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LAKESIDE — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the man who died in a kayaking accident. Nicholas Lockwood, 29, of Somers, was reported missing in Flathead Lake on Tuesday, Aug. 10, after his kayak flipped near West Shore Park, according to a preliminary investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. “It is believed the cause of death is drowning and the deceased has been sent to the Montana State Forensic Lab for further investigation,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said. The investigation found that Lockwood was “with another kayaker when they encountered rough water” and neither kayaker was wearing a life ...
After a year off, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is bringing the Bard to parks far and wide, including stops in St. Ignatius Aug. 27 and Charlo Aug. 28. The beloved touring company that’s been delivering free performances of Shakespeare to communities large and small for nearly 50 years took...
For 50 years, the shady green lawn of the Lake County Courthouse in Polson has filled with white tents in mid-August for a summer tradition – the annual Sandpiper Art Festival. Held Saturday, this year’s juried festival had more than 40 artist booths, offering everything from paintings, ...
News from Glacier National Park GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — Glacier National Park is proud to announce that they have received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park, after meeting the International Dark Sky Association outdoor lighting requirements. Glacier has installed dark ...
PABLO — Vehicles boasting high-output, high-torque turbo-charged engines converged at the old Pablo Plum Creek sawmill for the annual Montana Drift Bash hosted by Highland Drift last weekend. “We were way beyond excited when 12 drivers showed up to our first event,” said co-organizer Nic...
POLSON — The streets of downtown Polson came alive on Saturday as car enthusiasts had their day in the sun during the Cruisin’ By the Bay car show. The Mission Valley Cruisers host the annual one-day event. Organizers said turnout this year was strong with more than 100 car owners registering ...
ST. IGNATIUS — We have dates for our fall yard sale. It will be held the first weekend in October, Friday, Oct. 1, and Saturday, Oct. 2. There will also be a bake sale on Oct. 1. As we get closer to the sale date, we will let you know when we are ready to accept donations. The menu: ...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center serves lunch Monday-Friday from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Menu: — Wednesday, Aug. 18: meatloaf, baked potato, broccoli, copper penny salad, chocolate pudding — Thursday, Aug. 19: barbecue ribs, apple rings, potato salad, creamed corn,...
News from USDA UNITED STATES — The United States Department of Agriculture is making up to $500 million available in grants to help rural healthcare facilities, tribes and communities expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, healthcare services and nutrition assistance. President Biden’s compr...
U.S. SENATE — After reports that the Biden administration is caving to far-Left demands and plans to delay the modernization of America’s nuclear weapons, U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged President Biden to reverse this decision and highlighted the threat this would pose to national security. &...
