partisan, and divisive.
Republic Services disappointed by county accusation
Republic Services has proudly served Lake County for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on being good neighbors in the communities we serve, and we appreciate our long partnership with Lake County and its commission…
Mel’s Piles of Tires
In the 1970s you didn’t use to see many new pickups in Trout Creek, and when you did you knew who it belonged to. Now you don’t see many old pickups and when y…