Polson commission rejects use of eminent domain in property dispute

A developer’s efforts to bring city sewer and water to his property along the Flathead River were stymied by the Polson City Commission during last Wednesday’s meeting.

Capitol Letters

Dear Folks,

When you wish upon a star

RONAN  — There were plenty of laughs, maybe even a few tears, and certainly quite a few people restraining themselves from singing along when “The Power of Dreaming,” a musical created and performed by the Ronan seventh and eighth grade drama class, went off to a standing ovation last weekend at the Ronan Performing Arts Center.

Trainings offered for child-care providers

The 0-5 Flathead Reservation-Lake County Coalition is offering a slate of trainings for those involved in child care beginning in March.

Tribal languages, at your fingertips

Salish, Kootenai keyboards coming to a school near you

Local Polson author releases new book

A new novel recently written and self-published by local author Maggie Plummer is the second book in her semiautobiographical four-book Jessie Morgan series.

Lake County resolution of intent to zone passed

On Nov. 10, 2004, in the offices of the Lake County Commissioners, Chairman Dave Stipe, Commissioner Paddy Trusler and Commissioner Mike Hutchin passed the resolution of intention to approve both the Lake County Density Map and Regulations.

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.

Character is an important trait to have

Character counts.  Character matters.  Character is an important quality for leaders of anything. Our personal character traits are core  values upon which our thinking and actions are based.    

Does character trump selfishness in House and Senate?

Does character count? Looking at our present legislative and executive branches of government, does character trump selfishness? Do members of our Republican House and Senate act out of high morality, unselfishness, and good character? Does our White House and various executive branch appointees act out of high morality, unselfishness and good character?

There are some irritants by nature

Editor,

For Maidens softball, it's a whole new ballgame

RONAN — What's new with the Ronan Maidens softball team? Nearly everything.

Letters to the editor

Military might

State seeks to dismiss Lake County’s lawsuit

The State of Montana, represented by Crowley Fleck PLLP, responded Dec. 12 to Lake County’s lawsuit seeking reimbursement for costs incurred from Public Law 280 by seeking dismissal of the complaint.

Tester following liberals' lead

People of Montana, it’s time to start thinking of the future for Montana and how we want to live and do here! Look at what is happening in California, New York City, Chicago and Portland with out-of-control crime, law personnel being blamed, open boarders and sanctuary cities and guns being banded from law abiding citizens!

SKC ROUNDUP: Bison split with Great Falls

GREAT FALLS - SKC split their weekend series against the Great

Maidens' volleyball still modifying rotations after debut at Browning Tip-Off Tourney

Ronan High School volleyball coach Charla Lake is still in the process of solidifying her team’s roster after getting a chance to further analyze her team after the Browning Tip-Off Tournament.

Character counts in HD 93 race

Shirley Azzopardi and Joe Read are both running for House District 93. Both have mailed campaign flyers.

Connect the Dots: The character of a county

Next election could show country's true colors

In my opinion, along with many others, if the average American ‘voter lethargy’ is corrected through Trump’s thinking, character, comments and behavior, the next election results will overwhelmingly prove the true character of our nation and our democracy. The GOP’s strange support of much of President Trump’s dangerous behavior needs to change, also.