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Sister Sallie’s Store supports SAFE Harbor services, recycles Sister Sallie’s Store supports SAFE Harbor services, recycles

News from Dana Grant for Sister Sallie’s Thrift Store  RONAN — It started with a pile of clothes by the office door. Next, the stack included dishes. Other days, one might find a dishwasher or a couch or a sack of mismatched socks. The donations left at SAFE Harbor’s office for over eight years were sending a message.  “We would get these great donations for our clients. People were trying to help, but at times, the size of the donations completely filled the office,” said SAFE Harbor Executive Director DeeAnn Richardson. “But by 2019, we were able to move in a new direction.” She is referring to the development and opening of S...


Library adjusts COVID rules

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Live Mother Goose is returning. Join us Mondays at 9:15 a.m. for Mother Goose. We will limit our capacity to keep 3-feet of social distancing. The doors open at 9 a.m. Mother Goose is a special program for toddlers and their caregivers that w...


Polson Police Dept. receives donation for less lethal response training Polson Police Dept. receives donation for less lethal response training

News from the Polson Police Department  POLSON — The Polson Police Department works daily to inspire confidence in all to make Polson a safe and pleasant place to live, work, learn and play.   “To optimize our concept for success, we partner with members and guests of our commun...


‘Not Invisible Act’ to combat murdered, missing indigenous persons crisis

News from the office of Senator Tester  U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester released the following statement after the Department of Interior announced it would begin implementation of his “Not Invisible Act,” which was signed into law last year and will increase coordination wi...


Polson senior wins academic scholarship

News from Lake County Job Service Employer Committee LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee is excited to announce the winner of the 2021 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship as Victor Perez Carrillo.  Victor is a senior at Polson High School as well as a participant in the SKC...


'This Crisis Must End:' Governor signs MMIP Bill 'This Crisis Must End:' Governor signs MMIP Bill

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Beside members of the American Indian Caucus, the governor’s Director of the Office Indian Affairs Misty Kuhl, and Cheryl Horn, Selena Not Afraid’s aunt, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a third bill to help address the crisis of ...


St. Ignatius seniors for April 28, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Our grand reopening was wonderful.  Forty-six people enjoyed a delicious meal of ribs with all the fixings, and a rousing game of bingo. We hope to see lots of folks for our lunches and dinners. Menu for the next week:   —  Friday, April 30: taco salad, sides, ...


Largest competition lake trout holds at 40 inches Largest competition lake trout holds at 40 inches

News from CSKT  FLATHEAD LAKE — Five weeks of Flathead Lake fishing entries just concluded with a total of 17,234 lake trout entered. There are four weeks left in the spring Mack Days event. Entries continue to be taken until May 16. Mack Days events are sponsored by the Confederated Salis...


Births for April 28, 2021 Births for April 28, 2021

Avery Fryslie RONAN — Avery Sue Fryslie was born on April 15, 2021, at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Parents are Ethan and Ashley Fryslie of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Alan Fryslie and Connie Bergman of Ronan. Maternal gr...


SDA sets May 21 funding cutoff date  

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana has set a May 21, 2021, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Prog...


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