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News from the North Lake County Library Foundation POLSON — The North Lake County Library Foundation is leading “The Next Chapter Campaign” to raise $2 million to renovate the North Lake County Public Library District’s facility. Through simple modifications, the current library location will expand its usable space, meet ADA regulations, increase technology, and offer even more resources to the community. The Foundation has raised $1.5 million of the goal since June 2021. “Our community relies on the resources we provide at the library, but with a growing population, outdated building and staff eager to add additional programs and services, we ar...
Grade 4 Abraham Boyd, 3.6 Joey Matt, 3.53 Alyra Porter, 3.54 Grade 5 Frederick Elverud, 3.17 Denzel Howard, 3.84 Delilah Liberty, 4.0 Sonny Matt, 3.67 Sheray Rossbach, 3.42 Grade 6 Alyson Bigcrane, 3.61 Lucy Metcalf, 3.61 Grade 7 ...
News from Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center POLSON — In 1972, Dr. Steve Irwin graduated from Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis. Many things have changed in these past fifty years, but one thing that has clearly remained the same is Dr. Irwin’s steadfast love of pra...
News from DPHHS HELENA – State and local officials state that the number of Montanans reported as victims of elder abuse increased again in 2021. According to the Department of Public Health and Human Services, about 4,900 Montanans were victims of elder abuse in 2021. This is the second year i...
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting their annual Picnic and Auction on June 25. There will be food, and a silent auction starting at 11 a.m. There will also be a live auction, and a bouncy house for kids. Activities end at approximately 2 or 3 p.m.
POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is reaching a critical point, according to board member Sharon Hawke and shelter manager Raeva Corkill. As the only shelter for animals in Lake County, the organization is on an unsustainable path. A nonprofit organized in 1989 and opened as a tempora...
Straight A’s: Grade 12 - Kiya Ironshell. Grade 11 - Jerny Crawford, Meghan Upton. Grade 10 - Kendall O’Neill. Grade 9 - Dylan Lovejoy, Bridger Smith. High Honor Roll - 3.7 & Above: Seniors - Noel Johnson Juniors - Rheid Crawford, Brianna Kellmer Freshmen ...
9th Grade 4.0 – McKensey Burke, Amelia Cronk, Harlon Leishman, Kason Page, Sawyer Pule, 3.5 - 3.99 – Frederick Decker,Evelyn Ferencz, Isabell Grant, Madisyn Hanken, Jack Keast, Abbie Orr, Lola Schock, Isaac Umphrey 3.0 - 3.49 – Toni Hadley-Houle, Elexa Monroy, Cameron Olive...
6th grade 4.0 – Aiden Courville, Kiran Thomas, 3.5-3.99 – Gunner Courville, Revelin Hammond, Whisper Jungers, Adley Larson, William Morigeau, Tristan Sheridan, Aiden Umphrey, 3.0-3.49 – Abraham Bossy, Robert Oliver, Aryanna Roberts, Don Joseph Stops, Curtis Woo...
HOT SPRINGS — The population of Hot Springs usually hovers around just a smidge under 600 until the second week in June, when residents of the small town are joined by hundreds of visitors in celebration of the communities’ pioneering spirit. Now in its 73rd year, Homesteaders Days has b...
