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Annual scavenger hunt traverses Mission Valley Annual scavenger hunt traverses Mission Valley

RONAN — “Honestly, it came to me in the middle of the night,” said Joe Johns about incorporating the Donner Party history into this year’s vehicle-based scavenger hunt in the Mission Valley.  Johns and Jim Morgan, both former firefighters who serve on the Pioneer Days Committe...

Man accuses prison of rights infringement Man accuses prison of rights infringement

MISSOULA – A Lake County man filed a federal court case June 12, alleging his rights to practice Native American cultural beliefs were violated while he was enrolled in a state prison program in Anaconda.  Darrin Matt, 37, in a self-written complaint, claimed prison officials refused to let him...

Main Street Montana rolls out on reservation Main Street Montana rolls out on reservation

PABLO — Collaboration and communication seemed to be common themes stressed by the participants at the Main Street Montana Project community meeting at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal council chambers on June 18. An example would be dual enrollment for high school students at Salish Kootena...

‘Farm Fiesta’ describes 2014 Lake County Fair

RONAN — It’s a Farm Fiesta at the 2014 Lake County Fair in Ronan. Join us Monday, July 28, to Saturday, August 2, for: livestock and agricultural displays; food; fun; musical entertainment; and family-oriented activities. There is no gate admission and no cover charge for any event. Featured musi...

Lozeau arraignment postponed to June 25 Lozeau arraignment postponed to June 25

POLSON — Harry Lozeau, 53, made his first appearance in district court Thursday, June 19 in the alleged homicide death of his brother, Terry Lozeau, 51. After Judge Deborah Kim Christopher appointed the Public Defender’s Office as Harry’s attorney, Public Defender Ashley...

Progressive Horse Days event teaches value of horsepower Progressive Horse Days event teaches value of horsepower

The harrowed rows were a bit more askew than most that line the fields of Lake County, but the seeds tossed inside won’t know that it was a primitive piece of metal drawn by the deftly trained feet of a horse, and not the hum of a modern day tractor that gave them a home to grow in.  The 2nd an...

Polson residents choose city government review

POLSON — Every 10 years, as mandated by the Montana Constitution, city and county residents vote whether they want to assemble a panel of citizens to review their form of government.  Although reviews of St. Ignatius, Ronan, Polson and Lake County governments were all on the June 3 primary ball...

Gardeners plant flower display at Polson theatre Gardeners plant flower display at Polson theatre

News from Port Polson Players POLSON — Lake County Master Gardeners contributed to a flower display for the second year in a row at the Port Polson Players theatre on Flathead lake. The Lake County Master Gardeners are a volunteer group that have received horticulture training through an eig...

Dogs sniff out hidden aquatic hitchhikers Dogs sniff out hidden aquatic hitchhikers

Forget iron-clad protection and a stoic disposition. This sentinel’s armor is a fur coat and her protection routine is all a big game.  Tia, an 8-year-old German Shepherd, was one of four scent detection dogs brought to Flathead Lake last weekend to sniff out any quagga or zebra mussels hitchhi...

Local families needed to host exchange students

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking local host families for international high school boys and girls.  These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester.  These personable and academically selected exchange studen...


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