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Articles with the Tag: Lake County

Determining deer age

Many indicators of deer quality and welfare are related to age. Scrutiny of a deer’s teeth, particularly tooth replacement and wear, is one way for landowners and sportsmen to estimate the age of a deer. The purpose of MSU Extension Montguide titled, “Determining the Age of a Deer” by Ja...

Drugs affecting babies before birth Drugs affecting babies before birth

The number of babies born with drugs in their systems increased to 49 percent earlier this year in Lake County – but there is hope. “The numbers are astounding,” said Dr. Jamie Straub of St. Joseph Medical Center. She added that vilifying the moms doesn’t solve the problem; it migh...

Flu shots available Friday

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Health Department and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Care Van have teamed up to offer a mobile flu shot clinic in both Ronan and Polson on Friday, Nov. 4 for anyone 6 months and older who needs a flu shot. Polson’s clinic will be held from 10 a.m. - 12:...

City of Polson seeks involvement

News from the City of Polson POLSON — The City of Polson is actively looking for citizens who are interested in contributing to our community. As many of you know, in addition to the City Commission, there are many Boards within the City that provide guidance to the Commission on a variety of elem...

Locals win sectional punt, pass, kick Locals win sectional punt, pass, kick

MISSOULA — Lake County athletes performed well as Kiwanis Club of Missoula hosted the Western Montana Sectional NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition on Sunday, Oct. 9. With 78 boys and girls competing in five age groups, there was serious competition. Scores for all three distances (punt, pass, and k...

Rescue team opens house to community Rescue team opens house to community

POLSON – Lake County Search and Rescue tied a line of rope to a truck, anchored it to a steel beam from the ceiling, and hooked the end of the rope to a man weighing 170 pounds. The man dangled on a long yellow stretcher, known as a litter, for hours, but not to worry, he was only a dummy. The searc...

Salomon to speak at Pachyderm meeting

POLSON — Dan Salomon, a candidate for election to Montana State Senate District 47, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Oct. 28 meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. Dan was first elected to the Montana House of Representatives in 2010 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2014. He has served ...

Former DOVES attorney recognized

 HELENA — Brandi Ries, a former DOVES staff attorney who provided legal representation to survivors in Lake County and Flathead Indian Reservation, and Robin Turner, co-chairs of the State Bar of Montana Justice Initiatives Committee, are recipients of the Montana Board of Crime Control’s 20...

No need to call before burning

News from the Office of Emergency Management, Lake County LAKE COUNTY — The public is asked to please not call dispatch prior to burning as the Lake County 911 Communications Center will no longer collect information on open burns in Lake County. This decision was made working closely with the Lak...

Local candidates to speak at forum

RONAN — A candidate forum will be held at the Performing Arts Center at Ronan Middle School, Monday, Oct.17, at 7 p.m. Democrat and Republican candidates for local and state offices have been invited and will answer questions from the Ronan High School students and the audience. The forum is organiz...


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