Monday, May 31
Photos: Memorial Day weekend in Polson
Memorial Day weekend in Polson
Comments sought on highway resurfacing through Pablo
Comments sought on highway resurfacing through Pablo
Proposed work includes installing a new chip seal surface, adding rumble strips and providing new roadway signs and pavement markings.
Sunday, May 30
Festival for Youth applications due June 8
Polson Rotary is now accepting applications for its annual Festival for Youth scheduled for Aug. 14.
Friday, May 28
Herbert Ray Stanley, 87
Herbert Ray Stanley, 87, of Polson, went home to be in the arms of Jesus on May 27, 2021.
Ronan man killed in head-on crash south of Pablo
The deceased man is Ryan Lefthand, 35, of Ronan, according to a press release from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell.
Cartoons: Memorial Day
Memorial Day cartoons courtesy of Cagle Cartoons, Inc.
Thursday, May 27
Ralph Thomas Salomon, 91
Ralph Thomas Salomon was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Polson to Thomas and Gertrude (Bocksnick) Salomon.
Column: In Polson, it's not Field 1 anymore
The last time I’d spoken with Larry Smith, it was 2005 and his Polson softball team was surprisingly bowing out of the State A tournament.
A day of warmth and respect
Nine students graduate from Two Eagle River School in Pablo.
Charlo graduates shine
Sixteen seniors make up the Vikings' class of 2021.
Letters to the Editor: Water standards fall short
May 27, 2021 letters to the editor.
County opens new comment period on outdoor park zoning request
On May 18 commissioners voted 2-1 to allow the proposal to advance, against the recommendation of the county Planning Board.
Birth Announcements
Lake County birth announcements for May 27, 2021
Time Capsule: Too many wars
This week in Lake County news archives.
Mission’s Brynn Pule receives TATL award
She plans to attend the prestigious Eller College of Management at University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz.
Polson businesses rally toward the future
With COVID-19 recovery underway, the Polson business community gathered May 19 to discuss how they survived the 2020 shutdown and share resources to help keep businesses vibrant into the future.
Legals for May, 27 2021
Wednesday, May 26
Public meetings, May 27 to June 3
Lake County government and school meetings.
Senior Center Calendars
Dixon Senior Center
Death notice: Mary Pinsoneault, 85
Mary Pinsoneault, 85, formerly of St. Ignatius, passed away Jan. 6, 2021 in Navarre, Fla.
Tuesday, May 25
Sports calendar and scoreboard
Lake County sports schedule and results.
Lady Pirates chasing down another state title
Polson completes undefeated conference schedule and honors local softball icon Larry Smith.
Track Roundup: Teams bolster state squads
Lake County track and field athletes across all classes made the most of divisionals weekend and secured a coveted ticket to this weekend’s state tournaments.
Polson tennis doubles up for state
Polson claims boys and girls divisional doubles titles; sends four doubles teams to Billings.
M-A-C returns to Florence as No. 2 seed
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball team went 3-2 at the Western B/C divisional tournament last week at Florence.
Musicians co-op holding grand opening party Saturday
The event is free and open to all ages to come and help celebrate local music and musicians.
Back under tribal control, Bison range offers views of iconic animals
The 19,000-acre Bison Range on the Flathead Indian Reservation has reopened for the season under the management of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Memorial Day parade set for Monday in Polson
Volunteers need for flags, crosses at cemetery.
Bulldogs tennis duo second at state
Lalo Bravo and Kayden Carter advance to title match at Missoula.
Remove items from Arlee Pow-wow grounds
No further notice will be given.
Monday, May 24
Lake County District Court actions
Lake County District Court
Death notice: Marlys Glee “Marty” Shepard
Marlys Glee “Marty” Shepard passed away May 25, 2020.
Sunday, May 23
Mission Valley Super Oval racing results
Saturday, May 22 at Pablo
Saturday, May 22
Tribes raise fire-danger level to moderate on Flathead Reservation
Debris burning with a permit remains open, but the division urges all outdoor burners not to burn on windy days.
Thursday, May 20
Letters to the Editor: Protect the irrigation project
May 20, 2021 letters to the editor
Time Capsule: Ronan cabaret
This week in Lake County news archives.
Legals for May, 20 2021
Wednesday, May 19
Faces of the Missing: Rosie Kenmille was ‘very, very loved’
A local family opens up about the struggle when a loved one disappears
A local family opens up about the struggle when a loved one disappears
In Business: Montana Marbled Meats debuts dry-aged cuts
Steak connoisseurs who enjoy dry-aged beef can get a close-up look at the process and take home a steak with a quick visit to Montana Marbled Meats.
CSKT awarded $300,000 brownfields grant
CSKT will use a $300,000 grant "to focus on assessment and reuse planning of the largest abandoned sawmills on the reservation and former fueling and auto repair businesses in the towns of Hot Springs and Ravalli."
Public meetings, May 20-27
Lake County government and school meetings.
Sports calendar and scoreboard
Lake County sports schedule and results
County allows outdoor park zoning process to proceed
The Lake County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday afternoon to allow planning for a proposed outdoor recreation park near Rollins to advance, against the recommendation of the county Planning Board.
Track Roundup: State field taking shape
With divisional track meets coming this weekend, time is running out for Lake County athletes to qualify for state meets the following weekend.
M-A-C riding momentum into postseason
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball team avenged their only Class B/C loss of the year and dominated a doubleheader at home to wrap up the regular season last week.
Mission sends a dozen to state tennis
Four singles players and four doubles teams advanced from last weekend’s divisional tournament at Ronan.
Lady Pirates heating up as weather warms
The Polson softball team continued to dominate opponents with a trio of blowout wins last week as the regular season winds down.
Senior Center Calendars
Dixon Senior Center
Maidens go 3-1 at Butte
Ronan won three of four games over two days last weekend at the Butte Invitational.
Tuesday, May 18
Mariners sweep Bitterroot
At O'Malley Park in Polson on Saturday, the Mission Valley Mariners swept the Bitterroot Red Sox in an A squad conference doubleheader.
Polson adopts domestic chicken ordinance
The new rules allow for up to six adult hens — no roosters — with city inspection of a proposed coop and run completed prior to a permit being granted.
Lake County identifies second case of COVID variant
State data indicate 114 cases involving the UK B.1.117 variant have been identified in Montana.
Gail A. Lewis, 82
Gail A. Lewis left his earthly home to be with Jesus on May 14, 2021.
Monday, May 17
Program aims to limit septic pollution in Lake, Flathead counties
Property owners who live near bodies of water in Lake and Flathead counties can get reimbursed up to $200 to help cover the cost of maintaining their septic systems under a new conservation program.
Farmers market activity blossoming in Lake County
Mission Falls Market in St. Ignatius will open Friday, June 4.
Kalispell's Kolton Turner is Spring Mack Days' top angler
Turner turned in 1,856 lake trout to take the Top Anger prize and had an 18-day average of 87.67 entries.
Barbara Jo Pilcher, 74
Barbara Jo Pilcher, 74, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Keith Eugene McClain, 86
Keith Eugene McClain, loving and caring husband, father and grandpa, passed away in Ronan at age 86.
Grattan claims Polson Senior Open title
Brad Grattan of Whitefish shot a 68 Saturday and a 67 Sunday to claim top honors at the 13th annual Polson Senior Open.
Sunday, May 16
CSKT expands bear-resistant garbage can program
Wildlife Management has a limited number of 65-gallon bear-resistant Kodiak garbage cans available for distribution.
NILE Merit Heifer Program accepting applications
The program is a live animal scholarship, meaning the recipients are given a young, live, heifer calf.
Ronan Middle School third-quarter Honor Roll
Ronan Middle School third-quarter Honor Roll
Polson Middle School third-quarter Honor Roll
Polson Middle School third-quarter Honor Roll
Arlee Junior High third-quarter honors
Arlee Junior High third-quarter honors for the 2020-21 school year.
St. Ignatius High School and Middle School third-quarter honor roll
Third-quarter honor rolls.
Thursday, May 13
A tribute to Mick
Memorial service celebrates former Polson resident and 'Voice of the Grizzlies' Mick Holien
Dozens of people gathered Saturday in Polson to share thoughts and stories during a memorial service and reception for Mick Holien.
Shoreline Mussel Walk Challenge goes DIY for second year
The 2021 Flathead Lake Mussel Walk Challenge is in full swing.
Time Capsule: Breakin' out at school
This week in Lake County news archives.
Letters to the Editor: Pantry resumes indoor shopping
May 13 Letters to the Editor
Birth Announcements
Lake County birth announcements for May 13, 2021.
Legals for May, 13 2021
Wednesday, May 12
Polson Bounces Back event to focus on business resilience
The event will include panel discussions, presentations, door prizes and free popcorn.
Public meetings, May 13-20
Lake County government and school meetings.
Sports calendar and scoreboard
Lake County sports calendar and results.
Senior Center Calendars
Dixon Senior Center
Tuesday, May 11
Community Notes: Silent auction to support MMIP services
Also: Arlee cleanup; Big Arm live music; St. Ignatius bookshelf build
Guest editorial: Support local journalism's future
Fairness is the goal of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act currently being considered in the U.S. Congress.
Polson boys, girls tops at Lake County meet
Familiar friends and foes got after it with local pride on the line at the annual Lake County Track Meet on Thursday at Ronan High School.
Tennis Roundup: Pirates have big day at Ronan
The Polson tennis team visited Lake County rival Ronan on Thursday (May 6) and won all but two matches.
Lady Pirates rebound from season's first loss
Lexy Orien went 3 for 4 from the plate and abruptly ended the game with a walk-off two-run home run.
Lady Bulldogs muscle up a pair of wins
M-A-C sent their entire lineup to the plate in the top half of the fifth inning against Eureka.
Maidens come up short in two crucial conference clashes
The twin losses leave Ronan's postseason berth prospects in other hands.
Polson's Rost to play tennis, soccer at Highline College
Polson High School senior Megan Rost will continue her athletic career at the next level.
Mariners win a pair of road games
The Mariners scored the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th at Kalispell.
Polson cheer team finishes third in national competition
The team finished first in a regional competition in February and scored high enough to advance to the national event.
CSKT join effort to rename geographic features named after Jefferson Davis
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have signed on to a petition submitted to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names asking it to rename three geographic features in Montana.
Juvenile cited for social media threats in Ronan
At least one Ronan school was in lockdown Monday after reports of threats being made to students via social media.
New round of COVID aid available for small businesses
Mission West Community Development Partners this week announced new COVID-19 assistance for small businesses that is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Leslie Caye honored for dedication to children
The Montana Children's Trust Fund recently recognized Leslie Caye of Pablo as one of the recipients of the Service to Children Award.
Monday, May 10
Dayton kids plant 180 tamaracks during DNRC field trip
About two dozen Dayton fourth-, fifth- and six-graders participated in a tree-planting event May 6.
Kolton Turner leads Spring Mack Days heading into final week
Kolton Turner of Kalispell leads all anglers with 1,725 lake trout entries and an 18-day average of 86.89 as the Spring Mack Days 2021 event heads down the home stretch.
Good Shepherd Quilters ship hundreds of blankets to developing nations
The Good Shepherd Quilters have wrapped up another successful quilting season.
District Court Actions, May 5
Lake County District Court
Lake County Justice Court actions, April 30 to May 6
Lake County Justice Court
Death notice: Mary Gertson, 60
Mary Gertson, 60, passed away April 28 at her home.
Death notice: Beatrice Charvez, 96
Beatrice Charvez, 96, passed away at Closer to Home on May 6. Arrangements are pending.
Death notice: Felicity Miller, 37
Felicity Miller, 37, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on May 6.
Death notice: Charles F. Knuppel, 82
Charles F. Knuppel, 82, passed away at his home in St. Ignatius on April 17. Arrangements are pending.
Sunday, May 9
Department of Revenue warns of tax season scams
The Montana Department of Revenue warns all Montanans to be aware of numerous scams and frauds related to their tax information and refunds.
UM Journalism School offers free summer camp
The University of Montana School of Journalism will host a free three-day summer camp July 18-21.
Bike and bird field trip Saturday
The group will bike and bird for about 10 miles along mostly paved roads in the lower Flathead Valley.
Thursday, May 6
Death notice: William A. Moore, 67
William A. Moore, 67, of Lolo, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at home.
Spring refill of Flathead Lake gets an early start
The spring freshet is kicking off in Montana and streamflows are rising.
Polson Chamber announces return of Fourth of July fireworks
The Fourth of July fireworks show will once again light up the sky over the Armed Forces Memorial Bridge and Polson.
Bison Range opens amid management transition
The National Bison Range on the Flathead Indian Reservation opened to the public for the season Saturday.
Special Olympics Montana honors Polson program
Add another prestigious award to the Polson Pirates’ treasure trove.
Polson's domestic chicken rules nearly hatched
Polson plan allows up to six hens with annual permit
A second reading and final vote is expected May 17.
Clearwater Montana Properties continues local donations tradition
A group of brokers and Realtors from Clearwater Montana Properties donated more than $14,000 to local nonprofits last week.
Legals for May, 6 2021
Wednesday, May 5
Ronan, Dayton voters elect school board trustees
Tom Anderson re-elected in Ronan.
Public meetings, May 6-13
Lake County government and school meetings.
Authorities identify deceased person found at Big Arm State Park
Miranda "Rosie" Kenmille was last seen in August in Elmo.
Arlee cleanup event set for May 15
Arlee Community Development Corp. (CDC) is coordinating a community cleanup for Saturday, May 15.
Sports calendar and scoreboard
Lake County high school sports schedules and results.
Tuesday, May 4
Van crashes outside empty cafe
A spectacular crash in downtown Polson on Monday afternoon could have had a much worse outcome.
Softball Roundup: Pirates, Bulldogs play to a draw
The Polson Lady Pirates faced their toughest challenge thus far this season when they ran into Lake County rival Mission-Arlee-Charlo.
Mick Holien memorial service set for Saturday
A memorial service for former Polson resident and Montana radio icon Mick Holien will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in Polson.
Tennis Roundup: Polson sweeps C-Falls
Polson’s girls dropped just one set and one match while beating Columbia Falls 6-1
Pirates' distance runners shine at Whitefish
Polson runners Maddilyn Huffine and Isabel Seeley finished 1-2 in the girls 3200 meters.
Wallace, Ramsbacher claim PSEF Lake City Open titles
Polson Bay Golf Course Pro Roger Wallace won his second Lake City Open last weekend.
Mariners sweep Riverdogs
The Mission Valley Mariners won both games of a doubleheader.
Spring Mack Days to hold special drawings for Mother's Day weekend
Lake trout anglers on Flathead Lake have two weekends left in the 2021 Spring Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake.
Polson man pleads not guilty to possession with intent to distribute
A grand jury handed down an indictment for Roy Allen Shostak, 28, stating that he “knowingly possessed, with intent to distribute, 50 grams” of methamphetamine.
UM announces spring graduates
University of Montana local graduates announced
State taking comments on Hwy 93 project near Ronan
State taking comments on Hwy 93 project near Ronan
The proposal is to install a center left turn lane on about 0.5 miles of U.S. Highway 93, approximately 5 miles south of Ronan, at the Eagle Pass Trail intersection.
Meeting to address upcoming Elmo roads projects
CSKT Roads Program will be hosting a public involvement meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at the Pow Wow grounds in Elmo.
Ninepipes Museum expands hours for summer
The museum is now open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
View from the Library: Our doors are open; come on in
The library’s board of trustees recently voted to suspend the mask policy.
April marriages
Lake County marriages for April 2021
Birth Announcements
Lake County birth announcements for May 6, 2021.
Monday, May 3
District Court actions, April 28
Lake County District Court
Glenn Jerry Reum, 66
Glenn Jerry Reum began his final journey home on April 25, 2021.
David Lloyd Warren, 73
David Lloyd Warren passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Heritage Place.
Ben Griffing, 62
Ben Griffing, 62, of Polson, passed away April 15, 2021.
Duane Burl Hagadone, 88
Duane Burl Hagadone was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1932 to Burl and Beverly Hagadone.
Hazel W. Goosey, 91
Hazel W. Goosey, age 91, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Brendan House in Kalispell.
Sunday, May 2
Legislature adjourns with marijuana, budget and tax plans en route to governor
The 67th Montana Legislature has adjourned, capping four months of work in an unprecedented hybrid session.
