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Articles with the Tag: Lake County

Irrigation election ballots to be unsealed

ST. IGNATIUS — Election ballots that weren’t sent out during the Flathead Joint Board of Control May mail-in election are soon to be unsealed to see why they didn’t go out. According to Lake County Election Administrator Kathie Newgard 754 ballots were held due to a new requirement that one...

Officer reserve program returns Officer reserve program returns

RONAN – Ronan Police Chief Ken Weaver officially swore in two reserve officers during the last city council meeting on Monday. With their hands raised, Ronan Reserve Police Officers Brandon Smith and Robert Stentz swore to uphold the law. The reserve officer program was suspended in 2013 after probl...

Growing watermelon, cantaloupe Growing watermelon, cantaloupe

Many of us who garden in western Montana have discovered that we do not have the ideal climate for melons. These subtropical plants do well at lower elevations on the west side of Lake County, but for the rest of us ripening them can be quite a challenge. With a little care and preparation, melons can be ...

Ninepipe wildlife viewing stations a go

NINEPIPE — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Region One, has completed an environmental assessment for a proposal for the Ninepipe Wildlife Management Area located just south of Ronan on Highway 93 in Lake County, to create two elevated wildlife viewing stations, as well as improve the parking at an ad...

Employer of Choice winners recognized at spring workshop Employer of Choice winners recognized at spring workshop

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Scholars awarded Scholars awarded

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Hear Ronan assessment results at meeting

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Flathead Joint Board of Control votes for new election Flathead Joint Board of Control votes for new election

ST. IGNATIUS –  Chairman of the Flathead Joint Board of Control Boone Cole began the Monday, May 23 meeting with a prayer due to a high level of contention concerning recent issues.  During the meeting a lawsuit was delivered, newly elected board members weren’t seated, a vote to sea...

Memorial Day parades planned

LAKE COUNTY — The Mission Valley Honor Guard will have Memorial Day services on Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at the Arlee Jocko Cemetery, 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Pleasant View Cemetery, and 11:30 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Following the ceremonies at about 12:30 p.m., Allentown Restau...

Candidates share concerns at Ronan forum Candidates share concerns at Ronan forum

Candidates running for state legislative seats and for one Lake County commissioner’s seat addressed an audience of about 20 people in Ronan Friday night. The event was hosted by the Round Butte Women’s Club. Candidates for County Commissioner, incumbent Ann Brower and former commissioner Dave...


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