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Tribal members advised to avoid consuming fish caught in Clark Fork

In a recent press release, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes advised tribal members to avoid consuming all species and sizes of fish harvested from the lower Clark Fork River from the Bitterroot River near Missoula to the Flathead River near Paradise.

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Daines to Montanans: Drop dead

By the time you read this, Steve Daines may have already pushed through Congress the big budget bill. It cuts almost a trillion dollars from Medicaid and other health care, including the Affordable Care Act.

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Wisconsin man awaiting extradition after Lake County arrest

The Lake County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant June 25 upon the Polson residence of 71-year-old Kenneth Galewyrick, and arrested him for an outstanding warrant from the State of Wisconsin.


Summer Reading Program promotes learning
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Summer Reading Program promotes learning

Boats are out on the lake, people are walking around, and the traffic is getting a bit denser. These are all the tell-tale signs of summer in the Mission Valley. Another sign of summer can be found away from the heat of July and indoors at libraries, where both Polson and Ronan are running their annual summer reading programs.

Teens rescue Big Arm woman trapped beneath mower
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Teens rescue Big Arm woman trapped beneath mower

By Monday, Kyle Geyer looked pretty chipper. Especially for a woman who had spent four hours last Friday pinned beneath her riding lawnmower. She’s also exceedingly grateful to the two boys who saved her life, Danny Fehr and Channing Thompson who were visiting from Billings.

Peter Walther, 95
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Peter Walther, 95

Peter Eugene Walther, died on June 20, 2025, wore many hats during his 95 years. A memorial service and reception will be held at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 130 S. 6th St. E. in Missoula, on July 11 at 10:30 a.m.


Ronan man sentenced for Town Pump altercation
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Ronan man sentenced for Town Pump altercation

A Ronan man, Joseph Channing Entwistle, was committed in District Court in Polson June 25 to the Montana Department of Corrections for five years, with none of that time suspended.

Bruce Agrella, 83
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Bruce Agrella, 83

There will be an informal gathering on Friday, July 11, to remember Bruce Agrella of Polson, who passed away on May 4, 2025.

Fourth festivities flourish from Arlee to Polson
July 3, 2025 midnight

Fourth festivities flourish from Arlee to Polson

Lake County communities are gearing up for Fourth festivities, which promise parades and fireworks from Arlee to Polson.


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St. Luke garners high ratings in hospital index

St. Luke Community Hospital has earned national recognition for its commitment to delivering high-quality, responsible healthcare in the newly released 2025–26 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility.

Dennis Schliep, 85
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Dennis Schliep, 85

Dennis “Denny” LeRoy Schliep, 85, of St. Ignatius, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan, surrounded by love. A graveside service to honor Denny’s life will be held on Monday, July 7, at 10 a.m., with military honors recognizing his service to the nation at St. Ignatius Pleasant View Cemetery, followed by a gathering at the Longhouse.

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Ronan council limits number of dispensaries to one

At last week’s Ronan City Council meeting, members agreed that Ronan’s population – estimated at 1,955 – doesn’t warrant the licensing of a second marijuana provider within the city limits.


Layton Smith, 14
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Layton Smith, 14

Layton, our boy born with the biggest blue eyes and the kindest soul, passed away at age 14 in a boating accident on June 18, 2025, in Harrison, Mont. Born in Laguna Hills, Calif., and raised in Bozeman since 2012, Layton embraced more in his 14 years than most do in a lifetime.

Michael Erickson, 54
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Michael Erickson, 54

Michael Dwayne Erickson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at the Valley View Clubhouse.

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Ronan church hosts revival meetings

Morning Star Baptist Church of Ronan will host special revival services July 11-13 with evangelist John Van Gelderen of Ann Arbor, Mich.


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Legals for July, 3 2025

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Citizens celebrate Old Glory on Flag Day

On Saturday, June 14, in Polson, more than 60 citizens, many of them veterans, waved flags and signs to celebrate the importance of the day. The city fire department participated by flying a huge Old Glory flag.

MaryJane (MJ) Taylor, 96
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MaryJane (MJ) Taylor, 96

MaryJane Taylor, 96, of Lakeside, passed at home on June 4, 2025. Known to many as MJ she loved spending time with many special friends.


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Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from the Flathead Courier, July 4, 1940

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Lake County Conservation District awards $1,000 Scholarship

The Lake County Conservation District selected Hot Springs High School senior Nick McAllister as the recipient of its annual scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior demonstrating a strong interest in conservation, natural resources, or agriculture.