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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 Seniors: Closed Memorial Day
We will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day.
Commissioners and governor meet to discuss PL 280
It’s safe to say the future of Public Law 280 – the 60-year-old law enforcement agreement that’s given Lake County jurisdiction over most felonies committed by…
Bad roads jar Hillside Estates approval
Should a developer be asked to improve substandard city streets leading to a new subdivision? That’s the question the Polson City Commission wrestled with at M…
Mission Valley Calendar
Your events guide to the Mission Valley
Pump & Roll: Firefighters rendezvous for spring training
Around 75 volunteer firefighters from across Lake County gathered at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire last Friday and Saturday near…
Three graduations this week
Polson, St. Ignatius and Arlee high schools hold graduation ceremonies on Saturday, June 1.
SKC powwow honors graduates
The 2024 Graduate Honoring Powwow brought dancers, drum members, families, and spectators to the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center at Salish Kootenai Coll…
Primary Profiles: Four Republicans seek county commission seat
Three Republicans, Wes Baertsch, Max Krantz and Josh Senecal, are vying for the Lake County Commissioner seat currently held by Gale Decker, who is also runnin…
McCrea sentenced to 60 years on arson charges
A Ronan man, and son of one of the most experienced and respected wildland firefighters in the country, was sentenced in Polson District Court May 10 to the Mo…
Polson Seniors: Tuesday is Commodity Day
Tuesday, May 21, is commodity delivery day. The truck arrives 10 a.m. Help us unload, sort and bag. Distribution is 1-3 p.m.
Ronan Seniors: Sunday dinner served May 19
Sunday roast pork dinner will be served on the third Sunday (May 19) instead of Mother’s Day.
Kalispell man sentenced for indecent exposure
A Kalispell man was sentenced in Polson District May 8 to the Montana State Prison for 15 years with no time suspended. Cole Michael Jacob, 33, was also ordere…
Pharmacy in the Family: Ernie Ratzburg inspires great niece
Newly minted pharmacist Madeline Hellinger recently worked side by side with her great uncle, Ernie Ratzburg – the longest-working pharmacist in Montana with 6…
Two special district races end in tie votes
According to unofficial results, last Tuesday’s election for special districts and school board trustees yielded two ties. Patrick Lennon and Rhonda Walter each collected 106 votes for the one seat available on the…
St. Ignatius Seniors: Aurora Borealis lights up sky
The Aurora Borealis was beautiful. Hope you were able to see it.