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Polson City Manager resigns

Meece explained that this is an opportunity for him and his wife, Karen, to move closer to their family in Washington. He also describes it as a great opportunity to continue working in local government.

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Polson man accused of weaponizing vehicle

A Polson man is accused of intentionally ramming his vehicle into another vehicle in the parking lot of St. Joseph …

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Mission man accused of stealing car, then wrecking it

A St. Ignatius man is accused of stealing a vehicle in Missoula, then wrecking and abandoning it in Ravalli.

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Greg and Paula Schock honored at Ag Appreciation dinner

Greg and Paula Schock were honored as Producers of the Year at the 46th annual Ag Appreciation Dinner held at …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

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Council acknowledges Main Street program change

The Ronan City Council meeting on April 8 was short and sweet. The council approved a motion to authorize Mayor …

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Ranchers ask city to act on tumbleweed infestation

Ranchers Steve and Susie Speckert, who own a 400-acre ranch off Highway 35, approached the Polson City Commission on Monday, …

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Six candidates file for two openings on Arlee School Board

Six candidates are vying for two openings on the Arlee Joint School District School Board. Candidates are Alfred Deroche, Brandon …

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Tour and meeting focus on Ronan revitalization efforts

Micky Zurcher, program specialist for community and economic vitality programs for the Montana Department of Commerce, was in Ronan April …

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Polson Rural Fire requests levy to keep pace with growth

On the ballot this year for Special Purpose Elections is the Polson Rural Fire District’s request for a $250,000 annual …

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Brown Elephant in Ronan buys, sells, trades and offers loans

The Brown Elephant Pawn Shop opened in early April on Round Butte Road in Ronan.

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Mission police receive surprise gear upgrade

St. Ignatius Police Chief Jason Acheson was surprised and grateful when he stopped by Gambles Hardware to check on his …

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Fill restriction imposed at Mission Dam Reservoir

The water level at Mission Dam Reservoir will be restricted this season due to deficiencies in the dam’s spillway, according …

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Two races for Ronan School Board attract six candidates

Voters in the Ronan School District will receive different mail-in ballots, depending on their address. Those who live in Ronan …

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New FOI website enhances access to public records

Montana’s longtime and foremost advocate for open government – the Montana Freedom of Information Hotline – has a new name …

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Chorale Society receives grant for "Let Freedom Sing"

The Mission Valley Choral Society will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a special musical program, “Let Freedom Sing,” with …

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Korman sentenced to 15 years for knife incident

A Polson man was committed to five years with the Montana Department of Corrections, with none of that time suspended, …

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Audubon program explores reservation's avian diversity

"Avian biodiversity of the Flathead Nation" is the topic of the Mission Mountain Audubon's next community program, 7 p.m. Thursday, …

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St. Luke seeks input for Community Health Needs Assessment

St. Luke Community Healthcare is inviting Mission Valley residents to share their voice and help shape the future of local …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

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