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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 curr…
Elks disperse funds to volunteer fire departments
Gail Nelson, Exalted Ruler of Mission Valley Elks Lodge 1695, was on the road this spring, dispersing checks to four rural fire departments to help them purcha…
Candidate Profiles: Senate District 46
Lake County voters face only two contests at the local level in June’s primary. On the Democratic side of the ballot, voters from Ronan south will choose betwe…
Cattle ranchers invited to Round Butte listening session
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is hosting a listening session at 6 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Round Butte Women’s Club, west of Ronan. Food and drinks will be provided and MSGA will host a drawing for…
Sunny White attorney petitions for venue change
The public defender representing a Butte woman, accused of running over and killing Mika Westwolf, filed a motion for a change of venue.
Buttigieg highlights Hwy. 93 funding during reservation visit
The Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law and its connection to safety for people and wildlife was on Pete Buttigieg’s mind during his recent visit to the Flathead Re…
Ronan schedules spring cleanup
Rustle up those garbage bags and pull out the rakes and shovels: It’s time for Ronan’s annual Spring Cleanup. In cooperation with local schools, the chamber of commerce, City of Ronan and Republic Services, citizen…
Begay gets sentence deferred for meth possession
Adrian Aaron Begay, 37, entered into a plea agreement April 25 and was given a deferred sentence for meth possession in Polson District Court the same day by Flathead County Judge Amy Eddy.
Polson Seniors: Vaccinations available Monday
COVID-19 booster and/or RSV vaccinations are available from 10 a.m.-noon May 6 (Monday) at the Senior Center with on-site Safeway Pharmacy staff. Call or come in before Monday to sign up.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Driving class is May 21
AARP’s Safe Driving Course will be offered at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 1-5 p.m. May 21. Call 406-745-4462 to be registered for the course, which costs $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.
St. Luke receives national recognition
St. Luke Community Healthcare was recently named a 2024 Top Hospital for Fair Share Spending by the Lown Institute. It’s an honor shared with only the top 20% of hospitals nationwide who meet or exceed their obliga…
Volunteers sought for trail maintenance on Wild Horse
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking volunteers for a trail maintenance project on Wild Horse Island May 11. FWP is planning to spend a half-day on the island completing general maintenance of the state park…
Ronan Council delves into MREC property again
In the ongoing effort to decide the future of the Mission Recreation Event Center property in Ronan, the Ronan City Council discussed a recent letter from the Lake County Commissioners during their regular meeting …
Lake County gears up for primary election
The Lake County Election Office is gearing up for the primary election June 4. Election administrator Toni Kramer reports that 124 election judges completed tr…
Blessing Bags offer support to those in need
In a fresh display of community spirit, the Ronan National Honor Society (NHS) students, along with their advisor Claire Hibbs-Cheff, have taken the initiative…
Permit needed for spring debris burning
Spring burning requires permits beginning Wednesday, May 1, on the Flathead Reservation and continues through June 30. Landowners may apply for permits at the Division of Fire website, csktfire.org.