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Former treasurer coaches new candidate for office
An old hand is temporarily at the helm of the Lake County Treasurer’s Office. But emergency acting treasurer Robin…
The Western Way: Lonnie Metzger inducted to Cowboy Hall of Fame
Ronan rancher Lonnie Paul Metzger was recently inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame for District 10, which includes Lake, Flathead Lincoln and Sanders…
Mission man pleads not guilty to choking wife
A St. Ignatius man is accused of choking his wife after she accused him of doing drugs. Dalton Daniel Hall, 26, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court …
Bird found guilty of drugs, officer assault
Judge John A. Mercer set a sentencing date of Nov. 21 for Nathaniel Bird, 39, an Idaho man convicted of assault on a peace officer and criminal possession of dangerous drugs.
Ronan Liquor Store gathers donations for hurricane victims
The Ronan Liquor Store is gathering goods to help victims of the extreme flooding in North Carolina that followed in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
SAFE Harbor receives $20,000 Mary Kay award
Violence is a societal challenge around the world, and within Lake County and the Flathead Reservation, the impact of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence has consequences crossing gener…
Polson Seniors: Banner year for memberships
The annual membership campaign is underway and so far, we’ve exceeded expectations and are looking at a record year again. Dues are $15 and expire next August.
House fire subdued, but structure uninhabitable
The City of Polson Fire Department was dispatched shortly after noon Oct. 8 to a possible structure fire on the 700 block of Fifth Ave. E.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Nurse on the Go visits Oct. 23
We have a “Nurse on the Go” that is coming to our center to do toenails. She charges $25 a session and it takes about 30 minutes. She will be at the St. Ignatius Senior Center on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Problem trees prompt Ronan Council discussion
Trees planted on Ronan’s Main Street were a topic of discussion at the Ronan City Council meeting. Leaves have clogged the storm drains during big rainstorms, and city workers have been called out at 1 p.m. to shov…
Audubon program explores birding in Mexico
Josh Covill presents the Mission Mountain Audubon's next educational program, "Birding and the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico," at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Nor…
Lewings stage "Meagher of the Sword" before Australian debut
The Port Polson Players are gearing up for their 50th season of presenting live community theatre to Mission Valley audiences with a two-person production of “…
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CSKT hosts meetings on Chronic Wasting Disease
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes urge hunters to help protect deer, elk, and moose populations by preventing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on the Flathead Reservation.
Polson NAPA opens second store north of Pablo
The new Mission Valley Auto Parts–NAPA north of Pablo is huge, and it needs to be big to hold the variety and number of parts they sell. The store celebrated i…