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Humanities Montana program offers ‘Perspectives On Islam’ Humanities Montana program offers ‘Perspectives On Islam’

LAKE COUNTY — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc. will host the Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program “Perspectives on Islam” with Samir Bitar on April 8 in two locations. Both presentations are free and open to the public.  The first presentation will be Frid...

Students build structure for community Students build structure for community

CHARLO – Passersby may have seen the development of a framed structure in the Charlo Park as they drive through town, possibly wondering what it will become.  “We are building a pavilion,” said Charlo High School student Packer Pearson.  Six Charlo High School students in Mr...

All Star game mixes it up All Star game mixes it up

Area athletes got the opportunity to showcase their talents against, and with, all schools in Lake County plus Bigfork, Hot Springs and Plains March 24 for the 20th annual Mission Mountain All Star basketball games. It wasn’t just any baller, however; it was only those who made a lasting impression....

Football star to speak

Football star to speak PABLO — Johnny Rodgers, chosen the best college football player in 1972, will speak around Lake County April 28-29. Rodgers won the 1972 Heisman Trophy while at the University of Nebraska, and went on to play in both the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes ...

Are there benefits you could be getting?

News from Area VI  Agency on Aging   LAKE COUNTY — Many Montana seniors are living healthier, longer lives. However these older adults often find it tough to pay for prescriptions, health care, utilities, food, and other basic needs. There are more than 2,500 federal, state and priva...

Business owner finds strength after fire

RONAN – A fire at S&S Sports completely destroyed the business and the inventory inside on Monday, March 14, at around 1 p.m.  Emergency crews throughout Lake County responded to the scene and worked for several hours to put the fire out. Police officers directed traffic on U.S. Highway 93 ...

Council invites public officials to discuss dispatch Council invites public officials to discuss dispatch

RONAN – Two county officials respectively agreed to disagree at the Ronan City Council meeting on Monday, March 7. The issue concerned separating the Lake County Dispatch service from the sheriff’s office, where it is currently operated, and making it a separate entity governed by a 911 Commit...

Spelling Bee a smorgasbord of words Spelling Bee a smorgasbord of words

The English language is a cruel accumulation of various cultures from throughout time. In an era that relies heavily on digital auto correct, many might think spelling is a skill of the past. Not true for the spellers in grades five through eight that met last week in Ronan for Lake County’s 51st Spell...

Officers equipped with new high-tech tasers Officers equipped with new high-tech tasers

POLSON — Imagine using the same cell phone today that you were using in 2001.  The Polson Police Department’s tasers are that old, but thanks to a $11,568.97 grant from the Lake County DUI Task Force, ten patrol officers have new updated tasers with advanced technology that will increase ...

Businesses get energy help from government program Businesses get energy help from government program

RONAN – Energy costs can be a major expense for agriculture productions and small rural business, but the government wants to help with a grant program in an effort to increase American energy independence and lower energy bills.  “We want to increase economic opportunity,” said USD...


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