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Used book sale held at Polson library

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District’s Friends of the Library are holding a used book and media ale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The sale features a huge selection of assorted titles, including DVDs and audiobooks, all at bargain prices.   Stock up now for reading on those cold winter days ahead.      As part of their fundraising efforts, the Friends will also be selling raffle tickets for a hand-quilted Amish quilt.  The quilt will be on display during the book sale; the winning ticket will be drawn on September 16.   The book sale and raffle will be held in the large meeting room at the ...


Polson in Bloom winners announced Polson in Bloom winners announced

News and Photos from the Polson Beautification Committee POLSON — On Aug. 3, the Polson Beautification Committee ‘Polson in Bloom’ judges, Agnes Rinehart, Jane Larson, and Mary Jensen toured gardens and yards to pick this year’s winners of the competition. The judging categories ...


USDA invests $14.5M taxpayer education

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in two outreach and education efforts for farmers and ranchers, including those who are new to farming or who have been historically underserved by USDA programs. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is investing $10...


Benefit to be held to support local with medical attention

News from Cassey Kinnamon RONAN — After years of jumping through the right hoops to get to be approved for a specialized gastric bypass, because my mom, Patricia Kinnamon, had a paralyzed stomach, we finally got the procedure done on May 9. They had to cut out the dead pieces of stomach lining and...


Tranel, Zinke, and Lamb spar over abortion, climate and energy Tranel, Zinke, and Lamb spar over abortion, climate and energy

News from Arren Kimbel-Sannit Montana Free Press MONTANA — The three candidates for Montana’s newly created western congressional district squared off in person for the first time at a candidate forum in Missoula Monday, landing glancing blows and setting the stage for a race that will elev...


Car show, brewfest, art festival converge in Polson Car show, brewfest, art festival converge in Polson

POLSON — A cluster of community events came together over the weekend to get the community outside and supporting good causes.  The Sandpiper Arts Festival celebrated its 51st year on the courthouse lawn this year with 48 new and returning artists filling up over 50 booths for locals to visit.&...


Ronan man completes ultra-marathon Ronan man completes ultra-marathon

RONAN — The Crazy Mountain Ultra Marathon is the only 100-mile race in Montana and is reputed among runners as one of the most grueling in the country. Fifty-six runners were unable to finish, but of the 73 that did, Mike Adams of Ronan was one.  The Crazy Mountain Ultra starts in Wilsall and e...


Community-wide active shooter drill to be held

News from Providence Medical Center POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and partnering Lake County agencies, Polson High School, law enforcement, Emergency Medical Services and others will participate in a community-wide active shooter training simulation on Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m....


Commissioners take action to cease fee collection

News from Lake County Commissioner Gale Decker LAKE COUNTY — Mission Valley irrigators will notice a significant change in their tax statements beginning in tax year 2023. Fees for operation and maintenance of the three irrigation districts will no longer be collected by the County Treasurer and d...


DPHHS announces first confirmed case of Monkeypox in Montana

News from DPHHS FLATHEAD COUNTY — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and Flathead City-County Health Department today confirmed a single presumptive case of monkeypox virus infection in a Flathead County adult. Initial testing was completed August 5, 2022, at the Montana...


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