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Fort Connah Rendezvous is a step back in time
June 19, 2025 midnight

Fort Connah Rendezvous is a step back in time

A trapper by the name of “Teaspoon” finished first in the annual Trapper’s Run – a contest of grit and physical stamina held during the 24th anniversary of the Fort Connah Rendezvous, June 14-15 at the historic outpost north of St. Ignatius.

Centennial birthday doesn't slow Shirley McConnell down
June 26, 2025 midnight

Centennial birthday doesn't slow Shirley McConnell down

Shirley McConnell’s birthday was May 7, and since she was turning 100, her family began “planning a big to-do,” she said.

Jeannine Padilla, 65
June 26, 2025 midnight

Jeannine Padilla, 65

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannine Marie Padilla of Ronan, as she was welcomed with open arms to the gates of heaven on June 11, 2025.

June 26, 2025 midnight

United We Stand is theme of Charlo parade

The Marine Honor Guard will lead the United We Stand-themed parade through Charlo at noon July 4. Long-time business and community members Sandy and Curt Coulter are the honored grand marshals. The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Polson’s Independence Day celebration shines
June 26, 2025 midnight

Polson’s Independence Day celebration shines

This year’s Fourth of July celebration begins with the highly anticipated fireworks show over Flathead Lake on July 3, followed by a new kids' parade and the community parade July 4.

June 12, 2025 midnight

View from the Library: Color Our World

Summer has finally arrived at the North Lake County Library which means the return of the annual Summer Reading Program. The “Color Our World” runs from June 9-Aug. 7.

PL 280 saga winds down with three signatures
June 5, 2025 midnight

PL 280 saga winds down with three signatures

Monday marked a quiet end to a long-running saga as the three Lake County commissioners each signed a resolution rescinding three previous attempts to remove the county from the responsibilities enshrined in Public Law 280.

Thoughts & prayers just don't cut it
June 19, 2025 midnight

Thoughts & prayers just don't cut it

A Minnesota State Representative has been shot and killed. So has her husband. A Minnesota State Senator has been shot, but not killed. So has his wife. And a shocked America offers up its thoughts and prayers, which seems to be the best that a shocked America can do.

City employee charged with heisting coins from water-filling station
June 26, 2025 midnight

City employee charged with heisting coins from water-filling station

A Ronan man is accused of stealing coins from the City of Ronan’s coin-operated water filling station. Christopher Alan Atkinson, 46, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson June 18 to felony theft.

June 5, 2025 midnight

Mission Valley Legion opens season with strong showings

The Mission Valley Mariners kicked off their American Legion baseball season with six games in six days, rebounding from an opening loss to secure four wins and show early promise heading into the summer schedule.

Sawdust flies at Ronan's Chainsaw Rendezvous
June 12, 2025 midnight

Sawdust flies at Ronan's Chainsaw Rendezvous

Chainsaws were growling, grumbling and whirring amid a nest of extension cords, drifts of sawdust, and many bottles of water. Must have been the annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous in Ronan. It began with move-in day on Thursday, and carving Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Port Polson Players celebrate 50th summer season
June 26, 2025 midnight

Port Polson Players celebrate 50th summer season

What sounds like the opening scene of a musical led to Karen and Neal Lewing’s real-life marriage a few months later, and the enduring partnership that’s at the heart of the Port Polson Players – now celebrating 50 seasons of summer theatre.

June 19, 2025 midnight

Healthcare News

St. Joe receives high marks for sustainability; Logan Health moves rehab clinic.

The America I love: Good while it lasted
June 5, 2025 midnight

The America I love: Good while it lasted

The country that I love is behaving like a spoiled child. There is a new way of doing in American government that replaces trust with fear, understanding with punishment, and reason with revenge.

June 12, 2025 midnight

MAC softball standouts earn postseason honors

The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball program was well-represented on the 2025 Western B-C All-State and All-Conference lists, with six players earning postseason accolades following a strong campaign.

Mariners sweep Twins to snap losing streak
June 12, 2025 midnight

Mariners sweep Twins to snap losing streak

After a difficult stretch that saw the Mission Valley Mariners drop five straight games, the squad rebounded in a big way Sunday with a doubleheader sweep over the Glacier Twins, improving their American Legion baseball record to 6-6 on the season.

Janet Blackler, 75
June 5, 2025 midnight

Janet Blackler, 75

Janet Gail Blackler (née Sandmeyer), 75, passed away March 17, 2025, in Bigfork. A woman of remarkable strength, independence and humor, Janet lived a life deeply rooted in nature, music and service.

More than 300 attend Polson's No Kings protest
June 19, 2025 midnight

More than 300 attend Polson's No Kings protest

A colorful crew if protesters lined the intersection of Highways 93 and 35 in Polson Saturday, waving signs and banners opposed to what participants describe as the autocratic leanings of President Trump.

June 5, 2025 midnight

MDT to revamp Third Ave. intersection in Ronan

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. will begin work next week to improve the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 with Third Avenue and Old U.S. 93 in Ronan.

Ailport sentenced to 110 years for driving truck into house
June 19, 2025 midnight

Ailport sentenced to 110 years for driving truck into house

A Polson man, convicted at trial of attempted deliberate homicide, arson and criminal mischief, was sentenced in District Court in Polson June 12 to a total of 110 years in the Montana State Prison.