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Man sentenced to 10 years for exposing child to fentanyl
A Ronan man was sentenced in District Court in Polson Jan. 3 to the Montana State Prison for 10 years for exposing…
St. Luke welcomes first baby of 2025
St. Luke Community Healthcare welcomed the first baby of the New Year, born at 4:10 p.m. Jan. 1 at the New Beginnings Birth Center in Ronan.
Ronan Hall of Fame: “Distinguished Athlete” Roger Jore
Profiles of new inductees into the Ronan Hall of Fame Class of 2024 continue with three-time state wrestling champion Roger Jore.
Mercer to apply for appointment to District Court bench
The abrupt resignation of judge-elect Britt Cotter last week reopened a seat in the 20th District Court that had already been plagued with turmoil.
17-year-old in custody after Christmas homicide
Several law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting early Christmas morning in the housing complex at 1002 4th Street West in Polson that resulted in the …
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Lake County's judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed
Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long invest…
Mission man accused of threatening local school
A St. Ignatius man is accused of making threats to the St. Ignatius Elementary School on YouTube. Nathan Luke Smith, 42, pled not guilty to felony intimidation…
Jury convicts Ronan man of exposing his child to fentanyl
A Lake County jury found a Ronan man guilty of negligent homicide in the death of his child due to fentanyl exposure. The trial for Nyibe Jordan Nguyen, 26, be…
Class encourages healthy living
Tribal Health is offering “Full Plate Living,” a series of classes to help participants lead a healthy lifestyle. Classes include information on meal planning, nutrition and weight loss, and setting realistic goals…
handMADE Montana strengthens arts ecosystem
As 2025 approaches, the Polson-based HandMADE Montana celebrated a banner year of supporting local and regional artists, fostering community engagement, and ma…
Helping hungry kids, one backpack meal at a time
Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry recently received $12,000 from the Town Pump Charitable Foundation to fund its “Meals for Backpacks” program, while the Rona…
Ronan Hall of Fame: Jay and Beth Preston
Profiles of new inductees into the Ronan Hall of Fame continue with distinguished community contributors Jay and Beth Preston, who are among the inductees to b…
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County seeks volunteers for planning-related boards
Lake County is currently seeking volunteers to serve on four planning-related boards, either in person or via Zoom. Positions begin on Jan. 1, although positions remain open until filled.
Ronan business uses high-tech oven to "cook" wood
About a month ago, a new oven arrived in Ronan that weighs 84,000 pounds. It took two or three cranes to unload the beast and maneuver it into its new home at …