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Estate planning talk set at St. Ignatius senior center

ST. IGNATIUS — Attorney Tom Kragh will give a brief presentation on estate planning following the evening meal Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the St Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. The center will have its annual fall rummage sale from Tuesday, Oct. 8, through Friday, Oct. 11. The sale will run from 10 a.m...

Pinochle players return to winter hours at Ronan Senior Center

RONAN — I goofed last week and forget to put in the results of the card party that was here on Sept. 16, so here they are: There were 22 people here to play cards and Bob Watson had high score; Bob Cook had low score; Sharon Guenzler had the most pinochles; and Grace Ingraham won the door prize. The ga...

Approaching 65? Free Medicare Class

News from the Area VI Agency on Aging  POLSON — When approaching Medicare age there are decisions that need to be made in a timely manner. At first it can seem confusing and maybe even overwhelming.  The Agency on Aging will be offering free three-hour Medicare 101 classes in Lake, Linc...

Previous victim leads to arrest in Kenmille rape, murder

POLSON — Polson resident Melvin Madplume, Jr., 29, surrendered himself to authorities on Thursday for charges of deliberate homicide and sexual intercourse without consent in relation to the rape and death of his cousin, Laurence Kenmille, 28, that occurred at Wild Horse Hot Springs on May 28.  ...

Tribal wilderness trails opened

News from the Tribal Wildland Recreation Program and Tribal Division of Fire  PABLO — Tribal Wildland Recreation Program and Tribal Division of Fire announce the lifting of all trail closures associated with wilderness fires in the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness.  The Mission Falls...

Ritter selected to serve in Montana Water Court

  News from the Montana Supreme Court HELENA — Chief Justice Mike McGrath today announced he has selected Douglas Ritter to serve as the Associate Judge of the Montana Water Court. Ritter’s appointment is effective Sept. 16. Ritter was selected from a list of three candidates recommend...

Butler sentenced to 80 years for murder

POLSON — On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Nathan Butler, 17 of Arlee, on a count of deliberate homicide, a felony, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 80 years; on attempted deliberate homicide, a felony, he was again sentenced to 80 years. On a count of assault with a weapon, the Court sentenced...

Names submitted to Governor for McNeil’s replacement

HELENA — The Judicial Nomination Commission has submitted the names of James A. Manley, Mark Alan Russell, and John Conn Schulte to the Governor for consideration for appointment to the seat vacated by the retirement of Judge C.B. McNeil in the 20th Judicial District, Lake and Sanders Counties. The ...

Mission’s Bulldogs fall to Deer Lodge

ST. IGNATIUS – The Bulldogs toughed it out but in the end fell to Deer Lodge in Friday’s 26-45 game.  Bulldog Raymond Matt led his team with two touchdowns including a 62-yard scoring run. Matt totaled 172 rushing yards in all. Mission will bring Florence to their home Oct. 4.  ...

Ronan Chiefs fall to Loyola Sacred Heart

RONAN — The Ronan’s Chiefs dropped a game to Loyola Sacred Heart on Friday. Though they battled, the Chiefs just couldn’t hold Loyola and took the 13-48 loss in the conference game. Senior quarterback Connor Benn did his job with a successful scoring pass as well as running 48 yards for ...


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