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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…
Business installs free roof for Ronan veteran
Mighty Dog Roofing and Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project combined forces on July 14 to help a veteran living in Pablo who was in need of a new roof.
Management team denies request to fill lake
A regional water management team on Friday opted not to alleviate Flathead Lake’s low water level by increasing flows out of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Tribal community mourns loss of "pillar"
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes lost “a pillar” last week, when Vern Clairmont died July 11 of pancreatic cancer. He was 69.
20th Judicial District Court News
Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher saw Curtis Daniel Buck in her court on July 13. He was in court for sentencing but withdrew his guilty plea and pulled out of a plea agreement. Buck then requested a fifth jury tri…
Hwy. 93 project moves ahead with Spring Creek Rd. closure
Paving operations on the northbound lanes of US Highway 93 (US 93) in Ronan continue this week, and Spring Creek Road is now permanently closed.
Cancer support group reorganizes
A support group for anyone affected by cancer is reorganizing. Pastor Matthew Connally of Ronan/Polson Nazarene Church will lead the Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group from noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wed…
20th Judicial District Court News
Recent cases heard by District Court Judge Molly Owen:
Blood donors needed to avoid shortage
The American Red Cross announced this week that it continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in.
MDT plans to make improvements to Perma bridge
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Frontier West are planning to rehabilitate the bridge that carries Highway 382 over the Flathead River just east of Perma. Construction is anticipated to begin in …
Lake level could hit lowest level by Saturday
In the past weeks, the water level of Flathead Lake has dropped 1.75 feet below full pool of 2,893 feet, and is expected to be a full two feet below by this Sa…
On the Agenda
City government and school boards meet
Annexations on the agenda
Both Ronan and Polson commissions fielded – or will field – annexation proposals from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
On the agenda
Public meetings coming up in Lake County:
Ronan launches downtown master plan
With the selection of KLJ Engineering to complete a downtown Ronan master plan and an economic development plan, it’s an exciting time for Ronan. The process …
Paving continues on U.S. 93-Ronan North
After a break from July 1-4, paving operations have resumed on the Hwy. 93 project north of Ronan, with crews on site from 5 a.m.-6:30 p.m. through Saturday.