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Eyeing the sweet stuff Eyeing the sweet stuff

ARLEE – Homemade chocolate desserts don’t come much gooier or sweeter than those served last Thursday evening at the Arlee Brown Building during the Arlee Community Development Corporation’s 16th annual Chocolate Lover’s Festival fundraiser.  “What could be better than eating chocolate and raising money,” said this year’s event coordinator Casey Barrows. About 60 community members turned out for a hot bowl of chili and an opportunity to indulge in an array of melt-in-your mouth chocolate delicacies, all made by hand by some of the best bakers in the Jocko Valley. Twenty-five drool-inducing chocolate creations filled tables as participa...


Deadline for city manager applications approaches

POLSON – After more than a year without a permanent city manager, the next step in the hiring process is on the horizon. City planner Kyle Roberts said the city hopes to hire a manager this spring. The city manager job was posted on various websites and media outlets on Jan. 20. Applications will be...

Police serve drug-investigation search warrants Police serve drug-investigation search warrants

POLSON – The Polson Police Department executed two search warrants in February, resulting in seized evidence and arrests. Nobody was injured during the execution of either search warrant. On Feb. 11, the Polson Police Department executed a search warrant on a hotel room in the Red Lion Inn as a resu...

Richwine’s Burgerville featured in new film Richwine’s Burgerville featured in new film

News from Richwine’s Burgerville  POLSON – Richwine’s Burgerville is one of those rare family-run, blast-from-the-past drive-in restaurants of yore.  Purchased by Enoch and Lucille Richwine in 1962 as a means to support their family, this storied local eatery still does th...

Montana’s elk hunting traditions worth preserving

For decades Montana has been the envy of hunters who pursue elk. Our state has healthy elk herds because of our incredible habitat on public and private lands. We enjoy the longest season in the West – with a six week archery season and a five week rifle season. No other state comes even close.  ...

Boys and Girls Club recognizes February members of the month Boys and Girls Club recognizes February members of the month

Liam Ardis, sixth grade Liam only became a member a little over a month ago, and in the short time, he has improved many skills. He is a bright young man who is polite and follows directions.  It is a pleasure working with him.  He is friendly and has a great personality.   Paisly ...

Fuel your body with healthy food

LAKE COUNTY – What we eat has serious implications for how we feel and how our bodies work.  Community health dietician Kati Burton works for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes where she helps clients find the diets that fulfill their nutritional needs. She has some tips for where to s...

Registration open for USDA Tribal Outreach Forum in Billings

News from Montana USDA MONTANA – Registration for the 2020 USDA Tribal Outreach Forum in Billings on April 14-15 is now open. “USDA is hosting this two-day forum to bring people together and highlight key resources available to tribal communities,” said Mike Foster, state executive ...

Chronic wasting disease creates new reality Chronic wasting disease creates new reality

MONTANA – The prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Montana has created “a new reality” for hunters and wildlife managers, just two years after it was first detected in the state. An extensive program of testing deer, elk and moose harvested across Montana from April 1, 2019 to Jan. 2...

St. Ignatius seniors for Feb. 19, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — What did the nut say when he was chasing the other nut?  I’m a Cashew! The AARP safe driving class will be Friday, May 8, starting at 9 a.m. Please call the center to get signed up: 745-4462. Bingo is played after almost every lunch.  Meals can be delivered to...

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