Local News
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is excited to announce its participation in Sept. 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World, a downloadable educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, this exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national, and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the...
News from St. Luke Community Hospital RONAN — St. Luke Community Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Gold Safe Sleep Champion” for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The National ...
News from USDA MONTANA — Intermediary lenders can now apply for loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications today through Oct. 29, 2021, and cooperatives, credit unions and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to app...
News from CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Effective Wednesday, Aug. 25, fire managers across the Flathead Indian Reservation will rescind Stage I and Stage II fire restrictions. Widespread precipitation has lowered the fire danger to high and has provided much needed re...
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Bear sightings are increasing in residential areas on the reservation as hibernation nears and sweet apples and other fruits start to ripen. On Thursday afternoon, folks in the St. Ignatius area spotted a young black bear meandering through town and went to social media ...
POLSON — Rodeo competitors from across the United States and Canada saddled up and rode into Polson this past weekend for the Flathead River Rodeo. Competitors were looking to win their share of the more than $5,000 in prize money and an automatic bid into the Indian National Finals Rodeo held...
“How do you not fall in love with Polson, Montana?” asks Mike Cutler, the community’s new school superintendent. “To me, it’s one of those jobs, those school districts, those communities – no other can compete.” Cutler was hired in February to replace interi...
News from St. Luke RONAN — St. Luke Community Healthcare is pleased to announce that David Springs, MD will be joining the dedicated team at their Ronan Community Clinic in September. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Dr. Springs comes to St. Luke from the North Colorado Family Medicine Residency ...
News from the Lake County Conservation District The Lake County Conservation District will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Lake County Conservation District Office (64352 U.S. Highway 93, Ronan, Montana, 59864). The purpose of the public hearing will be to revise an...
News from Jacqueline McLean-Jones, fundraiser organizer POLSON — On the evening of July 31, during record heat, a small fire many thought was under control suddenly exploded into a wind-driven inferno. A group of highly-trained firefighters fought for over 72 hours to hold the line in a furious ef...
