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Ronan celebrates pride Ronan celebrates pride

RONAN — On July 9, ‘Sweet Pride in July’ was held in the Ronan City Park, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.  Sponsored by Safe Harbor and The Spirit of Many Colors, an LGBTQ+ club at the Salish Kootenai College, this was the eighth year of celebration. A celebration with food, games and activities, and some drawings for prizes, the nice weather brought in plenty of attendees of all ages. Typically held in June, which is traditionally Pride Month, Safe Harbor and The Spirit of Many Colors instead opted early on to hold the Ronan celebration in July, as several other towns from Kalispell to Helena had scheduled their pride events for each weekend last month.&...


St. Ignatius seniors for July 13, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — This coming weekend is Good Ol’ Days here in St. Ignatius. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is excited to host our annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 16. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Our breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and runs unt...

Polson seniors for July 13, 2022

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center has many activities to join in: Exercise for Mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tai Ji (slow movement for balance): begins Aug. 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks  Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays, sign up for seating&nbs...

Births for July 13, 2022

  Reel Bailey RONAN — Reel James Bailey was born on July 6, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Parents are Reece and Lisa Bailey of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Rod Bailey and Brent and Patti Powell of St. Igna...

Museum visit available by appointment

News from Terry Cable, Arlee Jocko Valley Museum ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum features an exhibit on loan from the Montana Historical Society featuring the cavalry with photos and artifacts of the day. Additional displays include Troy Felsman’s photo exhibit of the Salish Pend D&rsq...

New Lake County attorney sworn in New Lake County attorney sworn in

POLSON — Molly Owen, Lake County’s new District Court judge, swore in new Lake County Attorney James Lapotka Thursday afternoon before a crowd of well-wishers. Lapotka ran unopposed for the post in the recent primary election, and replaces Steve Eschenbacher, who retired six months shy of the end...

Afterschool conference highlights need Afterschool conference highlights need

POLSON — Educators from around the state gathered in Polson on June 27 and 28 to learn ways to bolster and support their afterschool programs at the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Summer Training conference.  21st CCLC is a program that provides federally funded five-year grants...

Bok giveaway provides summer reading material for kids Bok giveaway provides summer reading material for kids

ST. IGNATIUS — The Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE), thanks to an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Union and First Book, were able to partner with public schools in St. Ignatius and Hot Springs on June 27 to provide a free book giveaway for local kids.  &ldq...

Holiday weekend starts with Arlee Powwow Holiday weekend starts with Arlee Powwow

ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Powwow kicked off their Fourth of July celebration this year on June 29, unpausing from Covid and carrying on the festivities through the holiday.  The exact date of the first Fourth of July Powwow in Arlee hasn’t been pinned down due to government supression...

‘Home Games’ kicks off season at Theatre on the Lake ‘Home Games’ kicks off season at Theatre on the Lake

  POLSON — The Port Polson Players kick off their 47th season of summer productions this week at the scenic Theatre on the Lake, adjacent to Boettcher Park in Polson.  Helmed by actors, producers and directors Karen and Neal Lewing – both Governor’s Arts Award recipients &nd...

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