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Looking Back: Blown transformer puts saw mill out of production

A look back into the local weekly archives

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley.

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Mission man pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

A St. Ignatius man, accused of attempting to gain access to a residence on Eagle Pass Trail, pled guilty in …

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Mission man admits to stealing guns, car

A St. Ignatius man who admitted to breaking into a St. Ignatius residence and stealing firearms pled guilty in Polson …

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Jorgenson sentenced to four years for sexually assaulting minors

A Ronan man who pled guilty to sexual assault was sentenced in Polson District Court on June 24 to 10 …

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Ronan Council continues to discuss police coverage

Ronan City Council met last Monday, June 22, instead of its usual Wednesday date. During the public comment, Lake County …

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Champions of Ronan revitalization partner in new Main Street business

When Dave Liegakos reached out to his friend, real estate agent Katie Jo Elliott, for help finding an office space …

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Sandpiper awards scholarships to SKC students

The Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts recently awarded $5,000 worth of scholarship money to seven Salish Kootenai College students, each …

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Juvenile cited for ‘whipping brodies’ after rodeo

Police Police Department responded to an incident where a juvenile was “whipping brodies,” otherwise known as donuts, in the parking …

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100% Nerd: buy, sell, trade shop opens in Ronan

Established in Ronan is a new buy, sell, trade store, offering video games, collectibles and offering a new hangout spot.

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Polson bull rider places again at College National Finals Rodeo

Gavin Knutson held onto the rope for two successful bull rides, placing sixth with a score of 143 at the …

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CSKT Bison Range flourishes with uptick in calves, visitors

On the rolling hills of the open prairie, grazing bison and their little calves, otherwise known as “red dogs,” roam, …

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Lake County celebrates 250 with reenactment, parades and fireworks

Lake County celebrates the nation's 250th birthday with parades, fireworks and festivals in almost every town from Arlee to Polson.

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Pioneer Days rodeo is on again

Tell your friends and neighbors: The Pioneer Days Rodeo is on again!

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Outdoor burning season ends July 1

Fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire have restricted debris burning (outdoor burning) for fire …

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Best of Lake County correction

Lori Abramson, who is the office manager at the Polson Chamber of Commerce and secretary of the Polson Police Foundation, …

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Town Pump offers $750,000 in grants for firefighters

According to a recent press release, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $750,000 in grants to volunteer fire departments …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

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Improvements underway at Polson Fairgrounds Amphitheater

On the south edge of the Polson Fairgrounds, the roof, sides, and back are going up on the new Regatta …

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Leader rakes in 16 Better Newspaper Contest awards

The Lake County Leader claimed 16 awards at the Montana Newspaper Association Convention in Miles City last week.

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