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Drug Court: Breaking the cycle of addiction
“This is one of my proudest moments,” said Susan Pierre, standing before a crowded courtroom on the third floor of…
Ronan City Council okays party permits
At the July 10, Ronan City Council meeting, members discussed the Mission Range Event Center annexation, the agricultural restriction on the land, and the Pioneer Days Committee lease.
Commission says yes to storage units, negotiating manager contract
The Polson City Commission considered two developments and decided whether to pursue an employment contract with the city manager at Monday's meeting.
Flathead Monster comes ashore in Polson
A sinuous creature now swims in Sacajawea Park, thanks in large part to the vision of Pat Binger, the artistry of sculptor John Leon, and the hard work of Pols…
Extension crew revs up for Lake County Fair
The Lake County Extension office in Ronan is humming this time of year, as Agents Taylor Mullen and Claudia Andrade gear up for the Lake County Fair.
Community efforts help shape “the cutest fairgrounds around”
Facilities and fair manager Sjaan Vincent was helping a crew of young workers build and paint a fence recently in preparation for the upcoming Lake County Fair…
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Arlee celebrates Fourth with 40th Open Rodeo
The Arlee Open Rodeo celebrated 40 years this year. Traditionally held on the Fourth of July, the rodeo arena is located off Powwow Road near the powwow ground…
Arlee Celebration welcomes dancers, spectators
The 124th annual Arlee Esyapqeyni, which means celebration in Salish, began its seven-day run on July 1 and provided six days of culture and powwow dancing. Th…
Tribal Complex named in honor of Vern Clairmont
Vern Clairmont, who died a year ago on July 11, was honored last Friday at the Tribal Complex, which has been renamed in his honor.
Arlee parade attracts 35 entries
This year’s Arlee Fourth of July parade had approximately 35 entries and a robust crew of spectators lining the parade route.
Polson parade boasts nearly 50 entries
There were 47 entries in Polson’s Fourth of July parade – just shy of last year’s 52 entrants.
Training offered July 24 for local government review
Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center will provide support to the 43 municipalities – including Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius – and 12 counties in Montana that are participating in the decen…
Charlo celebrates the Fourth of July
You could give a child a bag of candy the size of what they could collect at the parade, and they’d still want to go to the parade. It’s kid logic: it’s just m…
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Judge denies bid to change venue in Sunny White case
Judge Molly Owen of the 20th Judicial District denied a motion for change of venue in the case of a Butte woman charged with running over and killing an Arlee …