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Learn about the Health Insurance Marketplace

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare  RONAN — Oct. 1 is a significant date in the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or what is commonly referred to as “Obamacare.” Oct. 1 marks the beginning of open enrollment in health insurance marketplaces. W...

Scammers target confused Medicare recipients

News from the Lake County Agency on Aging Medicare is not part of the health insurance marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act. You do not have to replace your Medicare coverage. No matter whether you get your Medicare coverage through original Medicare with a supplement or a Medicare Advantage...

Donations for air conditioner for Ronan Senior Center appreciated

RONAN — After working in the kitchen for two days, I realize how much the center needs air-conditioning. We are currently applying for a grant, but will need to raise money to match the grant funds. We would appreciate any and all donations towards this cause. If you haven’t picked up your sen...

St. Ignatius seniors grateful for van donation

ST. IGNATIUS — The St Ignatius Senior Citizens Center is extremely grateful for the van recently donated to it by the Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation. The 15-passenger van will be used for a number of purposes, including trips to museums, activities, shopping, etc.  The car that was ...

Smiles return as senior center receives wheels Smiles return as senior center receives wheels

ST. IGNATIUS – It was a sad day when the Senior Center lost their only transportation used to deliver meals for the Meals on Wheels program to aging people in need. Volunteer driver Patrick McGreevey decided to use his own truck to continue delivering those meals, but that still left the center without...

Keep eye out for cubs in the neighborhood

POLSON — Cub Scouts in Polson Pack 4947 will be knocking on doors of businesses and residences soon, taking pre-orders for Trails End popcorn products to fundraise for camp and other events. The annual fundraiser begins Sept. 27. Special “mystery houses” serve as incentive for cubs. For ...

Arlee Senior Center to hold yard sale

ARLEE —Arlee Senior Citizen’s Center will hold a large yard sale/rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14, from 9 a.m-3 p.m. We have a good selection of bookcases, desks, end tables, TV stands, a headboard and bed frame, and other furniture items, all refurbished and in clean condition. T...

Sheriff’s office hunts for sexual predator

POLSON – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a non-compliant sex offender that has been evaluated as a “sexually violent predator,” according to undersheriff Dan Yonkin.  Phillip Pierre Jr. is a  51-year-old Native American male and five feet, 10 inches tall...

Vikings topple Red Devils Vikings topple Red Devils

CHARLO – Charlo Vikings shut down the Noxon Red Devils on Friday leaving Noxon scoreless.  Noxon didn’t have a chance against Charlo QB Michael Delaney in the 60-0 game.  Delaney completed 16 of 19 pass attempts for 128 yards and four touchdowns. WR,DB Jesse Long had four tackles and...

Pirates fall to Dillon Pirates fall to Dillon

POLSON - Polson had a tough day out Friday dropping their opening day game to the Dillon Beavers 9-44.  Polson only had 214 yards of offense compared to Dillon’s 309. The lone scores for Polson were a touchdown pass from QB senior Andrew Weltz to Tanner Wilson and a 24 yard field goal by senior Br...


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