Community
A mural is the new addition to the Madison Valley Public Library
A new addition has been added to the Madison Valley Public Library (MVPL). A bright and colorful mural was added over the winter to the children’s reading nook. Here they can join fun fairytale characters in their reading adventures.
Karen Ketchu the MVPL Director had some words to share.
Madison County ranch receives significant recognition
In March of 2025 the Granger Ranches in Cameron, Mont. was awarded the Wildlife Conservation Award. This award is given to “an individual or non-governmental organization for past, present or ongoing efforts that enhance wildlife conservation in Mont.” according to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Celebrating 96 Years
The Ruby Valley Rotary Club is celebrating 96 years this year. They are known for their great events and sense of community.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is the month marked for the celebration of Women’s History. The Madison Valley has been influenced greatly by the women that have come and gone throughout history, teaching us the new and old ways of life. The American Cowgirl is a staple throughout history and a large part of the history here in the Madison Valley.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents
This play was an original adaption based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. The students who performed in this production had auditions on Monday, Feb. 24, after that they began rehearsing everyday until the show performance on Saturday, March 1.
Burnt Tree Brewing’s head brewer Dave McAdoo is earning recognition in Ennis and beyond
"Dave is part scientist, part artist and 100% beer lover," raved Scott Kelly owner of Burnt Tree Brewing in Ennis about his head brewer Dave McAdoo who just received two silver medals at the Montana Brewer's Association second annual beer awards at the Lewis and Clark Taproom in Helena.
Pottery project at Madison Valley Manor
The Ennis Arts Association and Madison Wranglers 4-H Club recently hosted a pottery project at the Madison Valley Manor. 4-H members and Manor residents spent Saturday morning creating flowers, decorative pots, spotted cows and bear claws from foam air-dry clay pottery materials.
Sheridan School second grade honors Martin Luther King Jr.
“I have a dream that I could change the world so everyone has food,” - Vergil
“I have a dream that everybody has a second chance,” - Max
“I have a dream that we wouldn't need jails,” - Mia
“I have a dream that everyone gets treated the right way,” - Cooper R.
“I have a dream that food costs less,” - Knox
Pony Holiday Bazaar a hit
The Pony Senior Center welcomed a steady crowd on a chilly Saturday, Nov. 23, to the annual Holiday Bazaar, where friends, family and one visitor from Missoula cried out, “Are those the famous maple bars?”