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High waters pose risks to recreators High waters pose risks to recreators

LAKE COUNTY — As flooding in Montana has been declared a major disaster by the President, officials would like to remind everyone to act safely during this time of increased water danger.  Energy Keepers of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has reported that the current water elevation of Flathead Lake is 2892.7 feet and very slowly filling, while current river flows over the channel are 51,500 cubic feet per second (CFS) and slowly rising as the lake rises.  They further report that there is still some high elevation snowpack above 6,000 feet in the basin and with upcoming warm weather and another possible round of rain, we could see a modest surcharge of Fl...


Rodeo returns to Polson Rodeo returns to Polson

POLSON — The 81st Mission Mountain Rodeo is scheduled for this weekend, June 24 and 25, at the Polson Fairgrounds.  With general seating and admissions of $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages five to 12, and no charge for kids under five, the rodeo will kick off this summer with a variety of mens, ...

Pollinator week in full swing with chalk walk Pollinator week in full swing with chalk walk

RONAN — The Lake County Conservation District has brought national Pollinator Week to Ronan with trivia, a block party and a competitive chalk walk.  Pollinator Week was initiated by the Pollinator Partnership and according to their website, 14 years ago the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the...

Dixon School Term 3 Honor Roll

Grade 4 Abraham Boyd, 3.6 Joey Matt, 3.53 Alyra Porter, 3.54   Grade 5 Frederick Elverud, 3.17 Denzel Howard, 3.84 Delilah Liberty, 4.0 Sonny Matt, 3.67 Sheray Rossbach, 3.42   Grade 6 Alyson Bigcrane, 3.61 Lucy Metcalf, 3.61   Grade 7 ...

Dr. Irwin receives Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years in medicine Dr. Irwin receives Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years in medicine

News from Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center POLSON — In 1972, Dr. Steve Irwin graduated from Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis. Many things have changed in these past fifty years, but one thing that has clearly remained the same is Dr. Irwin’s steadfast love of pra...

State, local officials raise awareness about elder abuse State, local officials raise awareness about elder abuse

News from DPHHS HELENA – State and local officials state that the number of Montanans reported as victims of elder abuse increased again in 2021. According to the Department of Public Health and Human Services, about 4,900 Montanans were victims of elder abuse in 2021. This is the second year i...

Polson seniors for June 22, 2022

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. We deliver meals to shut-ins. Call us at 406-883-4735, email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E.   Due to high demand, we are ...

Chainsaw carvers crank up creativity in Ronan Chainsaw carvers crank up creativity in Ronan

RONAN — Over the weekend, rainy weather couldn’t muffle the sounds of blaring, buzzing chainsaws during Ronan’s Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan. “We have had people standing out here watching in the rain holding umbrellas,&rdq...

Mission Valley Animal Shelter in great need of help Mission Valley Animal Shelter in great need of help

POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is reaching a critical point, according to board member Sharon Hawke and shelter manager Raeva Corkill. As the only shelter for animals in Lake County, the organization is on an unsustainable path.  A nonprofit organized in 1989 and opened as a tempora...

Inspired by childhood in Polson, Fugleberg launches music project Inspired by childhood in Polson, Fugleberg launches music project

POLSON — A man from Polson recently launched his new music project that’s bringing together big-name artists from throughout the nation to create messages of hope.  The project “Seeking Permission: Songs in the Key of Hope” started back in 2020, when Polson’s Tom Fuglebe...

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