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Abigail Ilac RONAN — Abigail Mae Ilac was born on June 2, 2021, at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Parents are Cassandra and Kaniela Ilac of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are John and Patti Ilac of Vancouver, Washington and Hot Springs. Maternal grandfather is Kevin Normandeau of Ronan. Anya Whealon RONAN — Anya Meabh Whealon was born on June 7, 2021, at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Parents are Damon Whealon and Sierra Westlund of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Jason and Jane Whealon of Polson and Ti...
News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement after the “U.S. Innovation and Competition Act,” originally known as the “Endless Frontier Act,” a bipartisan bill to keep the U.S. competitive in the race ag...
PABLO — Salish Kootenai College marked the end of a difficult school year with an in-person graduation ceremony to honor the 167 graduates who persevered and made it to the finish line despite a global pandemic. The 41st Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, June 5, outside the Joe McDon...
POLSON — A massive fire tore through a large old wooden barn on Friday morning at a popular family museum just south of Polson, sending smoke over the area. Firefighters from multiple agencies, including Polson Rural Fire, Polson City Fire and Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department, responded shortly...
By Kristi Niemeyer for the Valley Journal During last week’s warm First Friday in Polson, kids plunged into the still icy lake below the Flathead Lakers office in the Salish Building. Artist Jess Bouchee displayed her aqua-tinged paintings while visitors mingled with board members on the pl...
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius City Council heard a presentation June 1 from nonprofit Mission West Community Development Partners about the possibilities of using federal stimulus monies to tackle long-term town projects. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do some of the things t...
News from Glacier National Park Glacier National Park’s 2021 Artist-in-Residence program will host Brad Einstein, Kyle Niemer, and Imma Barrera. Brad Einstein and Kyle Niemer (June 1– June 29) Brad Einstein and Kyle Niemer are self-described “natural comedians.” The...
News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — There will be no Mother Goose on Monday, June 14, due to the Summer Reading Program kickoff and the Usborne book sale. Mother Goose Story Time, for babies, toddlers normally takes place at 9:15 a.m. on Mondays at the North Lake County Library. ...
Our annual Summer Reading Program returns Monday, June 14, with the theme “Tails & Tales.” Visit our website at: www.northlakecountylibrary.org for registration and information. Also on June 14 is our annual Usborne Book Fair. Stop in between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to shop for new books and educat...
POLSON — Polson High School graduated 119 student this year who walked across the stage to receive their diplomas during a Saturday afternoon ceremony. Pomp and Circumstance was played by the PHS symphonic band to kick off the celebration. PHS concert choir performed the national anthem and Badgerta...
