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“Hello?” Cathy Gillhouse answered the phone last spring. “Oh, hi Karen. You want me to play M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias? What an honor. I’d love to.” Though invitation calls are routine for Karen and Neal Lewing as they plan out their season’s productions, to participate in a Port Polson Players play is an exciting accomplishment for area residents. While every year is special, 2024-25 is especially so as it marks the Players’ 50th season. With live theatre a significant aspect of Lake County culture, this 50th anniversary is one to be celebrated. The Port Polson Players is the 5th oldest summer production company and the 4th oldest year-roun...
News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes sent a letter to the U.S. EPA on Tuesday, Oct. 8, voicing significant concerns about EPA’s preferred remedy to address toxic waste at the Columbia Falls superfund site. EP...
News from MCHF and WHC The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced on Oct. 9 their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, which includes local cowboy Lonnie Paul Metzger. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated b...
News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE -- Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake. They are on the downhill side of the nine-week long competition with just four weekends left. The event ends on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Mack Days fishing events are sponsored by the Confede...
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley residents can experience a variety of outdoor, autumn activities at Zachary Monter’s you-pick pumpkin patch. Located near St. Ignatius right off US Hwy. 93 to the west, the Monters offer over 30 varieties of pumpkins to choose from including medium-siz...
Editor, As a Lake County taxpayer I don’t think it is fair to the citizens of Lake County who are struggling to make ends meet that our county commissioners are allowed to give themselves a pay raise and cut money from the sheriff’s office budget that pays for the schools SROs whose job is to ...
News from SAFE Harbor Violence is a societal challenge around the world. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families. In California alone, the cost of domestic violence annually is $73.7 billion for health...
News from the Montana Department of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the launch of a new grant program designed to support rural and tribal agricultural businesses and promote economic diversification across the state. The funding is through Commerce’s Agr...
ST. IGNATIUS - A big thank you to all that came and bought things at our yard and bake sale and to all that donated items for us to sell. We appreciate out community members. We have a “Nurse on the Go” that is coming to out center to help with toenails. She charges $25 a session and it ...
RONAN - Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals; you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is the following: - Wednesday, Oct....
