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County offices spread out of courthouse into newly opened annex building County offices spread out of courthouse into newly opened annex building

LAKE COUNTY — Ask Elections Manager Toni Kramer how she feels about the new officers for the department in the just completed Lake County Courthouse Annex, and she answers with a big smile. “This department is delighted,” she said. “We’re happy. And grateful. It’s amazing. I’m like a kid waiting for Christmas.” The Elections Department moved last week from its cramped quarters in the basement of the courthouse to more than twice the space on the third floor of the annex. The move not only gives the department’s employees more much needed room, it also better serves the public, providing improved access and handicapped access that w...


St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 20, 2025

POLSON - The annual membership meeting of the Polson Senior Center, LLC will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 22, of at the Polson Senior Community Center. The meeting is open to the public, but only those who became members prior to July 1, 2025, will have voting privileges. The annual report, nomina...

St. Ignatius for Aug. 20, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS - School will be starting soon. This summer has just flown by. Menu: -  Friday, Aug. 22: split pea soup, cauliflower, fruit, corn bread, almond butter cookies -  Tuesday, Aug. 26: tacos, oranges, brownies -  Friday, Aug. 29: spaghetti, corn, green salad, French bread, ...

Classic cars, community fill Main Street during annual car show Classic cars, community fill Main Street during annual car show

POLSON — Downtown Polson was packed on Saturday as the streets filled with chrome, horsepower, and a whole lot of car talk during the annual Cruisin’ by the Bay car show. Hosted by the Mission Valley Cruisers, the event brought together hundreds of people and dozens of cars ranging from vintage c...

St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 13, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS - Everyone enjoying the weather?  We have been getting much needed rain. Do you have any interests, hobbies, talents you would like to share/teach at our center?  Please call us to set up a day/time to schedule.  Phone number – 406-745-4462 Menu -  Friday, Aug....

Polson seniors for Aug. 13, 2025

POLSON - The annual membership meeting of the Polson Senior Center, LLC will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at the Polson Senior Community Center. The meeting is open to the public, but only members prior to July 1, 2025, will have voting privileges. The annual report, nomination and election of o...

Animal shelter still full despite successful adoption event Animal shelter still full despite successful adoption event

Jacky Boy and Pierre are two happy dogs. These two best buds get to start their new adventure together side by side in a loving home. They were the first of 14 animals adopted last week during a special adoption event at Mission Valley Animal Shelter funded in part by a $1,000 Kia Pet Adoption Grant from ...

Polson Booster Club unveils ‘The Shirt’ Polson Booster Club unveils ‘The Shirt’

PHS senior Emma Boogerd and PHS teacher Brett Owen created “The Shirt” for the 2025-’26 school year. This is a new idea for the Polson Booster Club as it is the only apparel that we will sell this year. Mr. Owen had students in one of his classes come up with a design that they thought woul...

Youth visitors make big connections at American cultural exchange Youth visitors make big connections at American cultural exchange

From July 16-23, the town of St. Ignatius became a hub of cultural exchange as young adults from across the country spent a week in Montana as part of the American Exchange Project — a program designed to connect students with different communities across the United States. The program’s missi...

Community members show classic cars at Pioneer Days Car Show Community members show classic cars at Pioneer Days Car Show

  As part of Ronan Pioneer Days festivities, a classic car show was held near Glacier Bank on a warm and sunny Saturday, drawing car enthusiasts and curious spectators alike. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring more than 10 eye-catching vehicles and over 20 entries up for voting in the &l...

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