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Births for Feb. 10, 2021 Births for Feb. 10, 2021

Ellen Felts RONAN — Ellen Angela Felts was born on Feb. 2, 2021 at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces. Parents are Justin and Heather Felts of Dayton. Paternal grandparents are Vernon and Deanna Felts of Hot Springs. Maternal grandparents are Garry and Melanie Tapani of Battle Ground, Washington. Ellen joins sibling Remilou.   Braxton Congdon   POLSON — Bauen Congdon announces the birth of brother, Braxton Jay Congdon, who was born on Dec. 7, 2020 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. Braxton was 19 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. His parents are Savanna...


St. Ignatius seniors for Feb. 10, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Hopefully you are all staying warm and safe at home. I’m sure a fair number of you have received at least one round of the COVID vaccines and many of us are waiting to get ours. Until we get more information from the health department and CDC, we will continue to have our once-a-mo...


Polson seniors for Feb. 10, 2021

POLSON — Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. We still have a few See’s Candy boxes for sweethearts with a sweet tooth. We are open but we can’t guarantee your safety from COVID, so use your best judgment about participating in activities and meals. Activities: Board of director...


FLIC wraps up live festival, begins virtual version FLIC wraps up live festival, begins virtual version

POLSON – Ukrainian film director Sergii Chebotarenko was the big winner during this year’s Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) for his feature debut project “Pulse,” which garnered four FLIC award nominations. Chebotarenko’s film is based on the real story of a youn...


Cherry Valley school shooting threat resolved peacefully

News from the Polson Police Department  POLSON — On the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 23, law enforcement were notified about an individual making vague threats of violence, identified as Linde Lambson.  “The Polson Police Department takes all threats of violence seriously and beg...


Lake County tax exemptions halted for land going into trust

LAKE COUNTY — Temporary tribal tax exemptions for property being put into trust status is currently suspended in Lake County. The change comes from a new agreement between Lake County and the Montana Department of Revenue. “The agreement stipulates that the Department of Revenue will grant no ...


LCCDC changes name to reflect wider service area LCCDC changes name to reflect wider service area

RONAN — The hub of economic development in the Mission Valley starts the New Year with a new name, new faces and more lending muscle. Mission West Community Development Partners (formerly Lake County Community Development Corporation) is a burgeoning non-profit, headquartered in Ronan, with four major ...


St. Luke shares vaccine hurdles, next phase information St. Luke shares vaccine hurdles, next phase information

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare St. Luke Community Healthcare understands that many people are anxiously awaiting their chance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. We want that too. Our team is collaborating with other local health entities under the State of Montana’s Vaccine Plan to try to vac...


Local bank welcomes new employees Local bank welcomes new employees

News from Unity Bank POLSON — Unity Bank, a local community bank with 16 locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana is pleased to announce the hiring of Katherine “K-Ann” DeLong as a personal banker and Isaiah Dentler as a teller, both in the Polson location.  DeLong mo...


Polson Chamber organizes community love raffle

News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — Valentine’s Day is just around the bend. Now, maybe more than ever, it’s time to show all our local businesses, organizations, public services, etc., how much we care about them, which is why we are excited to announce the Polson Chambe...


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