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County spelling bee winners move on to state County spelling bee winners move on to state

ST. IGNATIUS — The 58th Lake County Spelling Bee was held at the St. Ignatius school gym on Feb. 10, with 20 fourth through eighth graders coming together to try and earn their spot at the statewide competition. Judged by Paula Holle, Brycen Ek, and Leigh Johnson and led by Lake County Superintendent of Schools Carolyn O. Hall, the officials all had words of encouragement and praise to help ease the nerves of the young spellers who had made it this far. Pronouncer John Lyons encouraged the kids to ask for definitions and sentences for their words, even if only to give themselves a moment to steel their nerves. “I’m nervous being in front of all these people, and I&rsquo...


Ronan Police Department swears in new officer Ronan Police Department swears in new officer

RONAN — A new police, officer chosen by Chief Robert Jacobson, was sworn into the City of Ronan Police Department on Feb. 8. After an extensive search for a new officer with the right abilities and characteristics, Jacobson said Kellen Botten’s application stood out more than anyone else’s....

Locals team up to give back to Mason Moore Foundation Locals team up to give back to Mason Moore Foundation

LAKE COUNTY — The St. Ignatius Police Department and Polson’s Scottage Cakery have teamed up for the month of February to raise money for the Mason Moore Foundation.  Created in honor of Broadwater County’s Deputy Mason Moore who lost his life in the line of duty in 2017, the founda...

Polson seniors for Feb. 15, 2023

POLSON — If it’s not one day (Valentines), it’s another (Presidents) Day. On the Feb. 20 we recognize all of them, not just your favorite(s). Like them or not, we live in a Democratic Republic; celebrate their leadership. Celebrate democracy.  Our demand for meal deliveries is growi...

Sandpiper hosts first Friday show after gallery redesign Sandpiper hosts first Friday show after gallery redesign

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery celebrated its first non-juried open show of the year in their newly remodeled space last Friday. The Sandpiper is a nonprofit organization that encourages participation in and appreciation for the fine arts. Local artists display their work in the professional Mai...

Indian Child Welfare Act would protect future generations, advocates say Indian Child Welfare Act would protect future generations, advocates say

News from Mara Silvers / MFP and JoVonne Wagner / ICT HELENA — A bill to cement existing federal protections in state law for Native American children, families and tribal nations navigating child welfare proceedings received broad support from Indigenous child welfare advocates during a packed he...

MWC celebrates Salish art at local elementary schools MWC celebrates Salish art at local elementary schools

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Missoula Writing Collaborative (MWC) has spent the last two weeks in schools throughout Flathead Reservation bringing a special program to kids to celebrating Salish ledger art, poetry, and history. A nonprofit organization, the MWC began 12-week writing residencies with e...

Abbey Tavares of St. Ignatius makes Dean’s List

News from Utah Tech University ST. GEORGE — Utah Tech University students excelled in the classroom during the Fall 2022 semester with 1,468 UT students or 11%nof the student body earning Dean’s List honors. Inclusion on the Dean’s List requires students to complete a minimum of 15 cre...

St. Ignatius HS announces honor roll

Ninth Grade 4.0 – Abigail Gillin 3.5 - 3.99 – Sierra Girsch, Brayden Hall, Lex LaFrombois, Brooklyn McClure, Jacob Piedalue, Arianna Robine, Kitra Thomas 3.0 - 3.49 – Jayson Brown, Cole Castonguay, Milo Crooks, Jake Helser, Alecia Steele, Cora Matt 10th Grade 4.0 ...

Arlee HS honor roll, perfect attendance shared

4.0 GPA Freshmen - Kaitlyn Freeman, Dean Moran, Aiden Swab Sophomores - Dallas Ellison, Dylan Lovejoy Juniors - Drew Knoll Seniors - Jerny Crawford, Rheid Crawford, Xaria Jacobson, Luella Swaney, Meghan Upton  3.7 GPA and above Freshmen - Chase Courville Juniors - Ke...

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