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Ronan council discusses service rooster and subdivision
Ronan resident Kandi Holt approached the Ronan City Council last Wednesday regarding support for her “support roos…
Thrift-store theft leads to multiple drug charges
A Big Arm man is accused of possessing multiple drugs, being charged as such, and then missing court appearances on those charges.
Oregon man pleads not guilty to sexual assault of minor
A man from Salem, Ore., is accused of inappropriate contact with a minor. Tyler Davis Booze, 29, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court June 20 …
Veritas Grill offers fun summer food at Boettcher
Does a smash burger with bacon, cheese, and grilled onions fire up your appetite? How about a Philly-cheese steak sandwich? The Veritas Grill at Boettcher Park…
Outdoor Briefs: Leopard frogs & mystery snails
Leopard frog reintroduction earns Unsung Hero Award; Finley Point home to mystery snails
The Game is Afoot: Port Polson Players launch season with "Baskerville"
The Port Polson Players open their 49th season of Summer Theatre with Ken Ludwig's “Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” based ever-so-loosely on Sir Arth…
Fourth festivities stretch from Arlee to Polson
Parades begin at noon in Arlee, Charlo and Polson, and the 124th annual Arlee Celebration fills the Powwow Grounds with traditional dancing, drumming and vendo…
Sen. Tester makes campaign stop at Pache
Fresh from a meeting with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester breezed into the park at Pache Home Sites in Ronan at 3 p.m…
Council schedules meeting on MREC annexation
The saga of the Mission Range Event Center continued last Wednesday as the Ronan City Council unanimously passed resolution 2024-48 approving the purchase of the MREC property from Lake County.
Mission Valley Calendar
Your events guide to the Mission Valley
Polson Seniors: A more perfect Union
The great American Experience is still in the works, ever since 1776. We’re still working toward a more perfect Union, dedicated to the proposition that all men and women are created equal.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Nurse on the Go
Is it difficult for you or a loved one to trim toenails? Call “Nurse on the Go” at 406-253-5114 and schedule your 30-minute foot appointment.
Hospital shift: St. Joseph COO moves to St. Luke
Devin Huntley, chief operating officer at St. Joseph Medical Center, steps into the same role 14 miles south on July 15.
The Big Bang: Fireworks allowed, but only through July 5
Next Wednesday is the Fourth of July, a time when most Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence, which was signed July 4, 1776. People enjoy picnics…
Leader stacks up 19 statewide newspaper awards
The Lake County Leader raked in 19 awards at the Montana Newspaper Association’s 139th annual convention and awards banquet, held Saturday in Kalispell – inclu…
View from the Library: Summer programs in full swing
We have successfully kicked off our annual Summer Reading Program with over 100 attendees at our first program and 289 registrations on the first day. It’s not…