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POLSON — Two candidates are vying to fill a vacant seat in Polson’s Ward 2, an expansive district that includes Mission Bay, and residential neighborhoods bordered by 5th Street E. and the area just north of Hillcrest Drive. David Coffman Background & Education: Grew up in Sacramento, earned a bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies from the American Military University, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 12 years; retired 10 years ago and moved to Polson in 2016 with wife Barbara; the couple has two adult children Employment & Community Service: Nearly 30 years in law enforcement, including supervisory and management assignments with th...
POLSON — Two candidates are seeking to replace Ward 1 commissioner Lou Marchello, who is stepping down after a long tenure in public service, including stints as mayor and now commissioner. The district extends across the river to Rocky Point Rd., east to Fifth Street E., and north to 11th Avenue. ...
In St. Ignatius, Mayor Steve McCollum faces a challenge from councilman Daren Incashola. Both men bring a wealth of experience to the job, and each is deeply vested in the town where they were born and raised. Incumbent Mayor Steve McCollum Background: Born, raised and educated i...
Longtime Ronan Mayor Kim Aipperspach has two contenders for his job: councilman Chris Adler and Robert Sager (who the Journal didn’t hear back from by deadline). Incumbent Kim Aipperspach Background: Moved to Ronan from eastern Montana in eighth grade and has lived here...
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The library’s genrefication project is now complete. Do you love spy fiction, or maybe historical romance, what about paranormal sci-fi? We’ve made it easy to find the books you love with our reorganization of the adult fiction se...
Two newcomers to the political arena are vying to serve as mayor of Polson, a post currently held by Paul Briney, who opted not to run for a second term. Eric Huffine Background: Born, raised and educated in Polson; has three children in middle school and high school Work & Volunteer Exp...
LAKE COUNTY — Ballots for upcoming municipal elections in St. Ignatius, Ronan and Polson were mailed last Friday. Those who wish to register may download a voter registration form online at app.mt.gov/voterinfo/, or request a form by mail or in-person from the Lake County Election Office, 106 ...
October is here, leaves are falling, and perhaps Montanans should not be surprised that the Montana Democrats on the Districting and Apportionment Commission are carving up our state like a pumpkin. While they claim they want to create a “competitive” district, their maps go far beyond that. So f...
Democrats, led by President Biden, Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Nancy Pelosi, are rushing a reckless $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree bill through Congress that would reshape the very foundation of America and push the U.S. down the path of socialism. The Democrats’ massive bill is the larg...
News from CSKT, Energy Keepers MISSION VALLEY — As we welcome the changing of the seasons, we would like to remind you that the SKQ Overlook will be closing for the winter on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at sunset. For more information, please feel free to contact the Se’lis Ksanka Qlispe’ P...
