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Ronan City Council candidate in tight race concedes

Montana law dictates the sitting members of the council decide the outcome in the event of a tie.

Four Pirates claim all-state football honors

Western A all-conference team includes 11 from Polson, three from Ronan.

Lights Under the Big Sky flip on the holiday fun

At 5 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18, the Lights Under the Big Sky crew will flip the switch.

10th FLIC Film Festival coming to Polson in January

FLIC kicks off on Friday, Jan. 28 with an informal gathering at the Cove Deli & Pizza.

Miracle of America Museum commemorates U.S. entry into World War II

David Smart's remains still lie entombed in the hold of the USS Arizona.

Community Notes: Polson Parade of Lights set for Friday

There's a full slate of holiday events throughout the county in the coming weeks.

Lake County Public Meetings, Dec. 2-9

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Guest column: Vaccination is crucial to keeping kids healthy

Vaccination gives your body a head start, while avoiding all the risks and complications associated with getting infected.

Debris burning period ends Tuesday night

Open debris burning returns March 1, 2022.

Check station results show improved hunting success

Final northwest Montana check station results show improved success.

St. Ignatius High School and Middle School first-quarter honor roll

First-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year.

Polson Middle School first-quarter Honor Roll

Polson Middle School first-quarter honors for the 2021-22 school year.

Ronan High School and Middle School first-quarter honor roll

First-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year.

Arlee Junior High first-quarter honors

Arlee Junior High first-quarter honors for the 2021-22 school year.

Dixon School District first-trimester honor roll

First-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 school year.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson and Dixon.

UM announces new scholarship for Montana students

The Payne Family Impact Scholarship will be awarded to hundreds of Montana high school students.

Scot Crawford, 77

He was an instrumental part of the creation of and coaching of several baseball teams in the Jocko and Mission valleys.

Local heroes honored during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Ronan-based SAFE Harbor announces 2021 honorees.

Three chiefs mural unveiled at Ronan High School

The mural, created by Cameron Decker, is a representation of three leaders, three cultures and three landmark mountains.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for Nov. 25, 2021.

Legals for November, 25 2021

Community Notes: Pick up Thanksgiving at Elks Lodge

Several holiday events coming up in Lake County.

Lady Pirates, Maidens flush with postseason honors

Polson's Lizzy Cox is named Northwest A Coach of the Year.

Class B/C: Charlo’s Cox, Sullivan named all state

Mission's Page, Arlee's Crawford also honored.

UM announces James and Lois Welch visiting writer fund

The fund will be used to bring a prominent Indigenous writer to campus to teach each spring.

Montana tribes to share $3 million in DOJ crime victims grants

Grants were announced last week during the virtual White House Tribal Nations Summit.

COVID-19 vaccinations available throughout county

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and will need a signed consent form.

View from the Library: It's a holly jolly 'Grinchmas'

Get your tickets for a special event on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Volunteers sought for county planning boards

Appointments begin Jan. 1.

Grace Hartsoch, 92

She made a mean molasses cookie.

James Richard Atkins Sr., 62

Jim and Jamie opened the Hair Shrink in St. Ignatius and Ronan.

Service notice: Edward Cheff Sr.

Edward “Mick” Cheff Sr., passed away on July 3, 2021.

Cartoons: Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving.

Report: Outdoor recreation added $2.2 billion to Montana economy in 2020

Montana is toward the head of the pack for employment in the outdoor rec sector in 2020, with employment topping 26,000 jobs.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Lake County Justice Court actions

Lake County Justice Court

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson and Dixon.

Kalispell man dies in Ferndale rollover

The man was southbound on Montana 83, near mile marker 78, around 7 p.m.

Arlee man gets life in prison for road-rage, trooper shootings

Johnathan Bertsch, 31, pleaded guilty in June to deliberate homicide and three counts of attempted deliberate homicide.

Women’s club purchases Old Rollins Schoolhouse

The Old Rollins Schoolhouse has overlooked the Flathead Lake above the east shore of Canal Bay in Rollins since 1911.

Time Capsule: In the strike zone

This week in Lake County news archives.

Letters: Enough with the siren

Letters to the editor for Nov. 18, 2021.

Polson to participate in water assistance program

The program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, is part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Legals for November, 18 2021

'Good Morning America' segment features Polson woman

Interview with Nancy Hausermann expected to air Thanksgiving Day.

Pirates' journey ends in state semifinals

Polson's lone loss comes on a windy day at No. 1 Laurel.

Lady Pirates bring home hardware

Polson flirts with a state title, finishes third at Bozeman.

Maidens make an early exit

Ronan finishes with 17-6 record and second consecutive trip to state tournament.

Mike Benson is top angler for 2021 Fall Mack Days

The Flathead Lake event concluded Sunday with a total of 14,036 lake trout entries.

County certifies election results; Ronan race remains deadlocked

Ronan Council will have to determine a winner in Ward 1.

Lake County Public Meetings, Nov. 18-25

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Lake County’s Tom Winter running for Congress

Winter served in the 2019 Montana House of Representatives and ran for the sole at-large U.S. Congress seat in 2020.

Community Notes: Brawl of the Wild food drive ends Saturday

Also: Community Thanksgiving meals in Polson, Ronan, St. Ignatius; free pet food; flute concert.

UM honors Chief Old Person with powwow endowment

UM President Seth Bodnar directed $300,000 from a recent gift to establish an endowment to support UM’s Kyiyo Pow Wow.

Tari Lynn Shaw, 53

She also served on the Salish Kootenai Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, where she stuck to policies and procedures while making some hard decisions.

Death notice: Dusty Seegers

Dusty Seegers, age 56, passed away Nov. 12, 2021 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

St. Luke employees gather money, goods for local food banks

The donation marks the culmination of a monthlong competition between departments and clinics at St. Luke.

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson and Dixon.

Ella Faye Wetzel, 88

She was a proud member of the Blackfeet Tribe and was one of 12 siblings.

David Christian Paul, 67

He composed several pieces of music, performing with his family as well as his yearly “Tuba Christmas” carol.

Olive Dooley-Justice, 90

Olive she lived in Proctor for 53 years.

Marlene Fay Bagnell, 86

She worked for Bishop Insurance and Western States Insurance in Polson.

Ronan swears in new police chief

Robert Jacobson has 20 years of experience in police work in North Carolina.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for Nov. 11, 2021.

Legals for November, 11 2021

A weekend to remember

A perfect storm of high school sports outcomes and scheduling led to one of the more historically memorable weekends of local youth athletics.

Pirates take care of business

Polson avenges 2016 home playoff loss to Billings Central with 49-28 quarterfinal victory.

Archery range proposed for Big Arm State Park

State accepting comments on proposal through Dec. 20.

Lady Pirates ace divisionals, turn to state

Polson wins Western A divisional title, claims No. 1 seed at state tournament.

Determined Maidens make a run

Ronan plays four matches in single day, and learns what they are made of.

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County sports calendar and scoreboard, Nov. 11-13

Mission's stellar season ends at Fort Benton

Mission quarterback Kellen McClure threw for 276 yards and three TDs.

Cartoons: Veterans Day

Honoring those who have served.

Lady Vikings go 2-2 at Manhattan

The Charlo volleyball team’s 13-game win streak came to an end Thursday at the Class C divisional tournament.

Lady Bulldogs bow out at T-Falls

Mission finished fourth in the district tournament.

Six Polson soccer players receive postseason honors; Moderie named all-state

Sophia Moderie led the Lady Pirates with 22 goals and nine assists on the season.

Tribal Health offering Covid vaccinations for children

Clinics will be held in Polson, Ronan and Arlee.

Gran claims Fall Mack Days bucket title

The fall fishing event continues through Nov. 14.

William (Bill) Loughlin

He loved the past, music of the Rat Pack and the old movies most of us have forgotten.

Lake County Public Meetings, Nov. 11-18

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

‘No Coward’s Epitaph’ a tribute to state’s first governor

The show is scripted with many of Thomas Francis Meagher’s own words, with an original musical score grounded in 1800s Irish American folk music.

UM receives $850,000 grant to support Indigenous women entrepreneurs

Funds allow Salish Kootenai College to begin developing new business courses.

Local stockgrowers claim awards at NILE expo

The annual Northern International Livestock Exposition was held Oct. 15-23 in Billings.

Virtual food systems sustainability conference set for this week

A free five-day virtual conference focused on Montana’s local food systems, runs Wednesday through Sunday.

Community notes: Call soon to reserve Polson Thanksgiving meals

Meals available in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius; ARC offering free pet food; flute concert coming up.

Clifford Arthur Ramsbacher, 83

He worked for the U.S. Geological Survey for a number of years until he was offered a trainee position at the Fort Peck Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Free admission for veterans at Miracle of America Museum on Veterans Day

Any veteran touring the museum that day simply will be asked to identify themselves as a military veteran.

Michael Scott Weaver, 65

In his early 20s Mike also designed a shift kit for the 350 transmission and a replacement bushing for a 700 R-4.

General hunting season hits the midway mark

The overall game harvest so far this year was 602 animals checked compared to 625 in 2019.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson.

Polson musicians perform at All-State festival

Polson High School musicians participated in the Montana High School Association All-State Music Festival on Oct. 20-22 in Great Falls.

Photos: Maidens, Lady Pirates at divisionals

Photos from Day 1 of the Western A tournament Thursday at Ronan.

Lake study reveals how invasive species affect native food webs

The research was conducted by the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station, the U.S. Geological Survey and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Report: Flathead Lake State Park visits down compared to 2020

There were more than 2.9 million visitors at state parks from January through September of this year.

Arlee man lives by mind-over-body mantra

Florida native, paralyzed at age 10, surprised by his own blossoming intellect in wake of tragedy.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for Nov. 4, 2021.

Legals for November, 4 2021

Richard Lyle Schulz, 80

He established Schulz Refrigeration based in Polson and enjoyed many years of serving the Northwestern Montana community.

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County sports calendar and scoreboard, Nov. 4-13

Three new mayors elected in Lake County; road levy passes

Ronan race for Ward 1 Council seat is a dead heat as of Tuesday night.

Trick-or-treaters warm up at Monster Mash fun run

Pirates runner Brandt Heninger was first to cross the finish line.

Pirates to face Rams' stout rushing attack in home playoff game

Fourth-seeded Polson coming off a bye week after thrilling win at Whitefish.

Bulldogs advance to face Fort Benton

It was the Bulldogs’ first playoff victory since 1988.

Polson woman accused of deliberate homicide in pedestrian's death

A Polson woman is in custody and has been charged with deliberate homicide following an incident Sunday night.

Maidens maintain momentum

Ronan set to host Western A divisional tournament Thursday through Saturday.

Volleyball Roundup: Lady Pirates perfect through conference play

Polson will be the top seed at the Western A divisional tournament Thursday through Saturday at Ronan.

Polson doctor honored for helping families struggling with substance abuse

Dr. Jamie Straub began working for Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in 2010 as a board-certified OB/GYN staff physician.

View from the Library: Let's get digital

Cat-Griz Food Drive runs through Nov. 20.

Lonepine angler makes a move for Mack Days' top spot

So far, anglers have turned in a total catch of 11,615 lake trout entries.

Community notes: Free admission for veterans at Miracle of America Museum on Veterans Day

Of special interest at this time of year is the World War I display, which contains a portion of the museum’s WWI collection.

Lake County Public Meetings, Nov. 4-11

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Section of Hillcrest Drive to close for utility work

The city of Polson will close a section of Hillcrest Drive for up to three days this week for utility work.

CSKT awarded more than $420,000 for victim services

Five Montana Indian tribes and two Montana state agencies have been awarded Department of Justice grants totaling $6,631,190.

Report: Covid third leading cause of death in Montana

The Covid-19 mortality rate among American Indian/Alaska Native residents in Montana was four times greater than white Montana residents.

Lake County District Court Actions

Lake County District Court

Michael John Roseleip, 59

Upon news of Mike’s passing, DocuSign established an annual engineering award in his name.

Landowners asked to register unrecorded water uses within the Flathead Reservation

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Montana Compact went into effect Sept. 17.

October marriages

Lake County marriages for October 2021.

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson and Dixon.