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Lake County marriages and divorces for February

Marriages Adam Charles Hymer and Marissa Kate Root Dennis Bradley Talbott Jr. and Tamie Laree Curran Russell Don Tallmadge and Kathryn Lee Kelly Ranney Louis Dupuis and Jackylyn Abuan Rosadel Lena Mae Paul and Timothy Richardson Aiden Kylie Joy Koberg and Benjamin David Stewart Frances...

Lake County election candidates listed

LAKE COUNTY — On March 5 the following individuals successfully filed for open government positions in Lake County by closing time at 5 p.m.:     LAKE  COUNTY2026 CANDIDATE FILINGS Party    Name of Candidate Office Sought REP    William “Bill&r...

Bigfork fifth grader named 2026 spelling bee champion Bigfork fifth grader named 2026 spelling bee champion

CHARLO — Lake County’s best spellers battled it out last week for the title of spelling bee champion and the opportunity to compete at the state level next month. Eighteen students from St. Ignatius, Arlee, Charlo, Salmon Prairie, Bigfork and Valley View schools participated in the annual spel...

Planning Board opportunities announced

News from the Lake County Planning Board LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Planning Board is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the following boards:  Lake County Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, and City County Planning Board. Appointments begin on Jan...

Holiday events planned throughout communities valley-wide Holiday events planned throughout communities valley-wide

MISSION VALLEY — Communities are celebrating the holiday season with parades, festivals and other activities in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius in the next few weeks leading up to Christmas. Polson Polson’s annual Parade of Lights, a longtime favorite community event, takes place on Friday...

CASA program benefits from football camp CASA program benefits from football camp

News from Leah Brown, Youth Connection Coordinator                                POLSON - “More Than a Game” football camp recently presented a donation to CASA of Lake & Sanders Counties and its Youth Conne...

CASA program benefits from football camp CASA program benefits from football camp

News from Leah Brown, Youth Connection Coordinator                                POLSON - “More Than a Game” football camp recently presented a donation to CASA of Lake & Sanders Counties and its Youth Conne...

Lake County offers special collection events at local container sites Lake County offers special collection events at local container sites

It can be difficult for residents in rural communities to get rid of larger solid waste materials like mattresses, worn furniture and debris from home construction projects. Normally, Lake County residents have to haul such items to the landfill near Polson, a long and inconvenient drive for some. However...

Cherry growers narrowly dodge labor shortage as Trump policies worry workers Cherry growers narrowly dodge labor shortage as Trump policies worry workers

 LAKE COUNTY — In early July, a transformation takes place on the eastern shorelines of Flathead Lake. As the Mission Mountains loom in the background, endless groves of trees begin to display little red fruit. The cherries glint like crimson jewels in the mid-day sun. For over 15 years, Maria ...

USDA designates Lake County as natural disaster area for drought

News from USDA LAKE COUNTY — This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used ...


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