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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…
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County officials look for answers from U.S. Attorney
Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has give…
More candidates enlist before Monday deadline
Monday’s deadline evoked a last-minute flurry of candidate filings at the local election office and with the Secretary of State.
CSKT loses elder Louise Veronica Andrew
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) flew flags at half-mast through Saturday, March 9, in honor of Kootenai Elder Louise Veronica Andrew, who pa…
Harbor Light Furniture: Still a family affair
Harbor Light Furniture and Flooring will celebrate a big anniversary this year: 75 years as a Main Street business and 50 years with the Fisher/Whisman family.
Arrest for throwing rocks at motorists leads to drug charge
A Pablo man, who drew the attention of law enforcement for allegedly throwing rocks at passing motorists, is also accused of possessing drugs and is the suspect in a Pablo arson fire.
Ronan woman charged with selling fentanyl
A Ronan woman, accused of dealing fentanyl, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Feb. 29. Brandy Ann Unruh, 45, faces felony charges of crimin…
Trial for Sunny White moved to September
A Butte woman, accused of striking and killing Mika Westwolf, has had her May 6 trial date pushed back to Sept. 30. The continuance was requested by Meghan Ben…
Polson Seniors: Irish were so practical
St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday this year, and I researched some old Irish laws concerning monks. “A layman may have six pints of beer with his dinner. A monk shall only have three so that he will not become inebria…
Ronan Seniors: Pork roast served Sunday
Our Sunday Roast Pork Dinner will be served noon-2 p.m. March 10. Come join us for a delicious meal!
St. Ignatius Seniors: Bingo is March 9
We will have our next bingo on March 9 at 2 p.m. featuring a special blackout prize. Join the group for a fun day with tasty snacks available.
Marriages & Divorces
The following marriages and divorces were recently recorded at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson:
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Two Eagle River School: After 50 years, still going strong
In 1973 it was noted that the dropout rate for high school age students in Montana was approximately 16%, and in schools with large numbers of Native American students, the dropout rate was estimated between 38-42%…