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News from P.E.O. Chapter AI POLSON — P.E.O. Marguerite daisies were in full bloom as they were presented to Olivia Jore and Alyssa Orien (not present) for the $1,000 each, Chapter AI Memorial Scholarship on Senior Signing Day at Polson High School. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization that promotes the education of women worldwide. This is accomplished through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and the stewardship of Cottey College. Although P.E.O. is an international organization, the scholarship comes from Chapter AI, a Polson chapter that has a designated fund to award local young women pursuing higher education. This Memorial Scholarship honors Myrtle Sweet, Faye Harris...
News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator Trustee Polson Fire (Vote for 1) John Q. Doty531 Paul A. Laisy322 Write-in0 Over Votes0 Under Votes46 Total899 Trustee North Lake (Vote for 3) Allen R. Bone1167 Maggie Newman1374 C...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Joining Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday, May 5, signed Senate Bill 276, implementing photo identification for voting in Montana. “Montana serves as a model for the rest of the nation by conducting s...
News from Sandpiper Art Gallery POLSON - The Sandpiper Art Gallery is accepting applications from Lake County artists to paint the Sacajawea Park pump house, a public art mural project. The mural theme for the building is “By the water.” Possible inspirational ideas include swimming, boating...
News from Fore Genomics MONTANA — Montana ranks ninth in the nation with 6.8% of children under the age of 18 lacking health insurance. New research was done to determine which states have the highest population of uninsured children. Massachusetts has the lowest percentage of uninsured chil...
By Jeremy Drake, MT Plastic Free House Bill (HB) 477, to phase out single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers across Montana, has passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and backing from a diverse coalition of stakeholders. The bill, aimed at protecting public hea...
By Jeremy Drake, MT Plastic Free House Bill (HB) 477, to phase out single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers across Montana, has passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and backing from a diverse coalition of stakeholders. The bill, aimed at protecting public hea...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month in May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reminds mothers that the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential assistance before, during, and after pregnancy. “In Mont...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare ST. IGNATIUS — St. Luke Community Healthcare is proud to host the 42nd Annual Buffalo Run on Saturday, July 12, 2025, as part of the St. Ignatius Good Old Days celebration. This long-standing community tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages ...
POLSON - The Flathead Lake Museum, 708 Main St., is open May 15-Sept. 16, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sundays 1-4 p.m. They focus on homesteading on the Flathead Indian Reservation have the true Flathead Lake Monster.
