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Articles with the Tag: St. Ignatius

Deferred sentence gets revoked

District Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher revoked the three-year deferred sentence of a St. Ignatius woman after she violated conditions of her release by committing more crimes. Shaylynn Jamie Reid, 25, pleaded guilty to felony charges of forgery and theft of identity, and she was sentenced on...

Trial date set for aggravated assault

Two inmates in the Lake County Detention Center are accused of a brutal attack of another inmate.  Nicholi Thomas Assiniboine, 31, and Larrs Jalen Omingo, 20, both of St. Ignatius, each entered pleas of not guilty at District Court in Polson on June 16 to aggravated assault. Assiniboine is facing one...

Fort Connah helps keep history alive at annual rendezvous Fort Connah helps keep history alive at annual rendezvous

The historic Fort Connah, located about six miles north of St. Ignatius on U.S. Highway 93, opened for a history-filled weekend during their annual rendezvous.   The trading post was established in 1846 during the fur trading era, when the post was originally open for business. The fort stands in an ...

St. Ignatius Seniors for June 23, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Summer is definitely here. With the hot weather comes the bounty from our gardens and I hope you are able to enjoy fresh vegetables in your meals. We are certainly grateful to those who have sent in salad fixings and berries. Tomato harvests shouldn’t be too far off. On our menu...

Sheriff identifies woman killed on highway

ST. IGNATIUS — Lake County Sheriff Don Bell released the name of the woman who was killed on U.S. Highway 93 on Thursday at around 4 p.m. Shirley Crawford Moody, 85, of Polson, died from injuries sustained during a single-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 93 near Lemery Road.  The Montana Hig...

Man sentenced for stalking charges Man sentenced for stalking charges

A St. Ignatius man was committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total five years for violating probation. Judge James Manley imposed the sentence at District Court in Polson on June 9 in the case of James Joseph McGuire, 38.  McGuire was on probation for assault with a weapon and viol...

Man awaits trial on drug charges Man awaits trial on drug charges

A St. Ignatius man is accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit while in possession of drugs. Marko Lee Trombly, 32, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on June 10 to several felony charges, including criminal possession of dangerous drugs and one count of criminal endangerment. ...

St. Ignatius seniors forJune 16, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — We so appreciate all the wonderful folks who have stopped in to eat and chat and play bingo and we hope to see more of you this summer and beyond.   Our menu for the week:   —  Wednesday, June 16: dinner at 5:30 -chicken Alfredo with noodles, veggies, dessert ...

St. Ignatius City Council hears about federal, state funding opportunities

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius City Council heard a presentation June 1 from nonprofit Mission West Community Development Partners about the possibilities of using federal stimulus monies to tackle long-term town projects.  “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do some of the things t...

Mission graduates celebrate success Mission graduates celebrate success

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission High School released 26 graduates into the world on Saturday afternoon while the popular song “Who Let the Dogs Out” played over the loud speaker during the outdoor ceremony. The community came out in droves to support these students with an in-person ceremony on t...


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