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Lake County exceeds state average in vaccinations Lake County exceeds state average in vaccinations

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Health’s new mobile medical van was parked across from Super 1 in Polson Friday, offering free walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations. A pair of 18-year-olds stopped by to get their first installment of the Pfizer vaccine as a pre-college precaution, and a 14-year-old waited in the car with his mom to make sure he had no reaction to the shot. “It didn’t hurt as much as I thought,” he said.  Inside the van, Char Hunter and Ellen Kaphammer, RN, waited for customers and were poised to give free shots of either the two-dose Pfizer vaccine (now available for ages 12 and older) or the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine.  Dur...


Fire danger elevated to moderate

News from CSKT  FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Wildland fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Division of Fire raised the fire danger level within the reservation to moderate.  Debris burning with permit is still open, but the Division of Fire urges all outdoo...

Live theater returns to Polson after COVID hiatus

Prepare to boo the villain and cheer the hero when the Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, reopen Polson’s Theatre on the Lake June 11 with “Dirty Work at the Crossroads.” The melodramatic comedy ushers in the Players’ 46th season and welcomes ...

Arlee celebrates success despite pandemic Arlee celebrates success despite pandemic

ARLEE — On Sunday afternoon the Arlee community gathered together to congratulate the newest group of Arlee graduates.  The outdoor ceremony proceeded with slightly windy weather that included a brightly shining sun without a cloud in the sky.   The COVID-19 pandemic created an unusual ...

Ronan High School celebrates 80 graduates Ronan High School celebrates 80 graduates

RONAN — The jumbotron made its return to the middle of the football field as Ronan High School honored the class of 2021 with an outdoor commencement ceremony on Sunday.  The ceremony was opened with an honor song by Bigcrane Drum, and the members of the RHS choir performed the national anthem....

LCCD thanks scholarship applicants

News from LCCD LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Conservation District wanted to congratulate our scholarship finalist for this year who is Berkley Ellis, of Polson. Berkley is passionate about making the world a better place and is deeply inspired by the beautiful environment and natural resources ar...

Ronan seniors for June 2, 2021

RONAN — Happy Spring. Enjoy today. There may be snow tomorrow. We are seeing a few new faces every meal so hope people will keep on coming in and eating with us and enjoying company and good food. Hope you had a safe and happy Memorial Day and remember all our veterans.    Menu:  W...

Dixon seniors for June 2, 2021

DIXON ­­— The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy.  We have opened the doors for eating in, continuing to adhere and follow social distancing precautions so our friends and neighbors can spend some time visiting with each ...

Two Eagle River School kicks off graduation season Two Eagle River School kicks off graduation season

PABLO — On a sunny Saturday afternoon, community members gathered with drummers ready and waiting for the 2021 Two Eagle River School graduation.  This year’s outdoor ceremony was framed by pine trees as nine graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. The day was made even ...

Graduation celebrations continue Sunday with 16 Graduation celebrations continue Sunday with 16

The Charlo High School graduating senior class of 2021 were encouraged to “be gritty” and “call your mom” during Sunday’s commencement ceremonies held in the high school’s gymnasium.  Guest speaker Jared Miller, a former Charlo Elementary school teacher, defined th...

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