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Primary Countdown: Gearing up for Election Day
Voters across Lake County have the option to vote for or against establishing a Local Government Review Commission…
Mission Valley Calendar
Your events guide to the Mission Valley
Pump & Roll: Firefighters rendezvous for spring training
Around 75 volunteer firefighters from across Lake County gathered at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire last Friday and Saturday near…
Three graduations this week
Polson, St. Ignatius and Arlee high schools hold graduation ceremonies on Saturday, June 1.
SKC powwow honors graduates
The 2024 Graduate Honoring Powwow brought dancers, drum members, families, and spectators to the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center at Salish Kootenai Coll…
Primary Profiles: Four Republicans seek county commission seat
Three Republicans, Wes Baertsch, Max Krantz and Josh Senecal, are vying for the Lake County Commissioner seat currently held by Gale Decker, who is also runnin…
McCrea sentenced to 60 years on arson charges
A Ronan man, and son of one of the most experienced and respected wildland firefighters in the country, was sentenced in Polson District Court May 10 to the Mo…
Polson Seniors: Tuesday is Commodity Day
Tuesday, May 21, is commodity delivery day. The truck arrives 10 a.m. Help us unload, sort and bag. Distribution is 1-3 p.m.
Ronan Seniors: Sunday dinner served May 19
Sunday roast pork dinner will be served on the third Sunday (May 19) instead of Mother’s Day.
Kalispell man sentenced for indecent exposure
A Kalispell man was sentenced in Polson District May 8 to the Montana State Prison for 15 years with no time suspended. Cole Michael Jacob, 33, was also ordere…
Pharmacy in the Family: Ernie Ratzburg inspires great niece
Newly minted pharmacist Madeline Hellinger recently worked side by side with her great uncle, Ernie Ratzburg – the longest-working pharmacist in Montana with 6…
Two special district races end in tie votes
According to unofficial results, last Tuesday’s election for special districts and school board trustees yielded two ties. Patrick Lennon and Rhonda Walter each collected 106 votes for the one seat available on the…
St. Ignatius Seniors: Aurora Borealis lights up sky
The Aurora Borealis was beautiful. Hope you were able to see it.
Love chosen as western region Superintendent of the Year
Ask Steve Love what he likes about being superintendent at Charlo Schools, and he’ll say the variety and the rural school values.
Mercer appointed to 20th Judicial District Court
Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath was at the Lake County Courthouse Monday to administer the oath of office to Polson attorney John Mercer as he…
“Little Women” graces Polson High School stage
Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March took possession of the stage at Polson High School on Friday night and Sunday afternoon in a play presented by the PHS Theatre Pro…