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Annual tree lighting to be held Nov. 25 at Lake County Courthouse

POLSON — On Saturday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Lake County Courthouse, the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place. Sip hot cocoa and enjoy chocolate chip cookies provided by Lake City Bakery. Bring the family and kick off the holiday festivities with carols and fun activities for the kids.  


Unofficial results for 2023 Municipal General Election

News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator LAKE COUNTY — Lisa Rehard won the position of City Commissioner for the City of Polson, Ward 2, with 230 votes to David L. Coffman’s 121 votes. This position is for a four-year term. Janis Heffern won the position of City Council M...


Leaf removal offered Mondays in November

News from Polson Public Works Dept. POLSON — As the vibrant colors of autumn paint our city, we at the City of Polson Public Works Department are excited to announce our eagerly anticipated Annual Leaf Removal Service. Each year this tradition keeps our community clean and our streets safe. We ...


St. Ignatius Council reveals plan to raise water, sewer rates St. Ignatius Council reveals plan to raise water, sewer rates

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Town Council presented a plan to increase water and sewer rates during their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7. Town hall had plenty of citizens present to hear about the increased rates.  Council President Steve McCollum said: “We have a plan to increase ...


Constitution Contest winners announced Constitution Contest winners announced

News from the Montana Secretary of State  HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Secretary of State’s U.S. Constitution Contest. Students from across Montana participated in this year’s contest, which was titled “W...


Polson Middle School gets mountain bikes, helmets from cycling grant

News from Polson Middle School Polson Middle School is off to a fantastic start of the 2023-24 school year. We currently have an enrollment of 492 students in the 5th through 8th grades. This fall we have had some exciting additions to PMS. Thanks to Ms. Jordan Gurgiolo PMS was awarded the “Out...


Library closes for Thanksgiving holiday

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will close early at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, for the Thanksgiving holiday and will remain closed through Friday, Nov. 24. The library will reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m. Our temporary locatio...


DPHHS, OPI to offer ‘Summer EBT’ program in 2024

News from the Office of Public Instruction HELENA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton and Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Superintendent Elsie Arntzen recently announced plans to offer the new federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT)...


Montanans sue to stop partisan gerrymander

News from Montana Conservation Voters HELENA — On Oct. 30, 2023, the nonprofit organization Montana Conservation Voters (“MCV”) and a group of individual Montanans challenged the Public Service Commission (“PSC”) district map, which the legislature drew to ensure Republican...


‘Bus Stop’ opens 49th theatre season ‘Bus Stop’ opens 49th theatre season

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — Port Polson Players in association with MVFA present William Inges’s classic comedy, “Bus Stop” to begin the Players 49th season of live theatre. “Bus Stop” also kicks off the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts annual members...


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