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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…
City wrestles with budget imbalance
During a budget hearing May 15, Polson City Commissioners learned that the city is facing a “structural imbalance in the general fund,” meaning that revenues aren’t keeping pace with expenditures.
Memorial Day parades on tap
The Mission Valley Honor Guard will lead Memorial Day processions in Ronan and Polson on Monday, with each parade ending at community cemeteries for recitation…
Governor vetoes Public Law 280 legislation
Last Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed House Bill 479 – the only bill regarding Public Law 280 to make it through the 2023 Legislature. And this Thursday, the Lake County Commissioners vote on whether to withdr…
Mission Valley Christian Academy adds new building
Construction workers began excavation for the “Upper School” of Mission Valley Christian Academy right after Memorial Day in 2022. It’s now mostly finished, wi…
20th Judicial District Court News
News from Judge Kim Christopher's 20th Judicial District Court:
Community meeting explores dangers of fentanyl
Fentanyl has hit the Mission Valley hard, and fentanyl overdoses are becoming more commonplace, according to officials who spoke at a community meeting in St. …
New weather station constructed at Bison Range
The CSKT Bison Range and the Montana Climate Office have teamed up to construct a new Montana Mesonet weather station behind the CSKT Bison Range Visitor Cente…
Red Cross seeks blood donors
The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Local opportunities are a…
Hwy. 93 road crew to take holiday break
Due to the holiday weekend, Riverside Contracting crews at work on the Ronan-North project will stop work by noon Friday and return Tuesday morning.
Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation awards $46,000
The Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation awarded 36 scholarships totaling $46,000 to Polson High School seniors and former Polson High School graduates who are currently attending accredited two-year, four-y…
UM lists spring graduates from Lake County
The following Lake County students were among 2,000 degree candidates for spring semester at the University of Montana.
20th Judicial District Court News
Judge Molly Owen sees cases involving forgery, fifth DUI and criminal endangerment.
Four PHS grads to receive MUS Honor Scholarships
The Montana University System has awarded the prestigious Montana University System Honor Scholarship to Polson High students Addison Bahr, Rylie Dupuis, Piper Hoxie and Aspen McKee.
Commissioners create new department to manage Ronan fairgrounds
After a public hearing on April 27, the Lake County Commissioners passed a resolution to create a Fairgrounds Department that will impact only the Ronan proper…
Lake County graduations commence
High school graduations begin this week, with Two Eagle River in Pablo taking the lead, graduating 20 students at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20.