Hold your nose and vote

It's time to face the facts: Sen. Conrad Burns is an embarrassment to Montana. A foul-mouthed, self-promoting buffoon, a prince of fools in the college of clowns we know as the United States Senate, Burns is held in such contempt by his colleagues that in 18 years he hasn't been given a single committee assignment of importance or considered for a serious post in the leadership.

Dennis Schoepp

Dennis H. Schoepp, 61, a longtime Flathead Valley funeral director, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 21, 1947, at Bismark, N.D., and came to Lewistown as a child where he attended school, graduating from Fergus County High School in 1966.

District tournament standings

Standings as the district tournament kicks off later this week.

County Commissioners have last meeting of 2015

The last Mineral County Commissioners meeting for 2015 was held on December 31. April Quinlan and Jennifer Donovan with the Mineral County Health department presented commissioners Roman Zylawy and Laurie Johnston with information about a Local and Tribal Public Health Systems Improvement Grant. The $15,000 grant was award to Mineral County Department of Human Health and Services in Mineral County in March 2015.  

Medicare classes to be offered in Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY - The Agency on Aging will be offering free three-hour Medicare 101 classes in Sanders, Mineral, Lake and Lincoln counties in October to help you with this milestone in your life. When approaching Medicare age there are decisions that need to be made in a timely manner. At first it can seem confusing and maybe even overwhelming.

Girls thwarted by Laurel in first round of playoffs

Bad check writer gets 15 years

Man sentenced for video child porn

C-Falls man's DUI No. 4 charge dropped to No. 3

Scout leads way at Smith Fields

I enjoyed reading the article about dedicating the new soccer field to the late Gary Elliot. It is a very appropriate recognition of his efforts and support of the community.  

Greniers give major gift to academic endowment

Meth user's deferred sentence revoked

C-Falls man sentenced to 10 years for 15-year-old crimes

A 34-year-old Columbia Falls man who was sentenced for forgery and theft 15 years ago was sentenced to two 10-year concurrent sentences with the Department of Corrections after his original sentence was revoked for the second time.

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12U All-Star take state title

Whitefish’s 12U All-Star baseball team continues to dominate on the field.

Whitefish 12U All-Star takes state title in Belgrade

Whitefish’s 12U All-Star baseball team dominated on the field this season.

'Shop Small' event supports local business

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce wants residents to “Shop Small” and support local businesses this Saturday.

Golf Column: Club Membership Tournament

The annual Club Championship is scheduled for Aug. 6-7 and everyone is invited to participate in this fun event.

Voices of the Wilderness celebration Nov. 3

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is hosting its 11thannual Voices of the Wilderness celebration and fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 3 at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake at 5:30 p.m.

Revenue estimates, tax shifts and property taxes in Legislature

The House Tax Committee depends upon revenue projections from two sources, the Governor’s office and the Legislative Fiscal Division (LFD).