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ST. IGNATIUS — After 10 rounds of competition between 32 students, Apollonia Hall, a fifth grader from Charlo Schools, was named the 2024 Lake County Spelling Bee champion. Apollonia spelled cupidity and methane correctly to take top honors and qualify for the state spelling bee in Bozeman on March 10. This year’s county spelling bee was held in the new gym at St. Ignatius schools. Students from Charlo, Arlee and St. Ignatius schools in grades 4-8 competed in the event. Lake County Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Hall said that with variety of new academic contests available from geography, math, robotics contests and more, she understands why schools may opt out. This year...
Officials in Lake County say the clock is ticking for the state to assume felony law enforcement duties on the Flathead Indian Reservation, but so far they’ve heard nothing from Gov. Greg Gianforte. In November, the Lake County Commission sent a letter to Gianforte informing him that the local...
News from the Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to replace the existing bridge that crosses Crow Creek on Moiese Valley Road, approximately 10 miles southwest of Ronan. ...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks GREAT FALLS — The deadline for Smith River float applications is Wednesday, Feb. 14. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 22. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge and are issued each year through a lo...
News from GPCF The non-profit sector adds tremendous value to our community’s well-being. GPCF celebrated February “the month of love” by sending their Valentines and sweet trust-based grant funds to locally selected non-profits. “Trust-based grants go to organizations w...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — At the beginning of January more than half of NRCS snow monitoring stations in Montana and surrounding river basins reported their lowest snowpack on record. “Well above normal precipitation was needed to begin a recovery from lack of snow, yet precipitation was most...
News from CSKT MISSOULA — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at the Fish, Wildlife & Parks office at 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula. This meeting will cover enforcement reports, bird hunting regulation updates and a presentation on t...
Visitors can explore museum free of charge From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Museum of the Rockies will allow Montana residents free admission on Montana Day, on Feb. 24. This annual event is part of the museum’s commitment to making education access...
By Betsy Wade, Polson Schools POLSON — Polson School District educators recently participated in a practical and engaging professional development day on Jan. 29. The sessions aimed to equip teachers with tangible tools and insights to enhance their teaching strategies and their work with students...
ARLEE — Perfect Attendance 8th Grade: Bayetho Jackson, Alexis Pape, Xander Zahir Perfect Attendance 7th Grade: Tripp Bick, Kade DuPuis-Pablo?, Victoria-Lynn Harper High Honor Roll (3.7 & above) 8th grade: Bayetho Jackson, Walker Jones, and Alexis Pape High Honor Roll (3.7 & above)...
