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Births for the week of August 21, 2022

Adley Oborne RONAN — Adley Nicole Oborne was born on Sept. 12, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Parents are Zach Osborne and Christine Robinson of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Todd Osborne and Jeanine Linton of Clark Fork, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Brian and Jessica Robinson of Ronan. Adley joins siblings Gage and Gracyn.    Kannon Wadsworth  POLSON — Kenzley and Kelson are happy to announce the arrival of their baby brother, Kannon Ray Wadsworth. Kannon was born on June 26, 2022, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. Kannon was 21.5 inches lo...


Polson seniors for Aug. 21, 2022

POLSON — We are now celebrating our 50th year serving the Polson area senior citizens. Come join us. If you have stories from the early years of our center we would love to hear from you.                                 &nb...


Commissioners amend controversial resolution Commissioners amend controversial resolution

RONAN — Just a week after meeting with around 250 disgruntled irrigators Aug. 30 at the Ronan Community Center, Lake County Commissioners convened last Wednesday to reconsider a controversial resolution that would have removed the county from the chore of collecting irrigation fees.  The resolu...


St. Ignatius seniors for Sept. 21, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center is open Tuesday and Friday for lunch at noon.  Menu:  —  Friday, Sept. 23: noon - pizza, green salad, fruit, brownies  —  Tuesday, Sept. 27: noon - biscuits, sausage gravy, veggies, fruit, rice Krispies ...


A walkthrough of Lake County elections A walkthrough of Lake County elections

This story was produced as part of the Democracy Day journalism collaborative, a nationwide effort to shine a light on the threats and opportunities facing American democracy. Read more at   usdemocracyday.org .  LAKE COUNTY — As the Nov. 8 general election approaches, the Lake Count...


Closures and restrictions lifted on several western Montana rivers

News from Montana FWP HELENA — While air temperatures remain hot, smoky conditions have caused water temperatures to cool down to meet the criteria to lift fishing restrictions and closures on several rivers in western Montana. The restrictions and closures were lifted Wednesday, Sept. 7. All r...


Wilson selected for scholarship Wilson selected for scholarship

News from P.E.O. POLSON — P.E.O., Chapter CA, Polson, received notification of their candidate, Hydee Wilson, has been selected for the 2022-2023 Jane Hammer Holmgren Scholarship (JHHS). The scholarship recognizes an outstanding Montana woman who is pursuing a degree in elementary education. It wa...


RDO helps kids contribute to revitalization RDO helps kids contribute to revitalization

RONAN — Last week, RDO Equipment Co. held an interactive presentation at the Ronan fairgrounds and football field to teach kids from Ronan High School more about the industry and contribute to a local revitalization project.  Partnering with the Montana Chamber of Commerce, RDO selected Ronan f...


Corn hole tournament to benefit Families First

POLSON — Glacier Brewing in Polson will be holding a Corn Hole for a Cause tournament on Sept. 18 for the benefit of Families First. Funded by several local businesses, with Blackfoot Communications acting as the title sponsor, organizers hope to see anywhere from 20 to 30 people participate in the ...


Arlee CDC honors founder, anniversary at upcoming celebration Arlee CDC honors founder, anniversary at upcoming celebration

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 10.  Founded in 2002 and housed in what was originally the Hangin’ Art Gallery and Café, the CDC will pay homage to those early businesses by offering carrot cake, a specialty...


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