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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…
Hall of Fame: Distinguished Athlete Matt Luedtke
Matt Luedtke, an inductee into the 2023 Ronan Hall of Fame, was recognized as Montana’s “Gatorade Player of the Year” in high school basketball in 2000 followi…
Hall of Fame: Distinguished Community Contributors Bud and Laurel Cheff
The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, located about four miles south of Ronan, was founded in 1997 by Vern (Bud) Cheff Jr. and his wife, Laurel. Even though t…
Polson Commission wraps 2023 with full agenda
The Polson City Commission dashed through a blizzard of agenda items during the first hour of its final meeting of 2023, earning the following praise from City…
Redistricting reshapes local House and Senate races
Thinking of running for elected office? Filing opens Jan. 11 for a slew of county and state positions.
Arraignment Dec. 28 for alleged Bigfork shooter
The arraignment hearing for a Bigfork man, accused of shooting three people, killing one of them, was continued in Polson District Court Dec. 21. Matthew Vitek, 49, is charged with deliberate homicide in the Dec. 1…
Gravelle pleads guilty to theft, burglary, drugs
Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Feb. 14 for a Big Arm man accused of stealing a car, breaking into an RV and drug possession.
Polson Seniors: Thanks to all
With the New Year now upon us, the Polson Senior Community Center would like to thank all those who have contributed toward the success of our programs and activities for senior citizens.
Ronan Seniors: Birthday Dinner is Dec. 29
Main dishes include pork chops and stuffing, Dec. 27; Birthday Dinner with roast beef; Dec. 29, taco bar, Jan. 3.
Cottage businesses, crafters share wares at Maxine's
The main dining room of Maxine’s Coffee Shoppe and Eatery on Main Street in Polson was recently lined with wood carvings embellished with wood burning, bunches…
Monkeyshines and music: ShamRockers celebrate 20 years
Guests were nodding along as The Montana ShamRockers sang “I’ll be Home with Bells On.” The quintet brought their music and shenanigans to the stage at KwaTaqN…
Benefit supports Warming Center for unhoused
Rolling hoops on their arms, JR Parot and son Ryder were warming up for their Native American hoop dance in the downstairs hallway of the KwaTaqNuk Resort and …
Ronan Hall of Fame: 1972 State Championship Girls’ Track
The 1972 State Championship Girls’ Track Team is among the 2023 inductees into the School District #30/Ronan Community Hall of Fame.
FLIC gears up for 12th winter film fest
The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) celebrates its 12th winter film festival during the weekend of Feb. 16-18 at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main…
Year In Review: Covering health and human services in 2023
Though it feels like a lifetime ago, the 2023 legislative session was filled with conflict over several high-profile issues, including restrictions on abortion and medical choices for transgender minors seeking gen…
Arlee girl among winners of Youth Hunting Story Contest
Inslee Moran of Arlee was among 10 state winners of the 2023 Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest.