“Hello?” Cathy Gillhouse answered the phone last spring. “Oh, hi Karen. You want me to play M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias? What an honor. I’d love to.” Though invitation calls are routine for Karen and Neal Lewing as they plan out their season’s productions, to participate in a Port Polson Players play is an exciting accomplishment for area residents. While every year is special, 2024-25 is especially so as it marks the Players’ 50th season. With live theatre a significant aspect of Lake County culture, this 50th anniversary is one to be celebrated. The Port Polson Players is the 5th oldest summer production company and the 4th oldest year-roun...
News from MCHF and WHC The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced on Oct. 9 their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, which includes local cowboy Lonnie Paul Metzger. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated b...
ST. IGNATIUS - A big thank you to all that came and bought things at our yard and bake sale and to all that donated items for us to sell. We appreciate out community members. We have a “Nurse on the Go” that is coming to out center to help with toenails. She charges $25 a session and it ...
RONAN - Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals; you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is the following: - Wednesday, Oct....
POLSON - The Polson Senior Center’s annual membership campaign is underway. We are exceeding expectations and are looking at a record year again with $15 dues expiring August 2025. An Office Manager position is available. Involves basic data entry and bookkeeping, secretarial and management, s...
Nearly a month out exactly from the Nov. 5 general election, Senator Jon Tester, the incumbent Democratic candidate for one of Montana’s two senate seats, visited with voters at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo and at the Lake County Democratic headquarters in Polson. Confederated Salish and Kootenai T...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reports that breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Montana women, accounting for 33% of new cancers each year. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control, and ...
Arlee High School celebrated homecoming last week with a win on the gridiron. The Warriors prevailed over Charlo’s Vikings, 62-20. Homecoming king and queen candidates were Darius Tewawina and Toni Hadley, nominated by the freshman class; Kaiden Ostby and Alonah Warrior, sophomore class nominees; Bridg...
ST. IGNATIUS —Thank you to all that came and bought items at our yard and bake sale. On Oct. 12 bingo will be played at our St. Ignatius Senior Center at 2 p.m. with a special blackout prize. We are looking for a Site Manager to work 8 to 12 hours a week. If interested, call and leave a message.&...
