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Polson seniors for Nov. 4, 2020

POLSON — We are open with masks and social distancing. There will be no Thanksgiving dinner this year due to COVID 19. We are in dire need of volunteer drivers to deliver lunches to homes; call the center at 406-883-4735. Activities: —  Bailey Insurance will provide consultation on health insurance from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. —  Commodities are on Tuesday, Nov. 17  —  See’s Candy on sale  —  Exercise class, pinochle and Mahjong on usual days and times; Bingo on Fridays, doors open at 6:30 p.m. —  Veterans’ representative - Friday, Nov. 5, and Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-noon &m...


Second grade pumpkin decorating contest winners announced Second grade pumpkin decorating contest winners announced

News from S&K Gaming POLSON — Second grade students at Linderman Elementary School were given pumpkins, donated by the KwaTaqNuk Resort, to paint and get in the spooky spirit as part of the Polson Business Community’s annual pumpkin painting contest. Teachers encouraged students to le...


Kiwanis Club announces speakers

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino, 49708 U.S. Highway 93, downstairs. KwaTaqNuk follows COVID-19 protocols, taking temperatures at entry upstairs and requiring masks and social distancing. Please join us Thursday, Nov. 5, a...


Lake County election ballots rolling in, due Nov. 3 Lake County election ballots rolling in, due Nov. 3

LAKE COUNTY – Nervous about the security of Lake County’s first all-mail general election? A visit to the election office in the county courthouse should help allay those fears.  The small space is humming these days with voters dropping off ballots under the watchful eye of a county depu...


Hot Springs death under investigation, COVID-19 found in detention center

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office  LAKE COUNTY – On Oct. 15, during a routine medical check of Lake County Detention inmates, a COVID-19 test was administered to four inmates who were exhibiting mild cold-like symptoms.   “Approximately 48 hours later, we were not...


New Lake County clerk, recorder appointed, new election administrator hired New Lake County clerk, recorder appointed, new election administrator hired

LAKE COUNTY – Katie Harding steps into her new role as interim Lake County Clerk and Recorder Oct. 28, when the county commissioners make her appointment official.  She replaces Paula Holle, who retired recently after 31 years in county government. Harding also occupies an office once held by h...


Suicide Prevention Hotline 9-8-8 signed into law

News from the Office of Senator Tester   U.S. SENATE — Critical mental health resources will be more accessible than ever for folks in crisis following the signing of U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 into law.  “Nobody sh...


Researchers harness computer science for treating opioid addiction

MONTANA — Augmented reality, in which digital data is blended with sensory experience via a special headset or similar technology, has been used to train surgeons, to help fighter pilots navigate and to entertain the masses with video games like Pokémon Go. Now, researchers at Montana State Univ...


Flathead County draws COVID enforcement Flathead County draws COVID enforcement

MONTANA — After encouraging local governments to more aggressively enforce public health orders including a statewide mask mandate, Gov. Steve Bullock said Thursday, Oct. 22, that the state is pursuing enforcement measures against businesses in Flathead County that have repeatedly flouted health mandat...


Briefs for Oct. 28, 2020

Don’t let Halloween pass you by POLSON — New Life Church is hosting a Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch Bash. The Pumpkin Patch Bash team has been working hard to make this year’s event the safest experience for you and your family. Be sure to stop by for candy, free food, a cake drive, bicy...


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