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Lake County marriages, divorces for March

Marriages Clarke Irvan Layman and Laura Overholtzer Jacob Scott Belnap and Kaylina H. Ursua Samuel Eli Witter and Simona Estera Halip   Divorces Douglas R. Helms and Kerry M. Tackitt Codey L. McKee-Asbury and Jenny G. McKee-Asbury (Usher restored) Benjamin L. Ferncz and Julie Pavlock Julian G. Toedtemeier and Lauren A. Toedtemeier (Shoemaker restored) Core Kamarainen and Clarissa Kamarainen (Marmon restored) Danny R. Melton and Susanne M. Melton Mitch A. Sondreson and Katherine Sondreson (Boyle restored)  


Enjoy library’s ‘Magazine Stand’ collection

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Join North Lake County Public Library on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. via Zoom when Leslie Budewitz will be debut her first suspense novel,“Bitterroot Lake.” Preregister for this event to get the Zoom meeting link. Email: polsoncl...


MontanaPBS to host free, online Earth Week events for educators, parents and families

From MSU News Service MONTANA — In celebration of Earth Week, MontanaPBS has put together a number of free events for educators, parents and families centered on its newest documentary, “Ghost Forests.” The film introduces viewers to the threatened whitebark pine and offers an example ...


Briefs for April 14, 2021

Gov. Gianforte tests positive  for COVID-19    News from the office of  Gov. Gianforte BOZEMAN — After exhibiting mild symptoms on Sunday, April 4, and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Greg Gianforte today was tested for COVID-19 and received a positive result. ...


Warm, dry March decreases river volumes

News from the USDA BOZEMAN —  Just when it seemed like the snowpack was on the right track to rebound from the dry December and January, March yielded substantially different weather patterns than the cold, wet conditions experienced during February.  Snowpack percentages on March 1 w...


MSU Extension, AARP Montana to offer monthly wisdom Wednesday webinars

MSU News Service MONTANA — Montana State University Extension, in partnership with AARP Montana, will offer a four-part estate and legacy planning webinar series. Wisdom Wednesdays will begin April 14 and take place monthly from 10 to 11 a.m. online. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension ...


DPHHS confirms first Hantavirus case for 2021

News from DPHHS  MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services confirmed that an adult male from Richland County has been diagnosed with hantavirus infection. The individual acquired the illness while working out of state where there was an occupational exposure to mice. The...


State officials kick off ‘Strengthening Families Month’ activities  State officials kick off ‘Strengthening Families Month’ activities 

HELENA — Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana) Vice President of External Affairs John Doran were joined by various organization representatives Tuesday, April 6, for a Pinwheels for Prevention event at the...


St. Ignatius honor roll-Third quarter 2020-2021

St. Ignatius MS   Sixth grade   4.0: Sierra Blood, Anna Cronk, Madison Incashola, Danika Jury, Van Starkel,  3.5-3.99: David Broughton, Oliver Crissman, Kaleb Gowen, Kieran Incashola, Sterling Jensen, Nashine Stevens, Rylee Wilcox 3.0-3.49: Sage Assiniboine, JuDaya Azure...


MT assessment request denied by U.S. Dept. of Ed.

News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — The U.S. Department of Education has denied Montana’s request to use local assessments to replace federally mandated statewide tests. This follows a direct request from Senator Daines to Secretary Cardona to support Montana’s petitio...


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