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Ghost Out event drives home the dangers of drunk driving Ghost Out event drives home the dangers of drunk driving

RONAN — On Wednesday, April 27, two mangled cars sat in the Ronan High School parking lot as a grisly reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.  A “Ghost Out” event is held every four years at Ronan High School, always before prom. During the event, a severe car accident is staged to show students the harsh reality that can come with drinking and driving. The statistics are integrated into the school day as well, with several students selected as “ghosts” to wear black and serve as a representation of the number of people killed in drunk driving accidents.  This year’s display began with one of their teachers, Phoebe Norling, who ha...


Students spruce up park Students spruce up park

POLSON — For the past 30 years, Polson has been a “Tree City USA” and has participated in tree planting throughout the city in honor of Arbor Day.  On Friday, students from Nicole Camel’s eighth grade WEB class at Polson Middle School had the chance to help members of the City...


Lake City Bakery featured in ‘Baked by Grace’ documentary Lake City Bakery featured in ‘Baked by Grace’ documentary

POLSON — Local filmmakers David and Jessica King of the FLIC Film Festival have a new documentary premiering May 13. “Baked by Grace,” tells the story about the folks who make Polson’s Lake City Bakery so special. The idea came to the couple after a particularly good experience at ...


Ronan High School announces third quarter honor roll

Ninth grade 4.0 : Myla L. Bell, Lauryn T. Buhr, Kylee A. Kelch, Koda R King, Alexis R Luedtke, Hanna B. Lytton, Emma G. Smith   3.99-3.50: Amberli J. Anderson, Alorah S. Barker, Giselle A. Barron-Valenzuela, Jacob P. Beh JR, KooSkaniKai M. Bravehawk, Tristan M. Buckallew, Ridge W. Cote, Cal...


2022 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship winner announced 2022 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship winner announced

News from the Lake County Job Service POLSON — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) is excited to announce the winner of the 2022 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship: Jessica Shenyer. Jessica is a senior at Charlo High School and has participated in Montana Girls State, National Honors Soc...


Cherry Valley ‘Night of the Arts’ returns after COVID hiatus Cherry Valley ‘Night of the Arts’ returns after COVID hiatus

POLSON — Cherry Valley Elementary once again celebrated their students with their Night of the Arts event on April 28.  Over the past month, students have been doing animal artwork for this year’s theme of “Wild About Art.” Each student was able to display a piece of animal ar...


Flathead Reservation Water Management Board needs a logo

News from the CSKT LAKE COUNTY — The five-member board is now meeting regularly as the governing and regulatory body over water users on the Flathead Reservation. As a developing body, the board needs a logo for the office, web page, and letterhead. The board is asking for artistic submissions ...


Montana’s economy 7th strongest in nation

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana’s economy grew an inflation-adjusted 6.7% in 2021, the seventh largest rate of growth in the country. It also marks the sharpest rate growth in Montana in more than 40 years. Montanans’ ...


Report shows devastating number of nursing home closures

News from the American Health Care Association USA — The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a report recently highlighting the growing number of nursing home closures. More than 1,000 nursing homes have closed since 2015, displacing as man...


Polson seniors for May 4, 2022

POLSON — A cook is wanted, full time at the Polson Senior Center  and you can start now! Experience preferred but we will train. Call or visit to pick up application from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. You can call us at 406-883-4735, email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. We ar...


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