Articles Written By: Karen Greene
RONAN – They held the first farmers market of the season in Ronan last Thursday and everything looked like business as usual, but a closer inspection revealed a few differences this year. Reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus created the need for social distancing guidelines at farmers markets t...
LAKE COUNTY – An individual has tested positive for COVID-19 in Lake County – although the case count in the county won’t be going up. The Lake County and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Unified Command Center reported that an individual traveling from out-of-state tested positive ...
LAKE COUNTY – The good news is that all five of the COVID-19 cases in Lake County have recovered, but it doesn’t mean that it’s time to let down your guard. The first case in the county was reported on March 26 and the fifth was on April 6. The Governor’s Coronavirus Task For...
POLSON – Korren Fehrenbach, 25, of Polson, was employed as a Lake County Sheriff’s Office detention officer and was arrested on Tuesday, April 28. According to Lake County Sheriff Don Bell, an internal affairs investigation uncovered details leading to the arrest. Fehrenbach was charged ...
POLSON – Montanans have found their own unique way to continue socializing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic while following social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home measures to reduce the spread of the virus. Across the world, attempts to connect to neighbors and friends who haven&rs...
News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION – While other governments are considering early plans to re-open some businesses and churches, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council remains committed to adhering to the safest standards for our people, especially the elders and our most vuln...
ST. IGNATIUS – The staff working to assist children on a daily basis at the St. Ignatius Middle School couldn’t take it any longer. “We missed the kids so much,” said paraprofessional Diana Girsch. She explained that teachers and staff haven’t seen students since the school w...
LAKE COUNTY – High school graduation ceremonies across the state might be a little different this year as officials consider how hundreds of graduates will turn the tassel while maintaining social distancing. The Office of Public Instruction, Board of Public Education and Montana Public Education Ce...
LAKE COUNTY – Lake County Sheriff Don Bell is adjusting procedures in an effort to protect citizens and law enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputies are putting in extra time on patrol and attempting to limit in-person contact. “Our deputies continue to respond to and make arre...
LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a law enforcement officer. “It is with great sadness that I report that one of our Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies, Ross Holcomb, 32, of Ronan, was found deceased in his home,” Lake County Sheriff Do...
