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County election administrator gives May 6, 2025, school election update

News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator LAKE COUNTY - Filing closed for the school district election at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 28.  The withdrawal and write-in deadlines are on Thursday, April 3, at 5 p.m. Ballots will be mailed on April 18.  The May 6, 2025, School Election will include: VOTE FOR 2: Brian Johnson-BigSam  Trustee Arlee 8J 3 year term 406 531-4280 brian.bigsam@cskthealth.org Kevin HowardTrustee Arlee 8J 3 year term406 239-9011        howardkim23@gmail.com Arthur H. (Hank) Adams Trustee Arlee 8J 3 year term 406 240-2038  hank@buckeyehardwoods.com Kelly Pierre Trustee Arlee 8J 3 year term 4...


‘State of Mind’ theatre, public dialogue tour visits Polson

News from Betsy Wad, Polson Curriculum Director POLSON - The University of Montana’s Co-Lab for Civic Imagination brings its exciting theatre program, State of Mind, to Polson on April 9. State of Mind is a unique and engaging theatre and public dialogue event that is touring to over twenty (prima...


Cherry growers to meet Cherry growers to meet

News from Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Assoc. YELLOW BAY ­-  The 87th Annual Cherry Growers’ meeting presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association will be held Saturday, April 5, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429 MT Hwy. 35. The meeting is open to anyone interested ...


Ninepipes announces opening, open house

NINEPIPES - The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will open for the season on Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. A Spring Community Open House will take place at the  Museum on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come join the celebration, with free entry to the museum.  ...


Dementia Friendly Programming introduced

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library will present an introduction to the library’s Dementia Friendly Programming on April 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room. There will be a demonstration of the new Lucynt Magic Table, show-and-tell of new...


2025 road reconstruction project ready to start

News from Riverside Contracting, Inc. LAKE COUNTY - The Lake County Commission has approved the start-up schedule for a major reconstruction project beginning April 1, 2025. The construction includes full rehabilitation/paving on three (3) major county roads including the entire length of Dublin Gulch R...


Cherry Valley spring enrollment event coming up in April

News from Polson School District. No. 23 POLSON — Every spring, schools across the country prepare to welcome their newest students, and at Cherry Valley Elementary, we go above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition for Polson’s youngest learners. Our annual registration event isn’t...


36th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade rolls through Main Street Ronan 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade rolls through Main Street Ronan

Parade results   Most Irish - Eire Avengers Best Irish Animals - Templer Family Greenest Sport Team - Ronan Wrestling Club Best Kids Float - 4H Biggest Shamrocks - 2nd Chance Saloon Greenest Float - O’Leary’s Ol Ladies Pub Wars – Pheasant Bes...


Flathead Lake State Park volunteer stewardship program recruits new members

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites community members to support Flathead Lake State Park by joining a new volunteer stewardship program. The Flathead Lake State Park Stewards program is a new effort to organize volunteers who are ...


MSU to host 49th annual American Indian Council Powwow MSU to host 49th annual American Indian Council Powwow

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN – The 49th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State University will be held March 28-29 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The event is free and open to the public. The powwow is one of the largest in the state and will begin with a grand entry at 5 p.m...


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