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Charlo celebrating the class of 2022 Charlo celebrating the class of 2022

CHARLO — Charlo High School held their 2022 graduation commencement on Sunday afternoon in the school’s gymnasium.  This year, Kassidi Cox welcomed the graduating class and crowd of well-wishers.  Valedictorian Guinevere Contreras and salutatorian Coyle Nagy delivered messages of encouragement and inspiration, while Charlo Viking coach and science teacher Reece Cox gave the commencement address.  The 2022 graduates included: Noah Anderson, Anthony Castro, Guinevere Contreras, Kassidi Cox, Colt Hovet, Ethan Morrison, Coyle Nagy, William Phillips, George Ranney, Mona Reich, Jessica Shenyer, Molly Kate Sullivan, Brandi Thompson, Kyla Tomlin, Katelyn Young...


Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group restarts meetings

News from Cheerful Hearts POLSON — The Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group is for anyone affected by cancer. The group will meet from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, in the Chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center. Rev. John Payne will lead the group, which is meeting for the first time since March 2...


Montana’s strong jobs recovery breaking records

County Unemployment Rates: The unemployment rate and ranking for local Montana’s counties is provided below. County unemployment rates and employment levels are not seasonally adjusted and should be compared to the unadjusted statewide unemployment rate of 2.7%.        ...


Tribal Health welcomes new public health educator Tribal Health welcomes new public health educator

News from Tribal Health ST. IGNATIUS — Introducing Frances Gates, Tribal Health’s new public health educator: Credentials:  Bachelors of Science in Health Promotion and Education What are the primary duties of your new position? My primary duties include forming relationship...


Three authors share their craft at library

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is excited to host three local authors on Saturday, June 11 for a Mystery & Suspense Author’s Panel. Leslie Budewitz, Christine Carbo and Gwen Florio will be in the library’s large meeting ...


Daines celebrates anniversary at Yellowstone Daines celebrates anniversary at Yellowstone

News from the office of Senator Daines YELLOWSTONE PARK — On May 27,  Senator Daines was at Yellowstone National Park to commemorate its 150th anniversary and to celebrate the opening of the new Tower-Roosevelt to Chittenden Road. Following the ribbon cutting, Daines said, “Glad to j...


U.S. Secretary of Interior visits Bison Range U.S. Secretary of Interior visits Bison Range

CHARLO — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the nation’s first Native American cabinet member, was on hand Saturday for the culmination of a vibrant three-day celebration of the restoration of the Bison Range to tribal ownership.  “Today represents a return to something pur...


Commissioner opponents prepare for primary election

lLAKE COUNTY — Absentee ballots were mailed last week to Lake County voters for the June 7 primary. Polls will be open across Lake County from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Election Day. To check your voter registration status, learn how to register, locate precincts and find a complete list of federal, statewide a...


Two Eagle River School celebrates commencement Two Eagle River School celebrates commencement

PABLO — On Sunday afternoon, 17 students walked across the stage and were awarded diplomas during the graduation ceremony at Two Eagle River School. School administrator Rodney Bird told the students and the audience in his opening remarks that he was very proud of the seniors for what they have gon...


Two new programs offered at Polson Library

  News from the North Lake County Public Library  POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library offers Babysitting Online Certification. The Babysitting 101 Class has 10 lesson topics, 17 assignments and takes an average of 3-hours to complete. Sign-up for free with your library card....


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