News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell RONAN — On Oct. 30, at 6:30 a.m., the Lake County 911 Center took a report of a missing person. Patricia Clary, 62, of Ronan, was last seen on Oct. 29 at about noon in a store in Ronan. It is believed she went south on Hwy. 93 after being seen in Ronan. Deputies enlisted the help of the CSKT tribal police and game wardens as well as Sanders County Sheriff’s Office to aid in the search for Mrs. Clary who was thought to have gone to the Dixon area. At 6:45 p.m., a citizen in Sanders County located Mrs. Clary’s vehicle in the Dog Lake area. Subsequent investigation revealed that Mrs. Clary was deceased in her car. The Sa...
POLSON — To increase transparency and understanding of local government and how it works, the City of Polson hosted a Civics 101 class on Oct. 29. Polson City Manager Ed Meece prepared a Powerpoint presentation that’s available at the city’s website for those interested who couldn&...
Reproductive rights were a hot button topic at a political forum hosted by the Lake County Republican and Democrat groups on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Polson’s Montecahto Club. The most vocal response from audience members, both for and against, came during candidate response to the proposed constitutional...
A 48-mile bike tour was a feast for the senses as 175 cyclists wove their way through area back roads sampling locally sourced foods and learning about area history at stops along the way. The scenic ride took cyclists over mostly paved, mostly back roads, to a farm, flower and vegetable gardens and...
News from Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA - Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen launched the 2024 U.S. Constitution Contest on Tuesday during a Constitution Day celebration at the Montana State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated nationwide each Sept. 17 to honor th...
ST. IGNATIUS _ Mark your calendar for the “Yard and Bake Sale” to be held on Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We are looking for a site manager to work 8 to 12 hours a week. If interested, call, and leave message. We will return your call. Menu: - Friday, Sept. 27: noon - tu...
RONAN - The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals; you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: Sept. 25: chicken, penne pasta,...
POLSON - Banana splits will be served at the Polson Senior Center starting Wednesday when you purchase a paid membership for $15. The Memory Café by Angel Care will host activities for those in need of cognitive support. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the center. For more det...
RONAN — During the Fourth Annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday, a free cider pressing, information on fruit gleaning and chronic wasting disease were offered to the public. The event, held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Ronan Visitor Center, also came with an opportunity to speak with CSKT Wildlife biolo...
MISSOULA — Montana’s Medicaid expansion program will sunset in 2025, barring its renewal before the Montana Legislature, and its passage is by no means secured ahead of what could be a busy session. State Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick, the Republican majority leader in his chamber, said that Medicaid...
