Local News
News from Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College named local students listed below to its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. Charlo: Bellicia Hawk Plains: Audrey Brown Polson: Robin Erickson, Reagan McDermott, Josie Salois, Hope Unger Ronan: Brooklyn Kenelty, James Normandeau
News from Polson P.E.O. Chapter AI POLSON — Polson P.E.O. Chapter AI sponsored Kaitlynn Lamphere, of Ronan, to receive a $15,000 scholarship from the Montana State Chapter of P.E.O. for her freshman year at Cottey College. Kaitlynn’s field of study is in criminology. This scholarsh...
HELENA — The Legislature on Tuesday, June 22, announced it will withdraw all outstanding subpoenas issued against members of the judiciary over the past three months, a major reversal in the rancorous dispute that centered on whether the Legislature acted properly in seeking extensive records from Supr...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — Dr. Zach Hovorka was recently recognized by Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences as one of their Preceptors of the Year. He was voted by students in this region to receive the award for going above and beyond as an ins...
News from the Montana Department of Commerce MONTANA — The Montana Departments of Commerce and Natural Resources and Conservation announced that Montana communities can now apply for federal water and sewer infrastructure improvement grants through the American Rescue Plan Act. “The...
The historic Fort Connah, located about six miles north of St. Ignatius on U.S. Highway 93, opened for a history-filled weekend during their annual rendezvous. The trading post was established in 1846 during the fur trading era, when the post was originally open for business. The fort stands in an ...
POLSON — The Mission Mountain Rodeo returns this weekend with two days of grab-the-edge-of-your-seat action, including junior rodeo events for kids, at the Les Baldwin Arena located on the Polson Fairgrounds. The event was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s wonderful ...
Fifth Grade 4.0: Daisy Anderson, Emma Benn, Johanna Bieber, Kimora Bighorn, Kaori Blood-Hando, Wyatt Boogerd, Aristo Cannon, Mackenzie Chiaramonte, Kaylee Coles, Case Cox, Carson Emerson, Eli Evenson, IzzyBella Hardy, Dominick Haynes, James Horner, Rosselyn Lies, Christina Lorentine, Cade McConn...
News from the Lake County Council on Aging LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Council on Aging is excited to announce that our Senior Farmers Market Coupon Program is starting. Lake County residents who are 60 years of age or older and fall within certain income levels are...
By Rob Zolman Valley Journal POLSON — Although he typically tries to avoid the limelight, Lake County Detective Scott Sciaretta said being recognized by his peers is “very special” and appreciated. He was given the 2021 Deputy of the Year ...
