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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…
Marriages & Divorces
The following marriages and divorces were recently recorded at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson:
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Two Eagle River School: After 50 years, still going strong
In 1973 it was noted that the dropout rate for high school age students in Montana was approximately 16%, and in schools with large numbers of Native American students, the dropout rate was estimated between 38-42%…
Ronan Council gives preliminary approval to Jake Jannsen subdivision
The Ronan City Council heard from Ronan Superintendent Mark Johnson last Wednesday about a plan to build two duplexes to house four new teachers who are unable to find housing in the area. The school district’s pro…
Friends of the Library hosts Book Sale
The North Lake County Public Library District Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale March 15-16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Wildire “the new norm” says county mitigation specialist
Carey Cooley, Rollins fire chief and Lake County’s fire mitigation coordinator, is passionate about fire – or more specifically, preventing it. She’s spent the…
Polson Commission approves summer watering restrictions
At its regular meeting Monday night, the Polson City Commission approved a new ordinance aimed at conserving municipal water during the summer months by limiting outdoor watering from June 10-Sept. 30.
Governor responds to PL-280 withdrawal
In a long-awaited letter, Gov. Greg Gianforte informed the Lake County Commissioners March 1 that his administration had no intention of allocating “current re…
Filing deadline is Monday for federal, state, county elections
The filing deadline is March 11 – less than a week away – for candidates seeking federal, state or county offices. According to a press release from the Secret…
BB-gun shooter back in jail for violating sentence
A former Polson man, who was convicted of shooting a man’s eye out with a BB gun, is back in jail for violating conditions of a six-year deferred sentence. Mar…
Polson police respond to gun-related incidents
Polson Police responded to two unrelated firearm incidents in the past week and both suspects were apprehended and taken into custody, according to Polson Poli…
Polson Seniors: On the cusp of March
March has been described as coming in like a lion and out like a lamb. Although March 19 is the first day of Spring (9:06 p.m. MST), it is okay to say March 20 is the first daylight of Spring.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Indian tacos on tap March 6
We are still in need of a site manager/nutrition director to work 10-15 hours a week and a housekeeper for two hours a week. If you are interested or know of someone, please call 406-745-4462 and let us know.
Spring Debris Burning Season opens March 1
Spring debris burning season will open Friday, March 1. According to the CSKT Division of Fire, burning can help clear dead vegetation and clean up.