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Reel Bailey RONAN — Reel James Bailey was born on July 6, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Parents are Reece and Lisa Bailey of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Rod Bailey and Brent and Patti Powell of St. Ignatius. Maternal grandparents are Tony and Patsy Bailey of Clyde Park.    Alayah Julius-Beavers RONAN — Alayah Calliope Julius-Beavers was born on July 1, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Parents are Isaak Julius and Alexis Beavers of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Sundance Heavy Runner of Arlee and K...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier, Governor Greg Gianforte announced on July 6 the state is significantly increasing access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for Montana Medicaid memb...

  Reel Bailey RONAN — Reel James Bailey was born on July 6, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Parents are Reece and Lisa Bailey of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Rod Bailey and Brent and Patti Powell of St. Igna...

News from Terry Cable, Arlee Jocko Valley Museum ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum features an exhibit on loan from the Montana Historical Society featuring the cavalry with photos and artifacts of the day. Additional displays include Troy Felsman’s photo exhibit of the Salish Pend D&rsq...

POLSON — Molly Owen, Lake County’s new District Court judge, swore in new Lake County Attorney James Lapotka Thursday afternoon before a crowd of well-wishers. Lapotka ran unopposed for the post in the recent primary election, and replaces Steve Eschenbacher, who retired six months shy of the end...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — Montana has experienced six boating fatalities this year alone due to high water and cold temperatures. Even with summer temperatures, Montana has cold water year-round and it’s important to remember that cold water can be deadly. If you a...

News from Lake County Solid Waste Management LAKE COUNTY — Lake County Solid Waste Management operates the Transfer Station and Class 3 Landfill on North Reservoir Road and the C&D Landfill on Kerr Dam Road, both in Polson. The district also operates six rural container sites, and a recycling ...

News from the EPA Press Office WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s action plan to deliver clean water and Administrator Regan&rsq...

News from the Office of Public Education HELENA — Communities across Montana plan to operate USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and serve free meals to kids. According to the USDA website, summer food programs will be available in Polson, Pablo, Ronan and Arlee. To find a location near you: ...

POLSON — Providence medical centers in Polson and Missoula have both received awards this year for environmental excellence from the national organization Practice Greenhealth.  According to their website, Practice Greenhealth is the leading membership and networking organization for sustainabl...