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Mud volleyball makes its debut Mud volleyball makes its debut

POLSON — Getting muddy was unavoidable and precisely the point for more than 50 mud-caked volleyball players that participated in Saturday’s inaugural Bump, Set, Splat! Mud Volleyball Tournament held at the Polson Fairgrounds.  Hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, the mud-soaked affair replaced the previously held Mud Fun Run as one of the organization’s summertime fundraiser events. “We are really excited about the turnout,” said Jimmy Ray Stagg, Boys and Girls Club teen coordinator and resource development officer. “When we were looking for something to replace the Mud Fun Run, we thought: ‘Why ...


Births for July 21, 2021 Births for July 21, 2021

Jackson Koehn RONAN — Jackson Flint Koehn was born on July 10, 2021, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Parents are Jaren and Rilla Koehn of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Lindale and Glenda Koehn of Charlo. Maternal grandparents are Delton and Val Wiebe...


Lake County Marriages and Divorces for June 2021

Marriages Sarah Lynn Anderson and Christopher M. Owens Tressa Joy Unruh and Justin Wade Koehn Kenna Rae Luttrell and Vernon Seth Breding Emilie Ann Corley and Corbin Matthew Davis Ashten Rachelle Hadley and Jeremiah Michael Welch Ashley Nicole Byrd and Cody Natoni Sifford Sarah Reva Be...


Library lends life jackets

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is pleased to conduct a supply drive to support the Mission Valley Animal Shelter. They can use: pet food, dog toys, cat trees, cat toys, swimming pools for dogs and milk replacement for kittens and puppie...


Ronan seniors for July 21, 2021

RONAN — Good morning. How many of you are tired of this heat and worry every time the fire whistle goes off? Me too. We will be voting for the “Senior of the Year” this week, so watch the blackboard for the names that have been nominated. It’s nice to see all the new faces coming to e...


Polson seniors for July 21, 2021

POLSON — Activities at the Polson Senior Center include exercise classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bridge is played on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. The veterans’ representative visits the center every first Friday of each month. Each week on Wednesdays Mahjong is played a...


St. Ignatius seniors for July 21, 2021

   ST. IGNATIUS — Here’s to keeping cool and safe in this difficult weather. I hope everyone had a wonderful time at the Good Old Days celebration as we enter the last two weeks of July. Our menu:   —  Wednesday, July 21: 5:30 p.m. dinner - roast turkey, rolls, pot...


Dixon seniors for July 21, 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. We are also accepting take-out meal requests. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and...


Amish Community Auction returns to support school Amish Community Auction returns to support school

Handmade quilts were back on the auction block this year during the Amish Community Auction held on Saturday in St. Ignatius to raise money to run the school house. “It looks like we might have a record crowd here today,” said organizer Marty Miller, as he looked out across the field on Foothi...


Polson City Commission considers spending plans for federal funds

POLSON — In a somewhat muddled voting process, the Polson City Commission chose Laura Dever to represent Ward 2 for the remainder of a four-year term vacated in June by interim commissioner Patricia Corrigan-Ekness.  Dever received four votes and candidates David Coffman and Tim Delaney each re...


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