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Law enforcement still searching for homicide suspect Law enforcement still searching for homicide suspect

Law enforcement officers are still searching for Harry Lozeau, 53, a suspect in the fatal shooting of his brother, 51-year-old Terry Lozeau, on Saturday, June 14. Deputies responded to a report that a man had been shot and killed at a home on Mollman Pass Trail about 4 p.m.  The scene of the shoot...

Panel of educators discusses Common Core in public meeting Panel of educators discusses Common Core in public meeting

POLSON — In an effort to boost education, Common Core State Standards were developed and 44 states jumped on the bandwagon.  According to the website corestandards.org, Common Core State Standards provide clear and consistent learning goals to help prepare students for college, career, and life...

Valedictorian sings through St. Ignatius high school years Valedictorian sings through St. Ignatius high school years

ST. IGNATIUS – During the 2014 Mission High School valedictory address, Carley Elverud didn’t want to give the same “today is a stepping stone” speech that she gave during her eighth grade graduation. Instead she sang lines of famous pop songs while outlining the last four years of hi...

Free flights, pancakes available for children

News from the Experimental Aircraft Association POLSON — EAA chapter 1122 will be flying kids, also known as Young Eagles, at the Polson airport on Saturday, June 14 starting at 9 a.m. All kids between the ages of 8 and 17, with their parent’s permission, will get to ride in an airplane free o...

Cultural blend inspires students in Arlee Cultural blend inspires students in Arlee

ARLEE — When Christian Takes The Gun Parrish from the Crow reservation decided to combine his love of rap music with his ties to Native American dancing and singing, he never thought it would turn into a way of life. “I used to keep the two separate out of respect to the culture, but it became...

Big Productions announces 2014-15 season

News from Big Productions/Cantlon Family Youth Home LAKE COUNTY — Big Productions and the Cantlon Family Youth Home would like to sincerely thank all of the sponsors who supported the 2013-2014 Big Productions Performing Arts Series: Access Montana, Anderson Broadcasting, Don Aadsen Ford, Dr. Jim an...

Biological station surpasses fundraising challenge

News from the Flathead Lake Biological Station  POLSON – The 2014 summer season starts with a celebration for Flathead Lake. The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station has exceeded its $1 million goal to match a lake monitoring challenge grant. In late 2011, FLBS bega...

Memorial Day: Honoring, remembering Memorial Day: Honoring, remembering

The Memorial Day parade in Polson was followed by a service at Lake View Cemetery, where the guest speaker was Navy Chief Rich Beauchamp, Commander of American Legion, Polson. A feeling of reverance was present as Old Glory surrounded the Memorial Day service. In Ronan, the festive flag waving and thunder...

Arlee graduates begin a new journey Arlee graduates begin a new journey

ARLEE – Thirty-two Arlee students received diplomas this year. Valedictorian Jessica Knoll read the Dr. Seuss book “O, The Places You’ll Go!” to remind students that although they are graduating, their journey is just beginning. “You’re off to great places,” she s...

Free fishing offered for anglers with disabilities

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks FLATHEAD LAKE — The 21st annual Fishing Without Barriers Day will be held on Flathead Lake on Thursday, June 12. Anglers with disabilities are hosted for free fishing trips on charter boats and other boats provided by volunteers. The event is sponsored by t...


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