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A look inside the Lake County jail
Federal emergency funds help with jail improvements, but lawsuits challenge the county to address alleged inhuma...
Mission Valley Calendar
February brings a benefit for animal rescue organizations, Ronan Hall of Fame Induction, and the Arlee Rehabilitation Gala, and another Polar Plunge.
Community Notes
Mission Valley Choral Society resumes rehearsals; Episcopal priest shares whimsical tale; Cheerful Heart receives donation; Baby Fair on tap.
Polson Senior Center: Don’t believe the groundhog
Thought for Feb. 5: It’s the Snow Full Moon. Well, “duh!” Winter is not over until March 20. I don’t care what the groundhog told me.
Outdoor Notebook
Avalanche danger; Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet in February and March; Picture Wild photo contest opens
Education Briefs
From Lego Club and legislative pages to college and university honor rolls ...
Healing Hedgehogs: Charlo woman’s cute creations cheer pediatric patients
Marie Bauer calls her handknit hedgehog Spike, and says his favorite food is potatoes. “And he loves dancing,” adds the 4-year-old. “Spikey loves everything!”
Round Three: Polson to pursue building bonds
Voters in Polson will see a bond issue on their ballots again this spring, as the high school and elementary districts take a third run at improving four aging buildings.
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Charlo students back in school after waterline break
Students at Charlo Schools briefly returned to online learning last Tuesday and Wednesday after a broken water main shut down the high school and middle schools’ water supply.
Community Calendar
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Polson Senior Center: Recycle those grocery bags
Thought for Feb. 2, Groundhog Day: A groundhog is a rodent, not a meteorologist.
Education Briefs
The Montana Legislature offers a unique opportunity for young people to participate in the legislative process through its Legislative Page Program.
St. Ignatius Senior Center offers Narcan training
The St. Ignatius Police Chief will offer Narcan Training at the St. Ignatius Senior Center at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11.
Oh deer: Tribes begin trapping Polson's deer population
On Sunday, a buck and doe casually made their way across Highway 93 by the stoplight at First Interstate Bank in Polson as motorists slowed down to let the two jaywalkers pass.