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New Lake County Superintendent of Schools sworn in New Lake County Superintendent of Schools sworn in

Shaping young minds matters because young minds grow to shape the world, according to new Lake County Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Hall.  Hall jumped into her role Aug. 4 after a long career in education. She said she hopes she can help county schools continue a tradition of excellence.  ...

Teachers, staff invited to lunch

Mission Valley United Methodist Church on Post Creek Hill welcomes all schoolteachers, bus drivers, and staff that work in school districts throughout Lake County to a luncheon in their honor from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Donated school supplies will be available for teachers to take back to...

Authorities still searching for missing Eureka man in Swan Valley

SWAN LAKE — Lake County and Swan Valley Search and Rescue teams are still searching for a missing Eureka man.   Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said the family of William Hendrix, 59, reported the man missing at 8 p.m. on Wednesday after he did not return from a hiking trip on Thunderbolt ...

Lake County Fair announces results Lake County Fair announces results

RONAN — This year’s Lake County Fair went smoothly and saw more than 1,000 entries, according to fair officials.  “The fair went extremely well,” Lake County 4-H Agent Nori Pearce said. “Everybody did an excellent job of getting everything completed. It was just an excel...

Love of kids prompts longtime 4-H’er to judge Love of kids prompts longtime 4-H’er to judge

RONAN — After each class of market lambs, judge Rod Everson, Florence, asked the crowd for a round of applause for the hardworking 4-H kids showing their sheep.  Everson has been involved in 4-H his whole life. First, when he raised and showed market beef, then when his children were in 4-H and...

Charlo-Moiese home to new fire truck Charlo-Moiese home to new fire truck

CHARLO — As extreme dry conditions continue, Lake County residents can take some solace in the fact that local emergency responders now have a larger ar-senal of tools to pull from.  Charlo-Moiese Volunteer Fire Department received the keys to a new Type 6 engine capable of fighting wildfires a...

Performing arts come to valley

LAKE COUNTY — Mission Valley Live will now be your new presenter of quality live performing arts to the Mission Valley. A board of directors has been formed and we have been granted 501 (c)(3) status. Our board consists of Mike Rodrique, President; Mac Swan, Vice President; Brian Campbell, Treasurer; a...

Teen sentenced in school bus DUI case Teen sentenced in school bus DUI case

RONAN — A Bigfork teen sobbed and thanked the judge for giving him a second chance after he was sentenced for hitting a Polson school bus filled with 10 children and one driver in May.  On July 22, Daniel Fellows, 19, after previously pleading guilty to two counts of felony criminal endangermen...

Traditional bowmaker is featured artist at Ninepipes Museum Traditional bowmaker is featured  artist at Ninepipes Museum

News from the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana NINEPIPE – Traditional bowmaker Jim Rempp will be the featured artist at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rempp is a well-respected craftsman who uses Native American methodology to create self-bows (bows mad...

10-year prison verdict rendered for toddler's killer 10-year prison verdict rendered for toddler's killer

  RONAN — A Ronan man was sentenced to 10 years in the Montana State Prison on July 29 for killing a toddler last year. Galen Hawk, 26, was also ordered to serve 13 months in the Montana Department of Corrections after the first punishment was complete, with an additional three-year sus...


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