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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…
Taurie Matt joins Leader sales team
Taurie Matt, who began working fulltime at the Lake County Leader Sept. 6 as a sales representative, says she’s looking forward to connecting with Mission Vall…
Bison Range Gathering to be closed to public
This year marks the first Gathering (formally known as Roundup) at the Bison Range under CSKT Management. “To reduce stress for both our animals and our staff, we have decided not to open the Gathering to the publi…
Meeting to explore management change at golf course
The Polson Golf Board is meeting with Polson City Commissioners at noon Thursday, Sept. 14, at City Hall to explore a possible reconfiguration in how Polson Bay Golf Course is managed.
Polson Commission adopts mill levy, approves TIF grants
District Court Judge Kim Christopher made a trip to Polson City Hall last Wednesday to swear in the city’s new police chief, George Simpson.
Ronan schools respond to shooting threat
A Ronan High School student who allegedly threatened to “shoot up” the high school last Wednesday has been identified and banned from school property, pending …
Polson firefighters remember 9/11
On Monday, the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, Polson firefighters, police officers and first responders took turns from dawn until dusk, standing vigil for those fi…
Police suspect foul play in Polson death
The Polson Police Department is investigating the recent death of Philista St. John, whose body was found in a residence “under suspicious circumstances.”
On the agenda
Upcoming meetings of local governmental bodies open to the public.
20th Judicial District Court News
Junior Gardipe, 35, of Big Arm, was found not guilty of two counts of felony assault with a weapon and robbery in a jury trial in District Court, but faces charges of one count of felony tampering with witnesses or…
Good Samaritans aid accident victims
St. Ignatius Chief of Police Jason Acheson credits two Good Samaritans with helping accident victims after a Saturday collision on Hwy. 93 in front of Allard’s…
Nate Lundeen: School Resource Officer of the Year
Soft-spoken Lake County deputy Nate Lundeen, who was recently named School Resource Officer of the Year, clearly feels both a sense of responsibility and affec…
Tribes loosen fire restrictions
In light of recent rain and cooler temperatures, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have cancelled the recent closure of the Flathead River at Perma Bridge and also rescinded Stage 1 fire restrictions, eff…
SAFE Harbor welcomes donations for annual auction
SAFE Harbor is seeking donations of art, goods and services for its annual Art Auction and Celebration, slated for Oct. 14 at the Ronan Community Center.
Mission Reservoir closed to fishing
The CSKT Natural Resources Department Water Monitoring and Measurement Program recently observed that water levels at Mission Reservoir had dropped to a point that raised safety concerns for the local fish populati…
Garden for Life gets benches, tables
The Arlee Community Development Corporation has received picnic tables and benches for its “Garden for Life” community garden and plans to install them at 10 a…