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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…
Lake County Almanac John Grant leaves a legacy defined by birds, land and water
At Leon Hall, just south of Ninepipe, friends, neighbors and colleagues gathered Saturday to celebrate the legacy of retired wildlife-area manager John Grant a…
Olive Branch: AG says state will consider funding for PL 280
Whether fueled by election-year largesse or Lake County’s impending withdrawal from Public Law 280, Attorney General Austin Knudsen delivered some long-awaited good news Monday. The office of Gov. Greg Gianforte, h…
Olive Branch: AG says state will consider funding for PL 280
Whether fueled by election-year largesse or Lake County’s impending withdrawal from Public Law 280, Attorney General Austin Knudsen delivered some long-awaited…
Mission Valley Calendar
Your events guide to the Mission Valley
Houle sentenced to 10 years for Pablo robbery
A Pablo man who appeared in Polson District Court April 10 was sentenced to the Montana Department of Corrections for 10 years with five years suspended on a f…
Morrison accused of burglarizing same business, again
A Polson man, who was given a suspended sentence on a burglary charge less than a month ago, is accused of doing it again. Bryce L. Morrison, 26, entered a ple…
Trial set for men accused of flooding jail
Judge Molly Owen set a trial date of Sept 16 for two inmates of the Lake County Jail, who are accused of flooding the facility. Keilon James Adams, 27, and Cam…
Mission man accused of sexual abuse of children
A St. Ignatius man is accused of arranging to meet a minor girl for sexual intercourse. Charles Henry “Pete” Zeiler, 47, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson…
Construction resumes this week on Ronan-North project
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. resumed work this week on the U.S. Highway 93 Ronan-North project. Work began April 22 with limited milling and paving operations on U.S…
Polson Seniors: Celebrating volunteers this week
Western Pleasure Tours, centered in Kalispell, will present a video about budget-minded modern bus tours to various travel destinations in the West at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the center. Call 208-283-9776 f…
Ronan Seniors: Birthday dinner is Friday
This month’s birthday dinner at the Mission Valley Senior Center will be served Friday, April 16, and includes roast beef and potatoes, salad and dessert. Also on the menu: ham casserole, April 29; and Polish dogs,…
St. Ignatius Seniors: Bingo is May 4
Mark your calendars for bingo at 2 p.m. May 4. AARP’s Safe Driving Course will be offered at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 1-5 p.m. May 21.
Defrocking Miss Daisy: Sheep shearer and spinners share wool basics
Daisy announced her presence at the Boys and Girls Club in Polson last week by leaving a fragrant deposit on the floor of the entryway, which in turn caused a …
Charlo School Board: Five vie for openings
Five candidates have filed for the two three-year trustee positions open in Charlo School District 7J, according to District Clerk Sara Vaughan. Incumbent Jodi…
St. Ignatius School Board: Six candidates on ballot
In School District 28, six candidates are competing for two three-year terms. The ballot includes incumbent Jeff Evans, Rochelle Groom, Tim Marchant, Peter Mat…