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Pirates' Graham, Henriksen selected for 2022 Shrine Game

The game, the oldest of Montana’s All-Star games, is set for June 18 in Great Falls.

Home away from home: Orphaned Mission Valley grizzlies thriving at Maryland Zoo

A pair of grizzly cubs found starving near St. Ignatius in 2016 have adapted well to their new home at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, according to their caretakers.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for Dec. 30, 2021.

Legals for December, 30 2021

FAQ: Recreational marijuana in Montana

On Jan. 1 adult-use recreational marijuana will become available for purchase in Montana.

Former racetrack manager pleads guilty to wire fraud

Craig Mark Draper faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.

Sports calendar and scoreboard, Jan. 4-8

Schedule and results from Lake County high school sports.

H. Kim Maker, 83

She was an avid reader, an accomplished storyteller, a cancer survivor and a fantastic teacher.

Basketball Roundup: Chiefs rally to beat Loggers

The Chiefs stand atop this Northwest A standings heading into the winter break.

Wrestling Roundup: Wildcats smother Pirates

Seven Polson wrestlers competed against the Wildcats squad at the Columbia Falls Mixer.

Lionel E. “Sonny” Herreid, 87

After retiring from the county, he drove a school bus for the Polson School District.

Lake County Public Meetings, Dec. 30 to Jan. 6

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Community Notes: Half marathon returns Jan. 8

Also: Quilt Guild meets; polar plunge coming.

Thomas Michael Seabase, 76

He applied his skills of auto repair and restoration toward planes, and always had a four-wheeled or winged project in the shop.

Norma Lee Dennis Knutson, 85

Norma was a mainstay at all Good Shepherd Lutheran Church activities, a leader in the Country Store and was passionate about researching her family roots.

Juli A. Parker, 80

Juli’s friendship ranged from kindergarten to the present and reflected the places she had lived and worked.

Lake County Justice Court actions

Lake County Justice Court

Photos: Henriksen officially signs with UM

The Polson High School senior signs letter of intent to play football in Missoula.

Fyant, Gillin voted out of CSKT Tribal Council

Members went to the polls with five seats on the ballot.

Time Capsule: Important Christmas message from the past

Today we share a 1991 Christmas column from Paul Fugleberg, who was owner and editor of the Flathead Courier from 1963 to 1980.

Polson, Ronan pass marijuana regulations

Maps of exclusionary zones for new Polson dispensaries available at the city's website.

Legals for December, 23 2021

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County sports calendar and scoreboard, Dec. 14-23

Photos: Ronan Parade of Lights

Ronan's Parade of Lights Christmas celebration draws a big crowd.

Photos: Lights Under the Big Sky

Hundreds of people lined up Friday night to gain entry to the 2021 Lights Under the Big Sky display.

Basketball Roundup: Lady Pirates winners again

Lady Pirates earn first victory since 2017-18 season.

Wrestling Roundup: Bulldogs clean up at Corvallis

Seven Mission-Charlo wrestlers earned medals Saturday at the nine-team Glyn Brawley Classic in Corvallis.

Polson swimmers hang tough at Missoula

Polson was the only class A team competing, along with eight class AA teams.

S&K Aerospace awarded $44 million U.S. Army contract

The company earned a contract for support of aircraft parts for various non-standard rotary wing platforms.

Local Native-owned businesses receive Commerce grants

The Montana Department of Commerce announced $320,000 in grants available through the Indian Equity Fund.

Lake County Public Meetings, Dec. 22-30

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Ronan teen advances to Make it With Wool nationals

Kiara Sherman was one of five contestants in the Junior category for those age 13-16.

Montana's first Omicron variant cases of COVID-19 confirmed

Montana is the 46th state with a confirmed COVID-19 case caused by the Omicron variant.

Local airports land a share of federal infrastructure funding

Ronan and Polson airports will be awarded $159,000 in FAA funding.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Lake County Justice Court actions

Lake County Justice Court

CSKT Chairwoman Fyant trailing in early election results

Members went to the polls Saturday with five seats on the ballot.

Death notice: Kim Maker, 83

Kim Maker, 83, passed away at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s Extended Care facility on Dec. 14.

Death notice: Jess Anthony Keller, 75

Jess Anthony Keller, 75, passed away at St. Luke Community Healthcare on Dec. 15.

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson and Dixon.

Polson School District boosts substitute pay

The Polson School District has responded to its substitute teacher shortage by increasing the daily pay rate from $96 to $120.

University of Montana announces fall graduates

The University of Montana announces fall graduates.

‘Firestorm’ of public comment leads FWP to rethink elk management proposals

FWP Director Hank Worsech says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for a controversial proposal to change public-private hunting dynamics.

Community Notes: Historical photos sought for courthouse display

Also: Polson Community Church Christmas Eve service; Advent services at Good Shepherd

Blackfeet student finds her path to UM graduation

“Missoula was always a second home for me, so it made sense for me come here."

Helping Hands connects volunteers to those in need

Though based in Polson, the organization’s web reaches far, connecting folks in need with a hand up.

Tribes announce fishing, bird hunting changes for 2022-23 season

Comments on proposals being accepted through Dec. 23.

Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok

School officials said Thursday there would be an increased police presence because of the threats.

County nominates five for reservation water board

The five-member Flathead Reservation Water Management Board was established as part of the CSKT Water Compact.

Legals for December, 16 2021

Death Notice: Daniel Lee Mix, 60

Daniel Lee Mix, 60, of Polson passed away Nov. 16, 2021 in Missoula.

Polson man sentenced for trailer court standoff

Edward Hardy barricaded himself inside a trailer home with a female hostage in July.

Charlo man sentenced for three felonies

Stoney Corcoran was convicted of criminal endangerment, assault on a peace or judicial officer, and intimidation.

Jury finds Lake Mary Ronan man not guilty of assault with weapon

Authorities received reports in July 2020 that Brendan Edward Adams was threatening people with a gun near his property along the lake.

State commission considers changes to bull elk permits

Fourteen hunting districts are at least 200 percent above population objectives.

Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources

Ethnobotanist Rose Bear Don’t Walk said she wants to reconnect Montana’s Bitterroot Salish people with foods they’ve depended on for thousands of years.

Wrestling Roundup: Bulldogs’ Dillard takes Bob Kinney title at 113

Ronan wins three at Mining City Duals.

Pirates' Henriksen commits to UM

“I knew my heart was in Missoula."

Food donations help promote responsible pet ownership

The Arlee Rehabilitation Center helped distribute food donated through Petsmart and Feeding America for the state of Montana.

Basketball Roundup: Maidens crush Corvallis, fall to Dillon

Local basketball results from last week.

Mission sweeps through Charlo

Bulldogs' all state guard LaFrombois kicks off campaign with 33 points in road win.

Filing period for several elected positions underway

County positions on the ballot this year include county attorney, sheriff, justice of the peace, clerk and recorder and superintendent of schools.

Glacier dominates Kalispell swim meet

Polson boys, girls teams finish seventh.

Lake County Public Meetings, Dec. 16-23

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Sports briefs: Free throw contest coming to Linderman

Also: Updates on softball, basketball, volleyball leagues, tryouts and clinics.

Youth Serve Montana Scholarship open for applications

The $1,200 scholarships will be offered to 83 Montana seniors.

NRCS announces funding opportunity for Tribal producers

Producers and landowners should apply by the Feb. 18.

Local students earn four-year QuestBridge scholarships

Polson, St. Ignatius seniors earn full ride to elite schools.

Polson native inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society

Scott Sicz was initiated at the University of Montana.

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson and Dixon.

Community Notes: Kids’ Christmas event Saturday at Walmart

A roundup of events and inquiries from around Lake County.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Lake County Justice Court actions

Lake County Justice Court

Pirate boys deepest of very deep league

Pirates return all-state selections Colton Graham, Jarrett Wilson.

Nominations open for Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation

The deadline for nominating an outstanding Montana veteran is Dec. 31.

Sheri Rae (Lee) Evans, 67

Sheri worked as a nurse for more than 45 years.

FWP seeking volunteer trapper education instructors

Montana trapper education work group to meet in Polson.

Photos: Polson's Parade of Lights

It was an unusually warm and dry Friday night for the first week of December.

Photos: St. Ignatius celebrates Christmas

Festivities included a Christmas carnival, caroling, a tree lighting and a parade of lights.

Polson’s marijuana rules taking shape

Subjects addressed by the ordinance presented Monday include acceptable locations for marijuana shops, licensing, the transport of product through city limits, and local advertising standards.

Letters to the Editor: Thank you, Ronan

Letters to the Editor for Dec. 9, 2021.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for Dec. 9, 2021.

Legals for December, 9 2021

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County sports calendar and scoreboard, Dec. 9-16

Polson woman accused of vehicular homicide enters plea

Sharon Lyn Whitworth, 56, faces up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.

C-Falls claims Owen Invitational title; Chiefs finish third

Ronan’s Ridge Cote went 4-0 to claim the tournament title at 113 pounds.

Bulldogs, Vikings make 8-man all-state list

Four players from Mission and two from Charlo are among the 2021 8-man football all-state selections from the West.

Swim season kicks off at Aquatic Center

The Polson girls finished third, while the boys finished fourth.

New shop makes downtown Ronan pop

The Gilligan family of Ronan has taken family popcorn night to a whole new level.

Meat processing plant opens in St. Ignatius

D&J Meats provides full livestock processing and meat packing services as well as processing and packaging services.

Lake County Public Meetings, Dec. 9-16

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Community Notes: Free Christmas concert by the lake

A roundup of upcoming events and notices for Lake County.

Gianforte petitions to have grizzly bears delisted

Montana would assume management of some 1,100 grizzlies in western Montana if its bid is successful.

Photos: Grinchmas at the library

Photos courtesy of Mallory Witham

Gina Teresa Johnson, 63

Gina her husband, Wes, started S&S Sports in an old calving shed on their Ronan property.

Charlo woman dies after vehicle strikes moose

Crash happened Friday night on U.S. Highway 2 near Libby.

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson and Dixon.

Lake County voters to consider local marijuana tax

Ballot will have separate questions for medical and recreational sales.

Letters to the Editor: Democrats deliver

Letters to the editor for Dec. 2, 2021.

Ronan’s Aaliyah Decker earns TATL award

High school senior melds interests in Salish culture and neuroscience.

Ronan High School prepares to honor first Hall of Fame class

A community induction celebration will be held Feb. 4 at the Ronan Community Center.

Legals for December, 2 2021

Mission Ridge picks longtime Blacktail Mountain employee as new manager

Jessica Wood has been a Blacktail Mountain representative for the Montana Ski Areas Association for over 20 years.

Stockmen’s Association accepting applications for youth heifer program

The program is open to 4-H and FFA members ages 10 to 16 in six counties.

Photos: Polson's tree lighting

Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by to celebrate at the county courthouse.

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County sports calendar and scoreboard, Dec. 3-10

Blacktail Ski Area sold to Washington resort company

Founder and president Steve Spencer and his partners put the ski resort up for sale in 2017.

November marriages

Lake County marriages for November 2021.