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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…
Judge Christopher announces resignation
In a letter dated March 15, District Court Judge Kim Christopher informed Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath that she is officially stepping down from he…
MREC: Still no resolution in sight for Ronan parcel
Lake County Commissioners met with Ronan Pioneer Days representatives Kim Aipperspach and Mike Bartel Monday afternoon to discuss the future of the Mission Ran…
View from the Library: Closure planned March 22-25
So much has been happening the past few months for the North Lake County Library, and we are so excited to be reopened in our newly renovated space. We are sti…
SKC grad pursues doctorate in toxicology at UM
While growing up in Arlee, Niche’ Brown remembers summers when wildfire smoke filled the Mission Valley. Wildfire smoke is often a regular part of life in west…
People in Education
MSU lists recent Lake County graduates; University of Tampa and Upper Iowa University list local scholars.
Box sentenced for car theft, bail jumping
A Polson man admitted to stealing a car and skipping court. Charlie Corbin Box, 20, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court March 6 to felony theft a…
Polson woman admits to pointing gun at spouse
A Polson woman, accused of pointing a gun at her husband, will avoid more jail time. Elizabeth Simone Richard, 36, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District …
Kalispell man enters Alford plea to indecent exposure
The trial for a Kalispell man accused of exposing himself to a minor has been avoided after Cole Michael Jacob, 33, entered an Alford plea in Polson District C…
Polson Seniors: Beware the Ides of March
Julius Caesar was warned to beware the Ides of March (15th). He went to the Senate anyway and was assassinated. I will beware the Ides of April (15th) tax-due day.
Ronan Seniors: Corned beef and cabbage served Friday
The Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan celebrates St. Patrick’s Day March 15 with corned beef and cabbage. Other upcoming meals include spaghetti, March 18 and hash-brown casserole, March 20.
Little Shop Montana finds new home on Main Street
The Little Shop Montana, which recently moved from Highway 93 to Polson’s Main Street is a pleasure to explore.
St. Ignatius Seniors: One Happy Camper
Thank you for all who came to Bingo. One Happy Camper went home with a $100 for blackout.
Commission candidate alleges Decker doesn’t reside in Ronan district
Josh Senecal, a candidate for Commission District 3, filed a complaint with the Commissioner of Political Practices Feb. 29, alleging that incumbent Lake Count…
Water managers host meeting on water supply outlook
With the official first day of spring less than a week away, farmers, ranchers and recreationists are paying close attention to weather forecasts and snowpack …
On the Agenda
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