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Articles with the Tag: Lake County

Charlo man gets 60 years for killing wife Charlo man gets 60 years for killing wife

POLSON — A Charlo man was sentenced to Montana State Prison for a total of 60 years for killing his wife, 29-year-old Raelynn Charlo, last year at their Charlo residence. On Dec. 1, Adrian McElderry, 33, originally pleaded not guilty to felony deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence, both fe...

Holiday Briefs

Mission Valley Children’s Choir presents Christmas concert RONAN — Mission Valley Children’s Choir will present its Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church on 406 Fifth Ave. SW in Ronan. The choir is directed by Cathy Gillhouse and Pastor Seth Nelson...

Understanding crime statistics, comparisons Understanding crime statistics, comparisons

LAKE COUNTY — Two of the most dangerous places in Montana are reported to be right here in Lake County. On Nov. 22, RoadSnacks released their list of “The Ten Most Dangerous Cities in Montana.” Polson was number two on the list, and Ronan was number five.  RoadSnacks’ report i...

Share the Spirit assists families

News from Share the Spirit Holiday Assistance Program LAKE COUNTY — Share the Spirit Holiday Assistance Program started in 1998 as a Lake County only program to help children in struggling families with toys, clothes and gifts at Christmas. Since we started, we are fortunate enough to have partnered...

Salvation Army Kettle Drive to benefit Lake County

LAKE COUNTY — This Christmas Season when you shop at Super 1 Foods, Walmart, Pablo Family Foods, and Harvest Foods, you will see volunteers from the Polson, Pablo, and the Ronan area churches and community organizations ringing the bell for the annual Salvation Army Kettle Drive. Over the last sever...

Help someone stay warm this winter

News from Energy Share of Montana LAKE COUNTY — Are you or someone you know worried about how you’re going to pay those home energy bills this winter? Energy Share of Montana is accepting applications for emergency heating assistance at Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana that se...

Election results in

LAKE COUNTY — Unofficial election results are in for municipal races in Lake County. Ian Donovan won the Polson City Commissioner race with 209 votes over Peter Daniels’ 111 votes. Just 37.5 percent of voters participated. In Ronan, three seats were open for City Council. Ellen R. Kaphammer (W...

Polson man gets 40 years for killing father-in-law in case of mistaken identity Polson man gets 40 years for killing father-in-law in case of mistaken identity

Tension and tears were both present in Lake County’s district courtroom Thursday morning as Desmond Mackay of Polson was sentenced to Montana State Prison for 40 years for “accidentally” killing his father-in-law, 67-year-old John Barrows, in March 2014. The sentence for mitigated homici...

Healthy Halloween activities held throughout Lake County Healthy Halloween activities held throughout Lake County

Halloween activities were abundant throughout every Lake County community last weekend, offering healthy, safe fun for families. More than 180 people came to Ronan Library’s party. Because it was so well-attended last year the party was moved from the library to the Parish Hall at Sacred Heart Catho...

Local youths place at Punt, Pass & Kick event Local youths place at Punt, Pass & Kick event

MISSOULA — On Oct. 5 in Missoula, 10 youths from Lake County placed in the top three of their age groups when they joined 84 boys and girls ages 6-15 who participated at the Western Montana Sectional competition of the NFL Punt Pass & Kick program.  Elizabeth Bluemel, 13, of Ronan, set an a...


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