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March 20, 2025 midnight

HB 207 makes hurdle higher for third party candidates

There’s an effort in the Legislature to keep Montana citizens off the ballot.

William Hocker, 100
June 6, 2024 midnight

William Hocker, 100

William C. Hocker passed away peacefully at home in Ronan, surrounded by family, on May 29, 2024, at 7:43 a.m. of natural causes at 100 years of age. A public memorial service will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Ronan Community Center with Chaplain Zimmerman officiating.

December 26, 2024 midnight

Ronan council still needs volunteers for study commission

At the Ronan City Council meeting on Dec. 18, City Clerk Kaylene Melton reported on her conversations with other city clerks in Montana regarding a special improvement district such as the one proposed for a development by Mark Drinkwater.

Dee Ann Hogge Crofoot, 76
June 22, 2024 midnight

Dee Ann Hogge Crofoot, 76

Dee Ann Hogge Crofoot, 76, of Salmon, Idaho, passed away peacefully in the presence of family June 17, 2024, in Rexburg. The funeral services will be held Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hwy. 28 building (91 ID-28 Salmon, Idaho).

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
August 29, 2024 midnight

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers. This week: The Flathead Courier, Sept. 1, 1949

PHS principal promoted to superintendent July 1
February 27, 2025 midnight

PHS principal promoted to superintendent July 1

Polson High School principal Andy Fors will be changing jobs July 1 when he steps into the role of superintendent of School District 23. Mike Cutler, who joined the district in 2021, is retiring at the end of the school year.

Polson Class of 1974 gathers for reunion
August 15, 2024 midnight

Polson Class of 1974 gathers for reunion

Polson High School's Class of 1974 celebrated their 50-year anniversary of graduating from high school last weekend.

August 1, 2024 midnight

Polson Schools seek input on grade realignment

The Polson School District is hosting a public meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 to discuss possible grade realignment, beginning in the 2025-26 school year.

June 6, 2024 midnight

On the Agenda

Local government and school board meetings

New superintendent says “Charlo wants to be true to Charlo”
August 22, 2024 midnight

New superintendent says “Charlo wants to be true to Charlo”

Since Teresa Weems loves the mountains, the commute from Missoula to Charlo is “a renewed blessing everyday,” she said. While she’s a fan of the countryside, the new superintendent of the Charlo School District says she’s here for the students.

Bill advances to enhance support for school infrastructure
April 10, 2025 midnight

Bill advances to enhance support for school infrastructure

House Bill 515, which hit the House floor April 4, calls for a one-time transfer of $75 million from the General Fund surplus to a special school facilities trust in order to elevate annual interest earnings.

January 9, 2025 midnight

New music room enhances teaching and learning

I would personally like to thank the voters of Lake County, the Superintendent and School Board of Polson School District for their efforts passing the bond.

August 29, 2024 midnight

On the Agenda

Meetings of local governmental bodies

June 13, 2024 midnight

Polson School District receives grant to provide summer meals for kids

Polson School District #23 is among the eight organizations that will receive a portion of $75,000 in grant money from No Kid Hungry to help ensure Montana kids get the food they need to grow and thrive this summer.

Polson School Board approves grade realignment, new classrooms
August 22, 2024 midnight

Polson School Board approves grade realignment, new classrooms

The Polson School Board tackled some major issues at their meeting Monday, including the vote to realign classes at Cherry Valley and Linderman elementary schools and Polson Middle School in the 2025-’26 school year, and to add three new classrooms at Cherry Valley.

August 11, 2024 midnight

On the Agenda

Upcoming meetings

Mission man accused of threatening local school
December 26, 2024 midnight

Mission man accused of threatening local school

A St. Ignatius man is accused of making threats to the St. Ignatius Elementary School on YouTube. Nathan Luke Smith, 42, pled not guilty to felony intimidation in District Court in Polson on Dec. 18.

Mission man receives deferred sentence for threatening school
May 8, 2025 midnight

Mission man receives deferred sentence for threatening school

The imposition of sentencing was deferred for three years in District Court in Polson April 30 for a man accused of making threats to St. Ignatius Elementary School.

Mission man admits threatening local school
March 20, 2025 midnight

Mission man admits threatening local school

A St. Ignatius man, accused of making threats against the St. Ignatius Elementary School on YouTube, admitted to the related charge of felony intimidation.

School powwow lights up events center
June 6, 2024 midnight

School powwow lights up events center

Flashes of feathers and brightly beaded regalia interspersed with hoodies and jeans made up the crowd of Ronan middle and high school kids dancing an intertribal dance at the school powwow on May 29.