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Articles with the Tag: Arlee

Candy shop closing after three decades Candy shop closing after  three decades

People filled a small candy shop, known as the Hummingbird, on Saturday to say goodbye to Arlee’s longest continuously owned business. Colleen Despain traveled from Lolo to stock up on her favorite treats before the doors closed. Saturday was the last official day the store was open, although the do...

Arlee CDC holds annual meeting

ARLEE — On Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Arlee High School Library, join the Board of the Arlee CDC for their annual meeting and to catch up on the Community Visioning event held in March 2017 along with information on actions being taken by volunteer committees. Add your voice to the dreams and...

Murder convict found guilty of sexual assault Murder convict found guilty of sexual assault

POLSON – A 61-year-old murder convict was convicted of sexual assault at a jury trial last week. Donald Dean Grant of Arlee was found guilty of one of two sexual assault charges against two girls dating to 2006 or 2007.  The girls were 4 and 7 or 8 at the time of the incident and alleged inc...

Arlee celebrates alumni during homecoming festivities Arlee celebrates alumni during homecoming festivities

ARLEE – Teacher Sue Carney announced the winners of different Arlee homecoming contests during half time at the football game on Friday night, just after the sun went down on a crisp fall evening. She said that she asked her students if they knew about the true meaning of Homecoming Week. She receiv...

Sports Shorts for Aug. 20, 2017 Sports Shorts for Aug. 20, 2017

Football ARLEE –  Senior Rylan Crawford rushed for four touchdowns as the Arlee Warriors won at home with a 50-12 takeover of Troy on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16. Crawford’s four touchdowns came on runs of 20, 17, 9 and 5 yards, while Will Mesteth added a score on a six-yard run. Warri...

Business idea event coming to Arlee

News from Arlee CDC “What Do I Do With This Idea ... .” A business resources event sponsored by Arlee CDC in partnership with Lake County Community Development Corporation (LCCDC) will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hangin’ Art Gallery, located on U.S. Highway 93 in ...

Rain forecast brings hope

Rain forecast for Thursday and Friday is providing firefighters hope for success on the Blue Bay and Liberty fires.  Although Sunday was a good day for firefighters, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ fire prevention specialist Devlin Lafrombois said Thursday and Friday should be better w...

Sport Shorts

Volleyball POLSON – Kaelyn Smith had six kills and five digs as the Polson Lady Pirates fell to the Whitefish Bulldogs at home, 25-10, 29-27, 25-13 on Tuesday, Sept. 5th. Kyler Lundeen had 23 digs, while Jaycee Frydenlund added six assists and six digs for the Lady Pirates. Smith had eight kills, ...

Briefs fo Sept. 6, 2017

Children’s Choir to begin again RONAN — The Mission Valley Choir will begin its third year on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW.  It is co-directed by Cathy Gillhouse and Pastor Seth Nelson and accompanied by Robyn Carlson. Children in grades two to si...

Firefighters develop village in Arlee Firefighters develop village in Arlee

ARLEE – Hundreds of firefighters have made the Arlee powwow grounds home for the past few months while they work on the Liberty fire, 17 miles southeast of town. “The area can support an operation of this size, provide electricity, and easy access to the fire, so we’ve set up a village h...


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