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Air Alert: UM, Tribes join forces to protect air quality
Blending Western science with tribal knowledge, the University of Montana and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai…
Ronan man sentenced to 13 years on multiple charges
Kurtis William Snell of Ronan was sentenced in District Court in Polson March 12 to the Montana State Prison for a total of 13 years with eight years suspended.
Idaho prisoner faces local charge of auto theft
A man, currently incarcerated in the Idaho State Prison, is accused of stealing his former girlfriend’s car. Shay Andrew Leach, 35, entered a plea of not guilt…
Polson man accused of threatening Town Pump employees
A Polson man is accused of threatening employees of the Polson Town Pump. Joseph Channing Entwhistle, 21, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Pol…
Mission man admits threatening local school
A St. Ignatius man, accused of making threats against the St. Ignatius Elementary School on YouTube, admitted to the related charge of felony intimidation.
Spalliero admits to sexual abuse of children
Anthony Joseph Spalliero, 47 of Ronan, admitted to misrepresenting himself on social media to obtain explicit images of underage girls. He pled guilty in Distr…
Ailport attempted murder case now headed back to trial
The attempted murder charge against Paul Glen Ailport is headed back to trial on May 12, after the judge deviated from a plea agreement by adding a weapons enh…
Ronan Council adopts hazard mitigation plan, final budget
Mark Clary, head of the Lake County Emergency Management Office, asked the Ronan City Council to pass a resolution to adopt the Montana Western Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024-2029. They passed it una…
Cherry growers convene April 5
The 87th annual cherry growers’ meeting, presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association, begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Yellow Bay Commu…
St. Ignatius Seniors: Check out the Benefit Check Up
Did you know Area VI Council on Aging in Polson has a “Benefit Check Up” program? They will do a benefit screening to see what programs you may qualify for.
Ronan Seniors: Tax preparation help available April 2
The window for AARP tax preparation at the center has narrowed to just one day, April 2. There are still available spots; for an appointment, call the center at 406-676-2371.
Polson Seniors: Seeking meal delivery drivers
Due to the ever-increasing lunchtime food deliveries, we will be able to add an additional route, which should take about 45 minutes. Each route will have about 12 stops. Call for further details about being a volu…
County, City at odds over police chief's book
What’s typically a cordial monthly meeting between city and county government officials collapsed last Tuesday afternoon, March 11, after Lake County Commissio…
Ronan goes green for annual parade
The people of Lake County didn’t seem to notice the blustery weather as they lined Main Street in Ronan Monday, decked head to toe in green for the 36th annual…
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Community Action Partnership closes Polson office
The Polson office of the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana (CAPNM) closed its doors Friday, March 14. The office was located in the Salish Building at 110 Main Street and has been in Polson for 35 y…