Tuesday, May 31
Who holds the keys to Montana’s Western congressional seat?
For the first time in decades, Montanans are considering a ballot with two new federal congressional districts — a division based on population gains documented by the 2020 census. Neither district comes with a pat political history or clear electoral forecast. But in the inaugural June 7 primary for Montana’s House District 1, the Western District, at least one element isn’t in short supply: political diversity.
Thursday, May 26
Lake County boy arrested following social media threats
A Lake County boy is charged with felony intimidation after he allegedly made threats on social media about shooting people at a school in St. Ignatius, authorities said Thursday, May 26.
Letters: Pay attention this Memorial Day
Letters to the editor for May 26, 2022.
Legals for May, 26 2022
Tuesday, May 24
Haaland joins CSKT Bison Range celebration
A three-day community celebration filled with song, dance, speeches and community sharing marked the official return of management of the Bison Range at Moiese to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Tribes usher in new era at Bison Range
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes kicked off a three-day Bison Range celebration Friday with a series of activities at the visitor center at Moiese.
Tennis Roundup: Polson’s Todd claims divisional title
Mission duo finishes fourth at class B/C state.
Lady Pirates tested heading to postseason
Polson earns a comeback win against Libby, loses a nail biter at Columbia Falls.
M-A-C softball earns No. 2 seed to state
The Lady Bulldogs of Mission (24-4) earned wins over Anaconda, Ennis and Manhattan last weekend at Plains.
Maidens secure spot on state stage
Ronan sweeps Browning on the road to claim the conference's final spot at state.
Track Roundup: Dozens of local athletes qualify for state
Class A heads to Butte for state; B/C with travel to Great Falls.
Sports calendar
High school sports schedule for May 26-28.
Ronan, Polson athletes headed to next level
Payton Cates, Alex Muzquiz, Hailey Webster announce college plans.
Monday, May 23
Turner repeats as Spring Mack Days champ
It’s the second consecutive Spring Mack Days title for Turner, who had a total of 1,582 weekend entries.
Darlene Allik, 89
For years she worked in the meat department at the B and B.
Larry G. Arbaugh, 74
Larry and Ilene built the Pines of Polson/Mission Assisted Living Facilities with their family.
Ruth Elaine (Judd) Baer, 95
In 1992, Ruth and Winston retired to Polson, where they helped found Polson Community Church.
Andrea Eaton, 79
She enjoyed gardening, rodeos, watching her grandchildren’s activities.
Mariners win Canadian Days tournament
Dawson DuMont hit an RBI double, a solo homer and pitched five shutout innings.
Floretta (Flossie) L. Barnard Caverly, 82
Floretta worked as a waitress at the Pablo Cafe and the South Shore Inn in Polson. She also was a nurse’s aide at St. Joseph Hospital.
Doris Smith Bradshaw, 90
Doris and her husband, Vern, bought a ranch in St. Ignatius in 1963.
Death notice: Richard Giffin, 90
Richard L. Giffin, 90, passed away at his home in Polson on Jan. 19.
Death notice: Paul Anderson, 88
Paul H. Anderson, 88, passed away Saturday, May 21.
Community notes: Big Arm potluck is Friday
Upcoming events and items of interest.
Senior Center Calendars
Events and menus for Polson, St. Ignatius and Dixon.
Sunday, May 22
Election Preview: Three candidates running for justice of the peace
The top two candidates in the primary election will move on to the Nov. 8 general election.
Events to honor Ninepipes museum founders
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will celebrate its co-founders, Laurel and Bud Cheff Jr., at two events planned for June and July.
Ronan native supports TOPGUN while serving with Naval Aviation Warfare Development Center
Petty Officer 1st Class Tyson Noyes is a 2009 Ronan High School graduate.
Thursday, May 19
Popular Polson bar reopens as The Durham
Latest version of the former Lake Bar provides a spacious, welcoming setting for good times.
Letters: Support Sheriff Bell
Letters to the editor for May 19, 2022.
Legals for May, 19 2022
Wednesday, May 18
Election Preview: Bell, White vying to lead Sheriff’s Office
Both men are running as Republicans, so the name of the primary election winner will appear on the November general election ballot as an unopposed candidate.
Mission Valley Super Oval kicks off racing season Saturday
The Montana 200 returns the weekend of July 15-16.
Election Preview: Three-way race for County Commission seat
Anderson, Krantz challenge incumbent Stanley for District 2 seat.
Lady Bulldogs go 4-0 at Cut Bank
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball team burned through the competition in the final week of the regular season.
Lady Pirates slam their way through busy week
The Lady Pirates softball team went 4-1 last week to run their regular season record to 14-5.
Maiden lumber fells Lady Loggers
Ronan goes 2-2 at the Butte Invitational.
Sports Calendar and Scoreboard
Schedules and results for Lake County sports events.
Tuesday, May 17
Five Mission tennis players headed to state
Currie, Umphrey finish first in girls doubles at divisionals.
Mission Valley outlasts Twins in 11 innings
Dawson Dumont drove in three runs without benefit of a hit, and Mission Valley’s pitching stymied the Glacier Twins.
Northwest A teams wrap up conference tennis
Polson doubles pair Colter Wilson and Tate Barentsen defeated Whitefish’s Fin Stagg and Jesse Burrough in a tight two-set match.
Ronan man charged with arson for Boulder 2700 fire, two others
Craig Allen McCrea, 36, has been incarcerated at the Lake County jail since about May 4 on unrelated drug charges.
Class A teams converge for Polson’s ABC meet
Ronan's Payton Cates claimed two individual titles.
Pirates basketball coach Kelley resigns
Kelley guided the Pirates to an 18-8 record and third-place finish at the State A tournament in Missoula in March.
Community notes: Bison Range celebration begins Friday
Lake County community events and news of note.
‘No Coward’s Epitaph’ returns
Port Polson Players will produce an encore run of “No Coward’s Epitaph,” a new musical by co-producer Neal Lewing, for two weekends over May 20-29.
Susanna Klossner Normandeau, 88
She played the organ at Faith Lutheran Church for 30-plus years and filled in at the Methodist Church.
Monday, May 16
Report: Montana tourism returning to pre-pandemic levels
About 12.5 million nonresidents visited Montana in 2021 and spent around $5.15 billion.
UM announces 2022 spring graduates
University of Montana local graduates announced.
Senior Center Calendars
Events and menus for Polson, St. Ignatius and Dixon.
Sunday, May 15
Census undercount threatens federal food and health programs on reservations
The 2020 census missed nearly 1 of every 17 Native Americans who live on reservation.
Friday, May 13
Polson man in custody after homicide near Flathead Lake
Tyler Uhrich is in custody in the Lake County jail following a homicide the night of Tuesday, May 10.
Thursday, May 12
Local film explores history, people of Polson’s Lake City Bakery
Lake County residents will have a rare opportunity this week to view a film produced by local filmmakers about a local iconic business in a local movie theater.
Letters: Thanks for supporting Polson family
Letters to the editor for May 12, 2022.
Contamination concerns delay Polson distillery project
In March workers tore down the building at the corner of First Street East and Highway 93, the future site of Swimming Horse Distillery.
Polson novelist’s latest book retraces Alaskan adventure
"Eagle in Flight" is the third novel in Maggie Plummer's Jesse Morgan series.
Birth Announcements
Lake County birth announcements for May 12, 2022.
Legals for May, 12 2022
Wednesday, May 11
Authorities searching for homicide suspect from Polson
Authorities searching for Tyler Uhrich, 20.
Pirates, Maidens rule county meet
Ronan senior Payton Cates won four field events at the annual meet in Polson.
Sports Calendar and scoreboard
Lake County sports schedules and results.
Softball Roundup: Lady Pirates walk it off against Wolfpack
Ronan falls to WildKats; MAC goes 3-1 with some big wins.
Mariners win Loggertown Wood Bat Classic
The Mission Valley A Mariners captured the 2022 Loggertown Wood Bat Classic with a 5-3 victory over the Clark Fork Valley Riverdogs Sunday at Lee Gehring Field in Libby.
Polson fire captain celebrates 40 years of service
City of Polson Fire Department Capt. Pete Bishop this week marked 40 years of service with the department, a milestone rarely reached in fire service.
Tuesday, May 10
Service notice: Charles O. “Chuck” Whitson
Charles O. “Chuck” Whitson, 88, passed away Dec. 29, 2021
Cherry Valley Elementary holds colorful Night of the Arts event
The theme was "Wild about Art."
Community notes: Family fun at Ronan fairgrounds
Lake County community events and news of note.
Monday, May 9
$10,000 fish roaming free as Spring Mack Days winds down
Lake trout anglers have one weekend left to participate in the 2022 Spring Mack Days event, which ends May 15.
UM student from Ronan fashions future in costume design
Morgan Brooks’ budding career in the theater started in a rather unconventional way — through 4-H.
Lake County District Court actions
Lake County District Court
Senior Center Calendars
Events and menus for Polson, St. Ignatius and Dixon.
Friday, May 6
Stephan Joseph Allard, 64
He played tube in the band and competed for the Mission football and basketball teams.
Thursday, May 5
Service notice: Norma and Michael Knutson
Memorial services for Norma Knutson and Michael Knutson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson.
Guest column: Society must focus on root of drug problem
Driving through Polson, I am reminded of all the times in high school when I was told how devastating the drug issue was in our town.
April marriages
Lake County marriages for April 2022
Polson gives initial nod to casino project, approves youth curfew
CSKT intends to move all gaming from KwaTaqNuk to a 25,000-square-foot facility at the new site near the Polson Airport.
Q&A: Mission Valley Power rate adjustments
General Manager Jean Matt answers questions about rate adjustments in place since April 1.
Memorial bike ride honors fallen cyclist
Ken Cornelius died as a result of injuries he sustained while racing in the 14th annual Speedwagon Classic Bicycle Race in Polson.
Legals for May, 5 2022
Wednesday, May 4
View from the Library: Full slate of activities coming up
Is spring finally here? We sure think so.
Spring Mack Days Week 7 update
There are two weekends left of the nine-week 2022 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event.
Sports calendar and scoreboard
Sports calendar and scoreboard.
Tennis Roundup: Polson netters sweep Columbia Falls
Clara Todd and Sierra Lundeen won singles matches and Camilla Foresti/Katie Smith were doubles winners.
Lady Bulldogs go 4-0 at Frenchtown
Mission improved to 12-1 on the season.
Lady Pirates play five games in five days, go 3-2
Polson finished the weekend with a 9-3 season record.
Maidens run the table at Frenchtown
Kiara Sherman pitched in each game and earned all four wins.
Track Roundup: LaFrombois, Adams claim Top 8 titles
Polson's Heninger wins 3200 at ARM Invitational.
Tuesday, May 3
Polson voters reject two school bond requests
The Polson School Board voted in February to proceed with a bond request of up to $32.2 million for the elementary district and $17.7 million for the high school district.
Jim Mee captures Lake City Open title
The annual event is a fundraiser for the Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation.
Ronan basketball program lands ‘Alaskan Nets’ trip
The Ronan basketball teams are headed to Alaska.
Water Management Board seeks logo submissions
The board is asking for artistic submissions from everyone, from young students to fledging artists to skilled design pros.
Monday, May 2
Community notes: Polson kicks off farmers market season
Lake County community events and news of note.
Private island on Flathead Lake listed for $72 million
The property is the largest private island with a single owner west of the Mississippi River.
Service notice: Lou Marchello, 78
Louis John “Lou” Marchello, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 19.
Lake County Public Meetings, May 5-12
This week's Lake County government and school meetings.
Sunday, May 1
Third-quarter honor rolls: Arlee, Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius
The following students have earned third-quarter honors at Lake County schools.
Guest column: Protect children from vehicular heatstroke
Since 1998 more than 900 children across the United States have died from heatstroke when left unattended in a vehicle.
