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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…
Festival of Trees kicks off Christmas season
It’s December, and a tradition in Polson is the Festival of Trees. This year marked the 23rd annual event, held Dec. 2 at the Kwataqnuk Resort and Casino’s bal…
Rollins man killed when bus, trucks collide
A collision between a school bus and two trucks south of Rollins last Thursday morning claimed the life of 54-year-old Dennis Perez. The accident occurred around 7 a.m. Dec. 1 near the intersection of Hwy. 93 and …
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Wasps culprits in Pablo well contamination
Thirsty wasps, discovered in the electrical boxes of two wells in Pablo, are blamed for an e. coli contamination that forced residents and businesses to boil w…
Longtime Leader sales rep retires
Andrea Downing, or Andie as she’s known around the office, retired last week after 24 years as a sales person for the Lake County Leader.
Carnival, light parade a success
According to Darren Orr – a veritable Father Christmas in St. Ignatius – this year’s Christmas Carnival and Parade of Lights were a huge success.
Public Law 280: The path forward
“You have my commitment that – no matter what happens going forward – if you call 911, we're coming,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said during a crowded meetin…
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St. Ignatius High lists first quarter honor roll
The following students have met the grade-point requirements for the first quarter honor roll at St. Ignatius High School:
Shoppers turn out for Small Business Saturday
The message of the day on Nov. 25 was “Shop Small.” The weather cooperated with sunshine and blue skies as local shoppers supported Polson and Ronan business c…
Public hearing to consider school building projects
During its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 4, the Polson City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed additions and remodeling projects at Linderman and Cherry Valley schools.
Supreme Court rules counties must levy 95 mills
A rebellion waged by counties against the Department of Revenue’s assessment of 95 mills for school funding was curtailed last week when the Montana Supreme Co…
Pablo residents advised to boil water after E. coli detected
After E. coli bacteria was discovered in the water supply in mid-November, nearly 600 Pablo residences and businesses have been advised to boil water at least …
St. Luke makes holiday donation to local food banks
St. Luke Community Healthcare recently donated over $1,200 and more than 1,200 pounds of food to support food banks in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius.
Ronan Thanksgiving dinner feeds body and soul
When the Ronan Community Center’s door opened Thanksgiving morning, the large room smelled like heaven, if heaven smells like roasting turkey.