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Buckle up for Thanksgiving

News from Lake County Buckle Up Coalition and Clint Cottle, Polson Police Department POLSON — Thanksgiving is one great American holidays that involves a lot of travel. Family and friends traveling across Montana, to the airport to fly to another state or country or just across town take to the road...

Nobody Journeys Alone: Help provide needed items for community Nobody Journeys Alone: Help provide needed items for community

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. •  Mother with four boys, one gi...

Diane Gannon newest member of Upsilon chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Diane Gannon newest member of Upsilon chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

  The Upsilon chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma welcomed new member Diane Gannon into its organization this fall. Diane, a paraprofessional at Polson Middle School, was recognized for her excellent contributions to education. She joins other educators from Lake County who focus on professional development...

National Bison Range announces new holiday hours  National Bison Range announces new holiday hours

News from the National Bison Range MOIESE — Between winter weather keeping you at home and a flurry of friends and family visiting for the holidays, we all need time to get away and unwind. And so, we invite you to visit the National Bison Range during this festive time of year.  The cold ma...

State student advisor presents to Arlee school board

ARLEE — Arlee High School junior Zack Felsman stood in front of the school board and administrators during the Nov. 12 meeting to report his observations as a member in the fall summit for the Graduation Matters Montana Student Advisory Board. The program was developed by Superintendent of Schools Deni...

Mission students to perform with Missoula Children’s Theatre

ST. IGNATIUS — “The Secret Garden,” an original Missoula Children’s Theatre rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way...

Arlee students to perform ‘Blackbeard the Pirate’

ARLEE — What starts as a lazy day at the beach, quickly turns into mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard’s treasure begins. Tales both past and present lead us on a search of untold riches. Just where has Blackbeard and his crew hidden their legendary treasure? The local cast fe...

Charlo Schools announce first quarter honor roll students

Charlo High School – first quarter honor roll 2013-14 Seniors: Trinceton Brown, Connor Daugherty, Cassie Deardorff, Tyler Delaney, Alyssa Doty, Shirley Firestone, Mackenzie Foust, Ryan Fullerton, Shaelyn Herron, Tonya Hertz, Lilly Jensen, Abigail Knight, Michaela Krahn, Jordan Ludeman, Timber Munson...

Busy holiday season begins early again

DIXON — There are getting to be signs of a busy season in our part of the world. Christmas is being advertised way too soon - again. Let’s enjoy Thanksgiving first. I appreciate the delay in winter weather (which may not be true by the time you read this). Bazaars and craft shows are starting, al...

Faithful Polson supporter passes away

POLSON — We received news this week that we have lost a friend and faithful supportive member of the center. Tom Cahill passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Rehabilitation Facility. We extend our sympathy to Tom’s adopted family, Fred and Sandy Funke and kids and thank them for watching over T...


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