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Peter Walther, 95
Peter Eugene Walther, died on June 20, 2025, wore many hats during his 95 years. A memorial service and reception …
Two jailed for alleged fentanyl distribution
A Ronan woman allegedly conspired with a man from Pasco, Wash., to bring large amounts of fentanyl to Lake County for distribution.
Bigfork man accused of firing assault rifle
A Bigfork man is accused of firing rounds from an assault rifle during a domestic disturbance with his girlfriend.
Car chase, drugs land Ronan man in jail for five years
A Ronan man was committed in District Court in Polson on Nov. 19 to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of 10 years with five suspended.
Pablo man charged with drug felonies
Thomas Joseph Spotted Eagle, 41, of Pablo appeared in Missoula before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on drug charges Nov. 18.
Judith Ann Radke Janssen, 77
Judith Ann Radke Janssen of Ronan, was born on June 10, 1947, in Sidney, Mont., the first child of Julia and Clint Radke. Judy passed away suddenly on Nov. 18,…
Ruth Caparoon, 83
Ruth Caparoon, 83, affectionately known as Ruthie, passed away in the comfort of her home on Nov. 7, 2024. Services will be held on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at The Kin…
Legals for November, 28 2024
Jero Jay Sharp, 66
Jero Jay Sharp, 66, of St. Ignatius, passed away at his home on Nov. 2 – just a few yards from where he was born. vening services will be held at Foster Funera…
Legals for November, 27 2024
Marilyn "Susie" Orr Olson, 74
Marilyn “Susie” Orr Olson, age 74, left us to take her seat at the Lord's table on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Viewing will …
Kalispell man charged with rape
A Kalispell man is accused of forcing himself upon a woman he met on social media. Fabian Alexander Perez-Calderon, 25, entered a plea of not guilty to felony …
Mission man sentenced for three separate crimes
A St. Ignatius man was sentenced in District Court in Polson Nov. 14 to a total of 30 years in the Montana State Prison, 25 years suspended, resolving three se…
Blackweasel sentenced for exposing children to drugs
A Ronan man was committed in District Court in Polson Nov. 14 to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of 10 years with eight years suspended on two counts of criminal child endangerment.
Convicted rapist returned to prison
A Big Arm man, on probation stemming from a rape conviction in 2006, had the suspended portion of his sentence revoked in District Court in Polson Nov. 13.
Kimberly Teigen, 47
Kimberly May Teigen, 47, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Polson on Nov. 7, 2024, receiving great care while there.