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Rex Gilbert Merritt, 90
August 23, 2025 midnight

Rex Gilbert Merritt, 90

Rex Gilbert Merritt, age 90 of Polson, passed away in the home he was raised in on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

Terrence Kelley, 84
August 21, 2025 midnight

Terrence Kelley, 84

Terrence “Terry” Lynn Kelley passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by close loved ones. He was 84 years old. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Orchard Homes Community Center located at 2537 S. 3rd St. W., in Missoula.

August 21, 2025 midnight

St. Ignatius Seniors: School starts soon

School will be starting soon – Aug. 27 in Mission. This summer has just flown by.

Enrollment, upgrades and hot lunches: Rural schools get in gear
August 21, 2025 midnight

Enrollment, upgrades and hot lunches: Rural schools get in gear

In the small school of Dayton Elementary, there is no lunch program or gym but the community has rallied together to provide hot and cold lunches for the upcoming school year.

August 21, 2025 midnight

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from The Ronan Pioneer, August 24, 1977

Candace Janelle (McCann) Bilile
August 21, 2025 midnight

Candace Janelle (McCann) Bilile

Candace Janelle (McCann) Bilile, known as Janelle, passed away at her home in Ronan, Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

St. Ignatius schools add more than 100 new students
August 21, 2025 midnight

St. Ignatius schools add more than 100 new students

St. Ignatius Schools start classes next week with a significant increase in enrollment of more than 100 new students.

Mission Valley Events Roundup
August 21, 2025 midnight

Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and meetings in the Mission Valley

August 21, 2025 midnight

Back to School Calendar

Lake County students return to school on the folllowing dates:

FLOW swim coach claims three bronze medals
August 21, 2025 midnight

FLOW swim coach claims three bronze medals

Mark Johnston, coach of the Flathead Lake Open Water Swimmers (FLOWS), earned three bronze medals at the 2025 World Masters Swimming Championship held in Singapore Aug. 7-14, placing third in the world in his age group (65–69). It's his best performance yet in the elite contest.

The tale of two sisters who meet on a softball field
August 21, 2025 midnight

The tale of two sisters who meet on a softball field

How do two gifted and ardent softball players discover they are biological sisters? At a softball tournament, of course.

Friends of the Children-Flathead Nation celebrates first anniversary
August 14, 2025 midnight

Friends of the Children-Flathead Nation celebrates first anniversary

Friends of the Children-Flathead Nation celebrates a year of serving the Flathead Indian Reservation with impact to families and children.

County cuts ribbon, welcomes public to Dave Stipe Annex
August 14, 2025 midnight

County cuts ribbon, welcomes public to Dave Stipe Annex

On Saturday the Lake County commissioners held an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Dave Stipe Annex to welcome the public into the newly built space on the corner of First St. E. and Fifth Ave. W. in Polson.

Cruisin' by the Bay brings cool cars, hot colors to town
August 14, 2025 midnight

Cruisin' by the Bay brings cool cars, hot colors to town

Cruisin’ By The Bay Car Show, held Saturday in Polson, had entries lining Main Street from Hwy. 93 almost to the Mission Valley Elks Club, including some side streets.

Charlo Schools start year with interim superintendent
August 14, 2025 midnight

Charlo Schools start year with interim superintendent

Charlo School District 7J kicks off the year on Aug. 20 with veteran superintendent Jim Baldwin taking the reins on a one-year contract.

August 14, 2025 midnight

Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events in the Mission Valley

August 7, 2025 midnight

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from the Flathead Courier, Aug. 6, 1981

August 7, 2025 midnight

Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your Mission Valley events guide

Mission Valley softball players shine at VMC all-star games
August 7, 2025 midnight

Mission Valley softball players shine at VMC all-star games

Three Polson Lady Pirates will continue their softball careers at the collegiate level following standout performances this summer, including appearances at the 2025 VMC (Veterans Memorial Classic) all-star showcase.

Roy Oscar Swalling, 63
August 7, 2025 midnight

Roy Oscar Swalling, 63

Roy Oscar Swalling was born June 2, 1962, to Allen and Dolores Wiebke Swalling, and passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, from complications from back surgery. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, at noon at the Cheff Ranch, 30888 Eagle Pass Trail, Charlo.