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Articles with the Tag: St. Ignatius

St. Ignatius seniors for Dec. 15, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — The last two weeks at the St. Ignatius Senior Center have been so busy with the bake sale, bazaar and other holiday activities. Now we can take the time to get ready for our own traditions. We wish you a warm and loving holiday. Our menu:   —  Wednesday, Dec. 15: di...

Omingo to be sentenced for jail assault, strangulation Omingo to be sentenced for jail assault, strangulation

POLSON — Polson Judge James Manley set a sentencing date of Dec. 15 for a St. Ignatius man convicted of participating in a jail assault and strangling his girlfriend over a car. Larrs Jalen Omingo, 21, entered into a re-negotiated plea agreement at District Court in Polson Dec. 1, that calls for Omi...

Mission Parade of Lights returns despite rain Mission Parade of Lights returns despite rain

ST. IGNATIUS — A steady drizzle of rain on Saturday evening couldn’t washout the return of the annual Parade of Lights to the streets of St. Ignatius. Parade-goers kept dry by huddling inside doorways or underneath awnings of local businesses, while others simply watched the holiday merriment ...

St. Ignatius seniors for Dec. 8, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Please join us for the Mission Valley Ranch Hands 4-H Club Bazaar at the St. Ignatius High School gym. Our bake and craft sale was last weekend and I apologize for missing the newsletter deadline to remind you. We will have more baked goods and crafts available at the bazaar and there wi...

Mission Valley towns host holiday festivities Mission Valley towns host holiday festivities

December brings a flurry of holiday festivities to the Mission Valley, beginning this Friday as Polson and St. Ignatius each host lighted parades, visits by St. Nick and related revelries. A week later, Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan is aglow with Lights Under the Big Sky, which continues for two weekends,...

Mission Valley communities serve 1,600 Thanksgiving dinners to neighbors Mission Valley communities serve 1,600 Thanksgiving dinners to neighbors

LAKE COUNTY — On Thanksgiving Day, a smidge more than 130 people enjoyed a traditional in-person sit-down dinner hosted at the Ronan Community Center. “All those who came were very happy and thankful,” said dinner organizer Rita Ulutoa.  The free community feast featured classic ...

Christmas carnival planned in St. Ignatius

News from St. Ignatius Tribal Health ST. IGNATIUS — The town of St. Ignatius is excited to announce a Christmas Carnival will be held on Dec. 4 at the St. Ignatius Elementary School at 1 p.m. Santa and the Grinch will be there and Santa will be handing out prizes to the kids this year. We have ove...

St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 24, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Our Thanksgiving dinner at the center was wonderful last week. Good friends, good food, good cheer. It is so wonderful to see families come and enjoy dinner together. We wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. The  community drive-thru dinner will be from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. on Thank...

St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 17, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Our Thanksgiving dinner is this Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. We will have turkey, stuffing, rolls, sides, fruit and pies. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking forward to seeing many members of our community join us. Our holiday craft and bake sale will be on Saturday, Dec. 4,...

Unofficial results for municipal elections announced

LAKE COUNTY — Excitement and optimism were the themes struck by three incoming mayors chosen by voters during last Tuesday’s municipal elections in Lake County. The vote saw two incumbent mayors lose their seats and the race for a council seat in Ronan end in a tie vote.  According to uno...


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