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University of Montana Journalism School ranked 9th best in country

News from the University of Montana MISSOULA – The University of Montana School of Journalism was recently ranked the ninth best college journalism program in the country in a poll by NewsPro magazine and the Radio Television Digital News Association. The magazine and professional associatio...

‘Young Lakota’ to be presented in Pablo, Arlee, Elmo

News from CSKT Community Empowerment Program PABLO — The Adeline Mathias Endowment and the CSKT Community Empowerment Program will present three Flathead Reservation screenings of “Young Lakota,” a documentary on real life political issues focused on women's rights and tribal ...

Truck stolen from retreat

News from the Lake County Sheriff's Office POLSON — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen motor vehicle from the Nom-Chak Retreat Ranch in Garcon Gulch near Hot Springs. The truck, a white 2002 Ford F350 dually, was taken between midnight and 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The F35...

Permits available to cut Christmas trees in National Forest

News from the National Forest Service FLATHEAD VALLEY — Christmas tree permits from the Flathead National Forest are available for $5 each from Forest Service Offices in Kalispell, Hungry Horse, and Bigfork, and in Lake County at Ronan Power Products and Ronan Sports and Western, as well as oth...

Prevent freezing pipes

News from Montana State University Extension BOZEMAN — When the temperatures dip below zero, experts at the office of MSU Extension Housing and Environmental Health to zfield calls about how to prevent freezing pipes or, worse, how to thaw out pipes that are already frozen. There are several basi...

Remembrance lanterns to honor lost loved ones

RONAN — The holidays are a time when the ones we love are greatly missed, whether they have passed on or are miles away. To remember those who cannot be with us during the holidays, the Ronan High School Student Council is sponsoring a “Remembrance Lantern” program. Ronan High School studen...

Christmas Calendar for Catholic churches set

Christmas Calendar for Mission; Jocko; Arlee  and St. Ignatius Mission — •  Wednesday, Dec. 11: Reconciliation at 7 p.m. at Mission Church •  Sunday, Dec. 15: Anointing of the Sick at 9:15 a.m. at Mission Church •  Sunday, Dec. 22: Christmas play/de...

Crooks don't take the holiday off

News from the Area VI Agency on Aging POLSON — Christmas season is in full swing with parties, concerts, and lots of shopping. The season of giving is also a prime time when the elderly, as well as others, can be taken advantage of by scam artists. Holiday deals and charity appeals abound as we m...

Local needs identified

News from Community Partners Outreach   Some of our community members have named the following specific needs. If you are able to provide assistance to any of them, please contact Melinda Old Person at (406) 676-4290 or (406) 249-3821 or call (406) 871-1109. •   Woman needs a washer, a d...

Magazines For Troops needs boxes ‘adopted’

News from Magazines for Troops LAKE COUNTY — “Magazines for Troops” is urgently seeking assistance with their Christmas care packages of magazines, gently used paperback books, and DVD movies for our deployed troops stationed overseas in Afghanistan and other remote areas. You donat...


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