2025 Legislature reaches halfway point: what's been done

Legislators have voted forward bills on property tax relief, Medicaid expansion, judicial oversight and more. The Montana Legislature eased into its mid-session transmittal break Friday, offering the body’s Rep...

Aleysia Black fires up a 3 pointer during last weekend’s play in games

SPORTS SHORTS for March 5, 2025

Basketball Ronan girls RONAN — The Bigfork Valkyries defeated the Ronan Maidens, 51-35, at a Ronan home game on Feb. 24. Ally Luedtke was the lead scorer for the Maidens with 9 points f...

Legislative Notes

In Montana, the following statement rings true now more than ever: “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting.” Although the quote is often misattributed to Mark Twain, the adage’s creator was...

Lawrence pleads not guilty to homicide

POLSON — James Phillip Lawrence of Polson pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in the death of Edwin “Ed” Loder of Ronan. Lawrence was arraigned in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18. ...

14C District Tournament

Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

Wild photo for April 22, 2020

Bird watching: Come rain, sun or snow, birds are getting ready for their busy season.

Wild photos for April 15, 2020

Wild photos for March 18, 2020

Finley Point Grill head chef Pedro Vera and owner Dirk De Coninck encourage community members to participate in their annual Christmas Community Toy Drive.

Holiday toy drive underway at local restaurants

POLSON — The third annual Christmas Community Toy Drive, sponsored by the Finley Point Grill, East Shore Smokehouse and the Lounge, is now underway. Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of ...

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Doris Nadrau

RONAN — Doris Nadrau, 77, was born Nov. 14,1945 to Dorothy and Ray Nadrau and fell asleep in death on April 24, 2023. She was the youngest of her four siblings: Norbet, Raymond, Leona and Lucille. Doris became interested in plants at an early age and began working in the family-owned greenhouse at only...

Celebration of Life for Bill Schreiber Jr. planned

POLSON — A Celebration of Life event for William Allan “Bill” Schreiber Jr. will be held on Sunday, May 7, at Polson Elks Lodge. This is a potluck.

Raymond Frey

ST. IGNATIUS — Raymond A. “Raymie” Frey, 78, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 16. He was born on Nov. 9, 1944, in Western Montana to Harry and Olive “Tootie” Frey. He was raised in St. Ignatius, graduating from St. Ignatius High School, class of 1963. Ray spent ...