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Foster grandparent program may fold after school year Foster grandparent program may fold after school year

POLSON – Although a local program that benefits seniors and children has received a number of kudos, it may fall victim to a lack of funding come July 2018, the beginning of the next fiscal year.  Nancy Hemphill, the former coordinator and now director of the local Agency on Aging’s Foste...

New law being used by county's attorney's office

POLSON – A new state law has resulted in the Lake County Attorney’s office filing multiple strangulation charges.  Deputy county attorney Brendan McQuillan said that prior to the strangulation law taking effect on Oct. 1, the state had to use partner family member assault, aggravated assa...

Former employee accused of stealing $5K

POLSON — A former employee of Ronan’s Ace Hardware store has been charged with theft.  Benjamin M. Meafua was charged with theft of $5,323 after police received a report of embezzlement on June 2, a court document states. Meafua allegedly used a manager’s pass codes to a computer...

Briefs for Dec. 20, 2017 Briefs for Dec. 20, 2017

RONAN — We are excited to have Svein Neuman, of Northern Plains Resource Council, who will explain how his organization has been so effective in bringing together people with different points of view to find solutions that work for the community. After his presentation, we will invite participants to b...

Ronan

RONAN — Well, another month and another year are quickly coming to a close. Everyone will soon be making their New Year’s resolutions. I don’t make a resolution for myself, only to try be a better person than I was last year.  The menu for the next week:  —  Wedne...

Sports Shorts for Dec. 20, 2017

Basketball Arlee Warriors Arlee Warriors 98 Seeley-Swan Blackhawks 49 Phillip Malatare scored a season-high 48 points and 16 rebounds as the Warriors took down the Blackhawks 98-49 on the road Thursday evening. For the Warriors, Greg Whitesell added 17 points, Will Mesteth posted 16 po...

Snow falls on Ronan parade Snow  falls on Ronan  parade

RONAN – The Ronan Parade of Lights drifted down Main Street on Friday evening despite heavy snow falling across the valley. Santa Claus waived to the crowed, the sound of bagpipes filtered through the air, and candy was tossed to the kids.  The Ronan Chamber of Commerce sponsored the annual event ...

St. Luke employees donate to local food pantries St. Luke employees donate to local food pantries

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN - For more than 60 years, being a good neighbor and supporting the communities we serve has been a priority for St. Luke Community Healthcare. It’s a commitment that is rooted in our core values and lived by all of our employees.  Throughout a ...

Locals earn degrees from UM

MISSOULA – The University of Montana had 809 students who were degree candidates for fall semester 2017. The Montana students listed below are UM degree candidates or have been awarded their degrees for fall semester 2017. A single asterisk after the student’s name indicates the student is exp...

Winter wonderland to continue after Ronan lights parade Winter wonderland to continue after Ronan lights parade

People across Lake County worked together to light up the night at the Lake County Fairgrounds for the inaugural Lights Under the Big Sky extravaganza. The event begins wrapping up this weekend after the 5:30 p.m. Ronan Parade of Lights on Friday, Dec. 15, with more activities until Sunday. After payin...


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