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Supreme Court Justice Ingrid Gustafson makes campaign appearance in Polson Supreme Court Justice Ingrid Gustafson makes campaign appearance in Polson

  POLSON — A sizeable showing of Lake County’s legal community, along with around 30 interested voters, showed up at Glacier Brewing in Polson last Thursday to hear from state Supreme Court Justice Ingrid Gustafson. The incumbent is seeking to hold on to her post on the high court in a race against Helena attorney James Brown, who currently chairs the Public Service Commission.  Local attorney Kiel Duckworth introduced Gustafson on behalf of retired Lake County District Court Judge Jim Manley, who was unable to attend.   In his remarks, Duckworth warned that the nonpartisan race was turning increasingly partisan and predicted a flurry of attack ads on the...


New St. Ignatius police chief outlines plans for future New St. Ignatius police chief outlines plans for future

ST. IGNATIUS — Chief of Police Jason Acheson was sworn in on July 7, and since then has been working to implement new measures in the police force.  Originally from Columbia Falls, Acheson has worked throughout the Flathead in his career. He started out as a reserve police officer in Columbia F...

Bear sightings in Lake County increase Bear sightings in Lake County increase

LAKE COUNTY — There has been an increase in bear sightings in communities this year, but according to biologists from the Wildlife Management Program of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, it isn’t due to this year’s fire activity.  The main suspected reason, according to b...

Polson seniors for Aug. 21, 2022

POLSON — We are now celebrating our 50th year serving the Polson area senior citizens. Come join us. If you have stories from the early years of our center we would love to hear from you.                                 &nb...

Commissioners amend controversial resolution Commissioners amend controversial resolution

RONAN — Just a week after meeting with around 250 disgruntled irrigators Aug. 30 at the Ronan Community Center, Lake County Commissioners convened last Wednesday to reconsider a controversial resolution that would have removed the county from the chore of collecting irrigation fees.  The resolu...

St. Ignatius seniors for Sept. 21, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center is open Tuesday and Friday for lunch at noon.  Menu:  —  Friday, Sept. 23: noon - pizza, green salad, fruit, brownies  —  Tuesday, Sept. 27: noon - biscuits, sausage gravy, veggies, fruit, rice Krispies ...

A walkthrough of Lake County elections A walkthrough of Lake County elections

This story was produced as part of the Democracy Day journalism collaborative, a nationwide effort to shine a light on the threats and opportunities facing American democracy. Read more at   usdemocracyday.org .  LAKE COUNTY — As the Nov. 8 general election approaches, the Lake Count...

RDO helps kids contribute to revitalization RDO helps kids contribute to revitalization

RONAN — Last week, RDO Equipment Co. held an interactive presentation at the Ronan fairgrounds and football field to teach kids from Ronan High School more about the industry and contribute to a local revitalization project.  Partnering with the Montana Chamber of Commerce, RDO selected Ronan f...

Corn hole tournament to benefit Families First

POLSON — Glacier Brewing in Polson will be holding a Corn Hole for a Cause tournament on Sept. 18 for the benefit of Families First. Funded by several local businesses, with Blackfoot Communications acting as the title sponsor, organizers hope to see anywhere from 20 to 30 people participate in the ...

Arlee CDC honors founder, anniversary at upcoming celebration Arlee CDC honors founder, anniversary at upcoming celebration

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 10.  Founded in 2002 and housed in what was originally the Hangin’ Art Gallery and Café, the CDC will pay homage to those early businesses by offering carrot cake, a specialty...

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