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Body of missing woman recovered in her car

News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell RONAN — On Oct. 30, at 6:30 a.m., the Lake County 911 Center took a report of a missing person. Patricia Clary, 62, of Ronan, was last seen on Oct. 29 at about noon in a store in Ronan.  It is believed she went south on Hwy. 93 after being seen in Ronan....

Local candidates answer questions at political forum Local candidates answer questions at political forum

Reproductive rights were a hot button topic at a political forum hosted by the Lake County Republican and Democrat groups on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Polson’s Montecahto Club. The most vocal response from audience members, both for and against, came during candidate response to the proposed constitutional...

Regular voter registration closes Oct. 7, late registration deadline subject to change Regular voter registration closes Oct. 7, late registration deadline subject to change

News from the Lake County Election Office LAKE COUNTY — Notice is hereby given that in Lake County, on Nov. 5, 2024, a General Election will be held to elect federal, state, and county candidates. CI-126, 127 & 128 will also be on the ballot. Persons who wish to register or need to update r...

Briefs for Sept. 18, 2024

Opening reception for ‘Walk the Walk Then & Now’ is Wednesday News from SKC PABLO — An opening reception for an exhibition of photographs by David J. Spear will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Three Woodcocks Fine Arts Building, #65 Buffalo Gallery at...

Local hunter education instructor passes torch Local hunter education instructor passes torch

LAKE COUNTY — Fall is approaching and hunting is on the minds of many. I have been getting inquiries from folks on Hunter Education Classes. At this time, we have a class scheduled to start Oct. 1 for the Pablo/SKC for students in Lake County. These classes are free, and everyone is welcome to attend. ...

New county building takes form, construction to continue through winter New county building takes form, construction to continue through winter

After five months, the new Lake County Annex Office is taking shape. According to Swank Enterprises Site Supervisor Justin McIntyre, construction on the building will continue throughout the winter months. Crews broke ground on the annex in April, with the project slated for completion by July 2025. Th...

Arrest made, body recovered in search for missing Ronan man Arrest made, body recovered in search for missing Ronan man

LAKE COUNTY — A 70-year-old Polson man, James Lawrence, has been arrested and is being held in the Lake County Jail in connection with the death of 67-year-old Ed Loder of Ronan. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office took a report of Loder as a missing person on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Upo...

Lake County marriages, divorces for August

Marriages Cody Campbell and Alexandra Carleo Tyler Korey Gates and Riley Lynn McLaughlin Zane Michael Linn and Sarah Katherine Kinzle Jennifer Rae Nolen and Myles Richard Metzger Margery Ellen Christensen and Richard Ivan Scheidecker Conner Isaiah Ash and Michaella Ann Johnson Steven J...

Summit celebrates opening of new service, activity center in Polson Summit celebrates opening of new service, activity center in Polson

Director of Communications, Summit Independent Living POLSON — Summit Independent Living — the disability services and advocacy nonprofit serving Western Montana — is proud to announce that it’s enhancing its service to Lake and Sanders County residents with the opening of a new ...

Harmful algal bloom confirmed in Lake Mary Ronan

News from Lake County Environmental Health LAKE MARY RONAN — A Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) has been confirmed in Lake Mary Ronan, near the northeast shoreline of the lake. Recreators are encouraged to take precautions when swimming or wading in the water. Blooms can impact human health and sicken or...


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