Floyd Gene Scott

Floyd Gene Scott, 77, of Polson died at his home on Friday, July 15, 2005.

Polson musician Benny Weag debuts on NBC’s long-running hit reality show

As people trickle into The Shoe in Polson Saturday night, Benny Weag and David Caselli open their set with a smooth rendition of “Come Together” by The Beatles.

Floyd W. “Smitty” Smith

Floyd W. “Smitty” Smith, born Oct. 27, 1939, passed away on Oct. 26, 2022 in Polson.

Whoopin' it up with Wylie and the Wild West

Mission Valley Live brought Wylie and the Wild West to the Ronan Performing Arts Center on Friday night, and the place was packed, with plenty of whooping and hollering from both the stage and the audience.

Time Capsule:Winter campout

This week in Lake County news archives.

Maria Lee Timm

POLSON — Maria Lee Timm, 87, died July 14, 2005, in her sleep at Evergreen extended care facility. She was born July 11, 1918, to Herman and Annie Viola (Brown) Rigal in Casper, Wyo. Her mother died when Maria was three and she was raised by her father. Maria attended Casper schools, graduating from St. Anthony Elementary Catholic School and Natrona County High School in 1936. Following graduation she was employed as a piano player and singer at a Casper radio station, on a dude ranch near Dubois, Wyo., and for Ma Bell as a telephone operator.

Redhawk draws a crowd at The Durham

Redhawk took the stage at The Durham in Polson on St. Patrick’s Day, drawing the crowd in with their versions of five decades of rock music.

Library to host Gary Cooper program

North Lake County Public Library in Polson will host the Montana Conversations program “Gary Cooper: First, Last and Always” presented by Neal Lewing Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Singing in the season

POLSON — Signs that Christmas is fast approaching are hitting the area like the blizzard Polson’s long overdue for. Snow is starting to fall, temperatures are beginning to plummet and people are starting to think about doing their last-minute shopping. But the holiday season in Lake County wouldn’t be complete without one standout performance.

Hip-hop artist Shadow Devereaux receives national music award

Shadow Devereaux, a Salish and Blackfeet singer/songwriter and hip-hop artist who grew up on the Flathead Reservation, won a Native American Music Award for Best Narrative Video.

Repertory Dance Theatre delivers world-class dance to Mission Valley

Mission Valley Live wraps up its performing arts season with a splash, courtesy of Repertory Dance Theatre of Utah. Members of the nation’s oldest and most successful repertory dance company will bring a dozen programs to area schools and other Mission Valley venues, before taking the stage at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. next Friday, May 16.

We are WÖR: Fresh take on 18th century music

The Mission Valley Live! season continues next week with the Belgian folk quintet We are WÖR (pronounced ‘were’), performing at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center.

Just shy of one big win, the Maidens still searching

RONAN — The Maidens came a little closer to getting a much needed win this weekend, and did it in cancer awareness.

Cheryl Jean McDaniel, 71

Cheryl Jean McDaniel passed away peacefully at her home in Polson on April 23, 2020. Cheryl was born on June 16, 1948 in Pocatello, Idaho to Floyd and Marilyn McDaniel. Cheryl was the oldest of 11 siblings and grew up in Pocatello. After graduating from Pocatello high school in 1967 Cheryl moved to Tacoma, Wash., where she continued her education and became an LPN. After working many years as an LPN Cheryl decided she wanted a change of scenery and in 1978 moved to Helena. While living in Helena, Cheryl worked as veterinarian assistant until 1980 when she moved into the Mission Valley. While living in the Mission Valley Cheryl volunteered at the Mission Valley animal shelter and worked several jobs including ranching, school bus driver and a home caregiver until her retirement in 2002.

Concert benefits Five Valleys Crimestoppers

Musician B.J. Thomas will perform a benefit concert for Five Valleys Crimestoppers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the University of Montana’s Dennison Theatre.

Concordia Choir works with Polson High School choir

With 65 voices singing in harmony, conductor Michael Culloton brings The Concordia Choir from Moorhead, Minn., to perform in Missoula at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Prior to the concert, the choir have a song share event with the Polson High School choir, which is taught by Concordia College alumna Kaylee Shirtliff. The two choirs will perform songs for each other.

The financial cost of cancer

GUEST COLUMN

I want the message to get out to the people of what I learned during my cancer journey, so that what I went through did not happen in vain, and could possibly save a life.

Musicians join forces on COVID-19 campaign

As an artist, the goal is to create something people want to hear.

Official suggests crooks wear 'Pink jumpsuits'

ST. IGNATIUS

ST. IGNATIUS – One city councilman is so outraged by a recent wave of petty crime, he suggested a radical way to cope with offenders.

Robert Wiliam (Rob) McDonald, M.D. Obituary

Robert William (Rob) McDonald, M.D. was born March 8, 1968 in Weymouth, Mass. In late may, 1968, Robert was adopted by William T. (Bill) and Esther Louise (Pink) McDonald of Wayland, Mass. In early August 1968 the McDonald family moved from Massachusetts to Dana Point, Orange County, Calif. Robert grew up and lived there until he moved to Hoover, Ala.