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They’re Gettin’er Done
Road crews have been working hard and fast to get a new surface laid down on South Avenue from Sentinel High School to Higgins Avenue. They've been going at a pretty good clip too. If the weather holds they could get it done by the end of this week or mid-week next week at the latest
It’s Motorcycle Season
The good news is motorcycle deaths dropped 2% in the first nine months of last year. The bad news is they began to climb again at the end of that period. Rising gas prices means more folks are going to ride. Here's how to stay safe.
Century-Old Logs Put To Use
I drive out to Bonner several times a day and always wonder when the logs in the Blackfoot River will be pulled out. Since the dam was removed and the water level is now drastically lower, hundreds of old mill logs line the banks and bottom of the Blackfoot River. It's nice to see someone taking care of the logs in Flathead Lake.
New Fishing Website
The Montana State Library and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks teamed up to launch a new website designed to help anglers find the basic information they need for a successful fishing season.
National Forest Workshop
A national forest workshop begins today in Seeley Lake to help Montanans and Montana companies win positions in our national forests. Most of the work will be by contract and will take place in the Lolo, Helena, and Flathead National Forests.
Thanks, Mick And Congrats CASA
It was my pleasure (in spite of 25+ mph winds :-)) to be a part of the celebrity fundraiser golf tourney in Polson this weekend. Yeah, I was a "celebrity" that someone actually bid on, okay? And of COURSE your wisecracks are welcome. Who loves ya?
Kramer Speaks Out
Bulletin Board Material For BengalsThe always quotable football coach, Mike Kramer, is back at. He’s the new head coach at Idaho State after a three year stint away from football. Kramer says that it’s time for the Bengals to make their move into the upper levels of the Big Sky Conference
‘Tis Garage Sale Season
Hopefully by now you've heard about our huge yard sale coming up May 7th at the Western Montana fairgrounds. But, if you live out in the Lone Rock School area that might not be convenient for you. Or you just might want to support your, and one of our, favorite schools.
Tim, Rob & Ellie In Ronan
It was great to hear that songwriter extraordinaire Tim Ryan had joined forces with the venerable Mission Mountain Wood Band as a full time member...and that he'd be involved in writing songs for a new MMWB album. Until that happens, this might just tide you over.
Wonder If The Roller Coaster In The Background Gave It Away
So, this story just cracks me up! It's has been discovered the U. S. Postal Service used the wrong Statue of Liberty on a recent commemorative stamp.
Double-Check Stamp Prices Before You Mail
Some postal rates go up effective this Monday the 17th. The single-stamp 44-center is still okay for under 1 ounce, but


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