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Arlee Seniors for Jan. 8, 2020

ARLEE —  Happy New Year from the Arlee Senior Center.  Come in out of the dreary weather and have a nice hot meal and good company. The Arlee Senior Center serves lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays and dinner on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Take a look at our January menu and drop on by:   —  Wednesday, Jan. 8:  —  beef stroganoff, salad, buns, fruit, dessert —  Saturday,  Jan. 11:  barbecue ribs, macaroni salad, buns, veggie tray, fruit, dessert —  Monday,  Jan. 13:  sweet & sour pork, rice, buns, fruit, dessert —  Wednesday, Jan. 15:  turkey pot pie, ...


Lake Mary Ronan pike population threatens salmon fishery Lake Mary Ronan pike population threatens salmon fishery

LAKE MARY RONAN – Cast your line out in Lake Mary Ronan and you’ll likely find a northern pike on the other end. On Dec. 4, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks fish biologists Kenneth Breidinger and Sam Bourret held a forum at the Mountain Meadow Resort located along the shoreline of Lake Mary Ro...

Law enforcement targeted by criminals, family dog beaten Law enforcement targeted by criminals, family dog beaten

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office  LAKE COUNTY – After a months-long investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Montana Highway Patrol and Flathead Tribal Police, deputies have solved a series of Mission Valley thefts and burglaries.   ...

Food pantries sustain needy families through winter months Food pantries sustain needy families through winter months

LAKE COUNTY – According to the nonprofit Feeding America, more than 4,000 Lake County residents did not have access to enough food to support a healthy, active life in 2017.  Without nutritious food, people become susceptible to illness and less able to achieve academically and socially, accord...

Census employee recruitment on track

LAKE COUNTY – The U.S. Census has received about half of the needed number of applications needed for census-takers in Lake County. U.S. Census Bureau media specialist Josh Manning said the collected applications put the census process “well on track.”  To date, Manning said the cen...

FLIC features musical couple FLIC features musical couple

POLSON – The Americana duo Jim and Sam found a novel way to up their music careers: play a show a day for a year. In addition to helping the duo hone their skills and find new ways to get in sync, the project evolved into the documentary film, “After So Many Days,” currently touring the ...

St. Ignatius seniors for Jan. 1, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year everybody. We will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observation of New Years. We will have our first Wednesday dinner on Jan. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Bingo is played after almost every lunch. Meals can be delivered to qualified seniors...

Rent hike could write final chapter for library Rent hike could write final chapter for library

RONAN – A $1,400 per month rent increase may close the book on the Ronan Public Library and leave the town without the service.  “If a rent of this nature were imposed, the library would definitely have to close its doors,” said John Moon, Ronan District library budget board member ...

Toys for Tots brings Christmas spirit to local children Toys for Tots brings Christmas spirit to local children

POLSON – Community members in Lake and Sanders Counties helped create happy holiday experiences for local children this year.  Toys for Tots collects toys around the holiday season and distributes them to children who might otherwise not get a gift during the season. The program is a national e...

Drive safely this holiday season

POLSON – According to new projections by AAA Travel, more than 116 million motorists are expected to be dashing through the snow to visit family and friends during this holiday season, which means the highways will be jam-packed with travelers.  "4.3 million more Americans will travel this year...

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