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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Good Old Days on the horizon
Good Old Days is coming up – our Senior Center will be having their pancake breakfast, July 12, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. We will be raffling off a basket for Good Old Days. Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the barbecue Friday night, July 11.
Flathead Lake’s late summer levels aren't just a local issue
Each summer, as Flathead Lake reaches its scenic peak, calls grow louder to hold the lake level high through August and into September. For lakeshore residents, recreation businesses and visitors, that’s an understandable request. But what’s often missing from the conversation is what that late-summer water is also needed for – and what we lose when we keep it bottled up.
Polson Seniors: Be careful with campfires, fireworks
We are closed the Fourth of July to celebrate the independence of U.S.A from the king of England.
What’s the point of being a U.S. Senator if you don’t have guts?
More than half a century ago, when I was a young, enlisted man stationed at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C., I contacted former Montana Senator Burton K. Wheeler. I introduced myself and asked him if I could have a visit with him.
CSKT reduces fire danger to moderate
Due to recent moisture, wildland fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire have lowered the fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to moderate.
Mission Valley evens record with bounce-back wins
The Mission Valley Mariners split a packed week of American Legion baseball, shaking off a rough start in Hamilton with four wins over the weekend to bring their season record back to .500 at 11-11.
Big Beautiful Deficit-Raising Bill plunders our natural resources
Senator Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) wrote a column last week asking readers to view the controversial bill that includes selling off federal public lands for housing development. I read through the text of this bill, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee legislative text, and it’s even worse than depicted.
Theater rolls out the red carpet for the Boys and Girls Club
Move over Tom Cruise, get out of the way Julia Roberts. There are some new young stars taking on the glitz and glamour of the red carpet. This past Friday the Showboat Stadium 6 on Main Street in Polson was packed with members of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club for a special presentation of the newest Disney and Pixar flic, “Elio.”
Lake County takes steps to bring home its garbage
After 25 years of shipping household waste to Missoula, Lake County is bringing home its garbage.
Mission Valley Events Roundup
Your guide to events in the Mission Valley