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Hunting check stations opened

 News from FWP MONTANA — Four traditional wildlife hunter check stations will be in operation on weekends during the general rifle season in west-central Montana with a few changes in protocol related to COVID -19 safety.  The stations, located near Bonner along Highway 200, north of Darby along U.S. Highway 93, near the mouth of Fish Creek in Mineral County and west of Anaconda along Highway 1, will be running on weekends during the hunting season, Oct. 24 through Nov. 29.  For public safety and to reduce crowding at the stations this season, hunters will remain in their vehicles, and the stop will be streamlined as much as possible. Montana Fish, Wildlif...


Lake County marriages, divorces for September 2020

Marriages Kristopher Schock and Erin Michael Krantz Clayton Lee McCready and Ashley Shoemaker Nicholas Scott Devlin and Katherine Jean Neis Kirsten Sue Pinkerton and Spencer William Davis Tait Gunthar Hanson and Darci Leigh Taylor Thomas Michael Darcy and Vicky Ann Hensley Paige Helen ...


SAFE Harbor holds quilt raffle instead of annual auction SAFE Harbor holds quilt raffle instead of annual auction

LAKE COUNTY – SAFE Harbor’s annual event to raise funds to support people experiencing domestic violence is a bit different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are not having the art auction,” said Dana Grant, event coordinator. “It was a tough choice to make. This wo...


COVID-19 cases increase in Montana

The Montana Department of Health and Human Services reported that the cases of COVID-19 in the state increased to 19,125 as of Oct. 12.      There have been 892 total hospitalized cases in the state with 291 people currently hospitalized with the virus. In Montana, there have been 212 death...


Murder investigation needs public information

News from CSKT PABLO ­— A joint investigation into the murder of William Patrick Conko Camel, who was shot and killed in Sanders County near Dixon two years ago, has developed new leads.  Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Law Enforcement is questioning two people of interest who ...


Polson commissioners consider resort tax, fill one seat

  POLSON — At the Oct. 6 meeting, the Polson City Commission chose Patricia Corrigan Ekness to finish the term of Ward 2 commissioner Bob Martin who resigned from the position in September after moving to Swan Lake.  According to her LinkedIn profile, Ekness is a retired market developm...


Vikings celebrate homecoming week Vikings celebrate homecoming week

CHARLO — Last week was homecoming week for students at Charlo High School, and while some of the traditional homecoming activities were not feasible due to COVID-19 restrictions, Viking pride could still be found everywhere. Students dressed up on Monday showing off their patriotic pride. On Tuesday...


Polson homecoming events get modified due to COVID-19 Polson homecoming events get modified due to COVID-19

POLSON — The homecoming of 2020 will be one to remember for the Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates. After many of the traditional homecoming activities had already been sidelined due to the coronavirus pandemic, the football, volleyball and girls’ soccer homecoming games where all canceled due to...


Montana national guard aircrew successfully rescue hikers Montana national guard aircrew successfully rescue hikers

News from the Montana National Guard  CONDON — A Montana Army National Guard medevac team and a HH-60 Blackhawk helicopter successfully rescued two hikers from the Holland Peak area on Monday, Sept. 5, after one of the hikers developed a life-threatening medical condition.   The Monta...


Local graduates from Marine boot camp Local graduates from Marine boot camp

SAN DIEGO — Tom and Melissa Anderson proudly announce the graduation of their son Private Garrett H. Anderson, 18, of Ronan. He graduated from the United States Marine Corps Boot Camp at San Diego/Parris Island on Sept. 18, 2020. Private Anderson successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic train...


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