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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…
Sentencing deferred for crash involving child
The imposition of sentencing for a Polson man, who admitted to a drunk-driving crash involving a child, was deferred for three years.
Eighteen candidates on ballot for Tribal Council primary
CSKT tribal members will vote Oct. 14 for primary candidates for an at-large seat and four district seats on the Tribal Council.
Arlee woman pleads not guilty to leading officers on chase
An Arlee woman is accused of participating in a pursuit with law enforcement this past August. Kody Lynn Belcourt, 27, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson D…
Anderson pleads guilty to drug possession, theft
A St. Ignatius man is accused of stealing a vehicle and, on three separate occasions, possessing drugs and missing court appearances related to those matters.
Polson man accused of burglary, theft, drug possession
A Polson man is accused of breaking into two Polson restaurants and stealing a car from one of the businesses.
Pumpkins Plummet: Event raises money for fireworks and Brett Thoft Memorial Foundation
Out of the dense blue sky, a small plane appeared, aiming for a chalked grid on the runway of the St. Ignatius Airport. As it approached, a pumpkin fell, smash…
Mill levy dispute: “Bring it on”
Last Wednesday, Lake County Commissioners joined a growing revolt among county officials across Montana by voting to decrease the number of mills allocated to …
Proposed subdivision heads to Ronan City Council
Last Wednesday’s meeting of the Ronan Planning Board began with a discussion of Mission Valley Homesites' proposed 221-lot subdivision.
Blackfoot completes fiber-optic network in Mission
In late September, Blackfoot Communications announced the completion of a project upgrading an aging copper wire network to fiber-optic cable. Started in 2018,…
ORI offers owl banding and survey
The Owl Research Institute is running a Saw-whet owl banding station at the Flathead Lake Biological Station this fall, and opens the experience to the public from approximately 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. The eve…
Local News Briefs
EPA and SKC forge partnership; Concrete work continues in Ronan
Volunteers and planners promote Ronan master plan
The City of Ronan, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce and Mission West Community Development Partners are working with the planning firm of KLJ to help chart the co…
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Schedule of upcoming public meetings
Logan Health offers aquatic rehab in Polson
Logan Health Rehabilitation has begun offering aquatic therapy at Mission Valley Aquatic Center in Polson.
Nowlen faces drug and burglary charges
Wesley Robert Nowlen, 30, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Sept. 28 to five separate counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and …