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Mission woman admits to stealing Silverado
Judge Molly Owen set sentencing for Dec. 18 for a St. Ignatius woman who admitted to stealing a vehicle in Missoul…
Commissioners seek input on fairgrounds improvements
The Lake County Commissioners are seeking public input on a proposed grant that would complete renovation of buildings at the Ronan Fairgrounds.
FWP Upland Bird Council to meet at Ninepipes
The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Council will meet Sept. 9-10 at Ninepipes Lodge, east of Charlo to review program activities and tour habitat projects in the Ninepipe area.
Applications sought for Chief Water Court Judge
The Montana Judicial Branch is applications through Sept. 30 for the Chief Water Court Judge. Current Chief Water Court Judge Russ McElyea, who has served the Water Court since 2012, is retiring at the end 2024.
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MDT to host meetings on U.S. 93 Polson-Somers corridor
The Montana Department of Transportation is hosting open houses in Polson Sept. 18 and Somers Sept. 19 to discuss a study of the U.S. 93 corridor between Polson and Somers.
Art Docent Program seeks volunteers
Polson’s Art Docent Program is a volunteer-based art history program that allows students at Linderman Elementary to become immersed in art through classroom i…
Ronan City Council delves into Pioneer Days/MREC lease
The Ronan City Council officially annexed the Mission Range Event Complex land during its regular meeting on Aug. 28, and approved a change of use for the prop…
Arlee admin shuffle: District starts year with new superintendent and principal
Cory Beckham, who spent four years as Arlee Junior High and High Principal principal, has stepped into the role of Arlee Superintendent of Schools. With Beckha…
County budget crunch apt to impact employee paychecks
Lake County employees won’t see much of a pay increase in the coming year if the county commissioners stick with a plan passed by the Board of Compensation Tue…
Polson Seniors: Thanks to all the laborers
Labor Day already? Thank you to our staff and all the laborers in America. We celebrate all workers who continue to keep America as great as it always has been and always will be.
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Five file to serve on Polson Government Study Commission
Five local residents have filed for Polson’s Local Government Review Commission, and one has filed for St. Ignatius. Ronan has no candidates, unless someone files as a write-in by Sept. 3.
The Big Blow: Friday's storm downed trees, knocked out power
A wind speed of 58 mph was clocked Friday evening in Ronan as a storm swept through Lake County. Speeds of 47 mph riled Flathead Lake at Big Arm, while a speed…
Mission Valley Aquatics drops Silver Sneakers, adds sliding scale
Even though Silver Sneakers are involved, this is not a fairy tale. But it does have a happy ending.