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Briefs for Aug. 4, 2021

Sign up for LCCD newsletter  News from the LCCD LAKE COUNTY – Once a month, Lake County Conservation District’s electronic newsletter goes out sharing volunteer opportunities, events, conservation district happenings and more. People can stay up-to-date on everything happening in t...

Drought conditions worsen across county, state Drought conditions worsen across county, state

All of Lake County moved into moderate drought conditions last week, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, significantly different from the week before, when the easternmost portion of the county was listed as only “abnormally dry.” At this time last year, nearly all of Montana was in the &ld...

Good times return with traditional community event Good times return with traditional community event

ST. IGNATIUS — Folks flocked together for a weekend of fun during the Good Old Days events last week. The weekend was named for the nostalgic times when communities gathered to connect and play games for some old fashioned fun. When asked how this weekend compared to past events, one woman leaving a bi...

Lake County Marriages and Divorces for June 2021

Marriages Sarah Lynn Anderson and Christopher M. Owens Tressa Joy Unruh and Justin Wade Koehn Kenna Rae Luttrell and Vernon Seth Breding Emilie Ann Corley and Corbin Matthew Davis Ashten Rachelle Hadley and Jeremiah Michael Welch Ashley Nicole Byrd and Cody Natoni Sifford Sarah Reva Be...

Man faces felony assault charges

A Polson man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend with a shotgun and a truck. Aaron Daniel Morgan, 38, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on July 7 to two felony counts of assault with a weapon. According to court records, on June 23, a woman called 911 to report being assaulted b...

Job Service recognizes local employer Job Service recognizes local employer

News from JSEC LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee presented the 2021 Employer of Choice award to St. Luke Community Healthcare. This award recognizes businesses that demonstrate a high level of commitment to their employees and the surrounding community. St. Luke has b...

Man awaits trial date for drug possession

A Lake County man is facing felony drug charges after law enforcement allegedly found dealer amounts of methamphetamine and heroin in his vehicle. Keith Charles Baylor, 34, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on July 8 to two counts of criminal possession with intent to distribute. Ac...

Conservation Corner: bike ride registration opens

News from the LCCD LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Conservation District invites people to get ready for this fall’s local scenic bike route, featuring local farms and food. Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate will be held on Sept. 25. Participants will get to view local farms in the missi...

Group collects supplies for people in need

News from Lake County  Community Support LAKE COUNTY — Lake County Community Support is a small nonprofit organization based in St. Ignatius as a 501(c)3 certified nonprofit with two projects to share with the community. The main service of LCCS is delivering food and other essential supp...

State allocates $31 million for child care for Montana families

More help is on the way for Montana families trying to strike a balance between work and taking care of their children, but concerns remain about whether more one-time funding will bring about long-lasting change.  Governor Greg Gianforte announced June 29 that $31 million in funding from the America...


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