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Articles with the Tag: Lake County

Congratulations given to election opponent, community thanked

My name is Lisa Pavlock, and I just finished my first campaign for election to the House of Representatives in District 93.  It was a hard-fought race, and although I was deeply saddened not to win, I was grateful for the chance to run to represent the people of Lake County. Upon hearing the results,...

Man arrested during arraignment hearing Man arrested during arraignment hearing

A Dayton man is accused of driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, which violated the terms of his release while subsequent charges were pending.  William Claude Miller, 59, entered a not-guilty plea at District Court in Polson on Nov. 12 to felony counts of criminal possession of dan...

Charlo, Polson and Ronan girls earn state volleyball trips Charlo, Polson and Ronan girls earn state volleyball trips

LAKE COUNTY — Three Mission Valley area high school volleyball squads were a long way from home, more than 600 miles for some, this past weekend as they wrapped up their seasons. The Polson Lady Pirates and Ronan Maidens competed in the State Class A volleyball tournament, hosted in Sidney. The Char...

COVID-19 numbers surge in Lake County COVID-19 numbers surge in Lake County

LAKE COUNTY — As I was preparing to write about the impact of COVID-19 on St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, the story suddenly became very personal. My sister, who was diagnosed with the virus over three weeks ago, took an abrupt turn for the worse and was admitted to St. Luke Wednesday afternoon.  T...

Small Business Saturday supports community

LAKE COUNTY — On Nov. 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, many local businesses will have their doors open for Small Business Saturday with special sales and giveaways.   Business owner Carol Lynn Lapotka of handMade Montana in Polson said shopping at small businesses is vital to the local eco...

No-till drill rentals available from Lake County Conservation District No-till drill rentals available from Lake County Conservation District

News from the Lake County Conservation District  LAKE COUNTY — Lake County Conservation District is excited to announce that their no-till seed drill is still available for rent.  This fall marks the third season that the conservation district is making its seed drill available to the...

Lake County marriages, divorces for October 2020

Marriages Megan Nicole Stevens and Bruce Clark Rennich Shelby Norma Korpi and Michael James Lytton Donald Irvin Stanfield and Amber Louis Blodgett Meara F. Schmiedbaur and Lathan Ellis Blevins Benedict O. Wisespirit and Stephanie R. Gravelle Lawrence J. Atkins and Rachelle Anne Bullen ...

Body found at Big Arm State Park, information requested

BIG ARM — As an unidentified person was walking a dog in the Big Arm State Park, they discovered a decomposing body along the path.    Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said the person called Lake County 911 to report what they were seeing on Nov. 25 at about 4 p.m.  “The caller r...

Thanksgiving dinner to-go Thanksgiving dinner to-go

LAKE COUNTY – Thanksgiving community feasts were a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Community meals across the valley are usually held in large dining rooms with people sitting together, but this year, people took the time to be thankful from their vehicles as they pick...

Mission Valley well represented on all-state, all-conference teams Mission Valley well represented on all-state, all-conference teams

LAKE COUNTY –— The Montana High School Association announced the 2020 All-State and All-Conference football team selections last week, and 26 Mission Valley prep-gridiron players earned postseason recognition.  The Mission High School football team had two players named to the All-State W...


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