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Dixon seniors for Oct. 27, 2021

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner and/or pinochle. Meals are served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take-out meal requests for $5 per serving. The menu for the coming week is: —  Monday, Nov. 1: dinner - spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert —  Thursday, Nov. 4: dinner - baked chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert Pinochle is hosted every fourth Monday of the month from 7-9 p.m. The next game is scheduled for Monda...


Two candidates in running for Polson Ward 2 commission seat Two candidates in running for Polson Ward 2 commission seat

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 Sac...


Two vie for Polson Ward 1 commissioner seat Two vie for Polson Ward 1 commissioner seat

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. ...


Second chances Second chances

POLSON — District Court Judge James Manley experienced a career first in Lake County Drug Court last week when he expunged the record of program graduate Angela Evans. Expungement, according to the American Bar Association, “is the process by which a record of criminal conviction is destroyed ...


McCollum, Incashola face off for St. Ignatius mayor seat McCollum, Incashola face off for St. Ignatius mayor seat

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...


Ronan mayor faces two challengers in November election Ronan mayor faces two challengers in November election

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...


Library reorganizes, offers tricks, treats, access to magazines

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 run for Polson mayor seat Two run for Polson mayor seat

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...


Municipal election ballots mailed

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 ...


Legislative Notes

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...


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