Sisters in arms
For the Ronan Maidens, the 2012 softball campaign could have been called a Sister Act. Two weeks ago, the Maidens wrapped up a thrilling season that saw them capture second place at the divisional tournament and earn a win at state in Anaconda.
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Polson hires two new principals
POLSON — The Polson School Board approved the hiring of two new principals at a special meeting on Wednesday, May 23.
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Wonderkids
POLSON — It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Star Girl!
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SB: A SEASON TO REMEMBER FOR RONAN
ANACONDA — The Ronan Maidens battled their way through the divisional tournament two weeks ago to earn second place and made their state tournament count with a win and two nailbiters against top Class B competition in Anaconda last week.
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TWO IN A ROW FOR CHARLO
BUTTE — Back-to-back in track. For the Charlo Vikings, that definitely has a nice ring to it.
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THREEPEAT!
FRENCHTOWN — For the Polson Lady Pirates softball team, twice just wasn’t nice enough.
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Tribes honored with Connie award
WASHINGTON D.C. — There have been a lot of pros to the conservation efforts from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes throughout the last five decades, and last week, they received their first Connie.
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Wishing well
PABLO — The SKC Center for Prevention and Wellness is doing its best to create and maintain a healthier community and well over 1,000 people felt good about it last week.
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Missoula Mission Man
MISSOULA — Mission tennis headed to Missoula last week for the state tournament and the Bulldogs were able to snag some wins from Montana’s finest players.
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Lady Pirates go for three
POLSON — The regular season has come and gone for the two time defending champion Polson Lady Pirates and while they enter the state tournament in Anaconda this weekend as the Northwestern A third seed, they appear just as dangerous to repeat their success.
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Charlo Track: The final chapter
After heading down to Corvallis for the divisional tournament and seeing nine athletes place in the top two in their respective events, the Charlo track and field team heads to state with high hopes of bringing home some gold.
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Shima the hunter at state
MISSOULA — The Ronan Chiefs and Maidens wrapped up their first season in Class B with a handful of noteworthy performances at the state tournament in Missoula last weekend.
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Hwy. 93 crash injures eight
ARLEE — A Tuesday morning crash between a pickup truck and a Rimrock bus just south of Arlee sent eight people to the hospital, but none of the injuries were life threatening.
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Cheery for cherries
YELLOW BAY — Throngs of community members and about 30 vendors trekked to the Yellow Bay Clubhouse on Saturday, May 19 for the Ninth-Annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival and Mother Nature dealt the event a winning hand – two weeks too early.
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Statement Maiden Ronan
RONAN — The Ronan Maidens set some goals for the team, as well as individually, for the 2012 softball season.
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Guarding its honor
VALLEY VIEW — U.S. Marine Chuck Lewis grew up celebrating his country, its national anthem and its flag and has made it a point to reach out to as many students as possible in the hopes of keeping that sentiment alive and well. After trips throughout the valley to Arlee, …
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Polson school board welcomes new members
POLSON — Three new Polson School Board members and one current one were sworn in after the May 8 election at the May school board meeting on Monday, May 14.
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DOGS IN THE FIGHT AT STATE
As they get ready for the state tournament, Mission tennis players are preparing by testing themselves against high quality competition.
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Ronan Tennis: SHOWING NO LOVE
TROY — The Ronan Maidens had their final tuneup for the state tournament at divisionals this week when they finished second of five teams.
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Ronan softball hits hard
RONAN — Last week, the Ronan Maidens put scores on the board that would make football teams jealous during a 4-0 stretch.
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Decade of dominance for Charlo track
POLSON — If the question is, “What didn’t Charlo athletes do at the District 14-C Track and Field Championship on Thursday, May 10?” you’d be pretty hard-pressed to come up with a suitable response.
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Honoring tradition
MOIESE — For decades, the Lower Flathead River was threatened by unwanted development, until two groups stepped up in 1986 and helped organize River Honoring activities. Twenty-six years later, the event has transformed and is thriving in providing firsthand educational opportunities and fun times for over 1,000 area students.
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Polson SB: SOFTBALL SURGE
POLSON — With their early-season struggles in the rearview mirror, the Polson Lady Pirates are starting to look a lot like a team capable of a third-straight state championship.
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Keying in for the troops
POLSON — Considering the immeasurable impact our troops overseas have on our everyday lives and the legacy of our country, it’s nice to be able to give back and provide for them when the opportunity presents itself. That’s exactly what the Polson Key Club, and both the middle and high …
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Lake County students earn Gates Millenium Scholarships
LAKE COUNTY — Dealing with the stress of going to college can weigh on the minds of high school students as they prepare for the next stage of their lives. Four years later, they can be burdened by having to repay thousands of dollars as they begin their careers.
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The Mane Event
RONAN — A chilly May day wasn’t enough to keep visitors away from the first ever Friends of the Fairgrounds Horse Expo and Fundraising Auction on Saturday, May 5 at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
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Tennis: RONAN SET FOR DIVISIONALS
RONAN — The Ronan tennis teams had a tough go of things against fierce competition last week as they get ready for the divisional tournament in Troy next weekend. On Tuesday, April 1, the Maidens were able to nab a pair of matches from Loyola Sacred Heart, but Ronan fell …
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Mission Tennis: OFF THEIR LEASH
ST. IGNATIUS — The strides taken by the Mission Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs on the tennis court this season haven’t just been felt by the players, coaches and their opponents, but they’re sure to be felt at divisionals this weekend and at state in two weeks.
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Ronan SB: Finishing strong
EUREKA — The regular season may be winding down, but the Ronan Maidens continue to rack up wins on the softball diamond as they get ready for next week’s divisional tournament.
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Ronan just misses state
RONAN — Golfers for the Ronan Chiefs and Maidens held their own in two tournaments and again in divisionals, but saw their season come to a close on Monday, May 7.
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Lady Pirates win three
POLSON — While the Polson Lady Pirates couldn’t quite dish out revenge against the undefeated Frenchtown Broncs Thursday, they had a very successful week, winning three of their four softball contests against quality competition.
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Charlo on track for big postseason
For the duration of the season, Charlo Track and Field athletes have often found themselves on the podium meet after meet. In the battle of Lake County’s finest, as well as at the Seeley-Swan Invite, not much changed.
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Field study
IRVINE FLATS — Fourth-grade students from Linderman Elementary had the opportunity to become enlightened about the area’s diverse agricultural community when they traveled to Irvine Flats on Thursday, May 3 for Ag Day. It was a chance to see many of the area’s agricultural experts in action while learning about …
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Arlee parents earn state award
ARLEE — Making a difference in the community and in the lives of children can be one of the most important and rewarding experiences a family can have. For a couple in Arlee, two and a half weeks ago it became an awarding experience as well.
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Polson superintendent search under way
POLSON — Bill and Barbara Dean, consultants for McPherson and Jacobson, LLC., spent two days in Polson last week, talking with students, staff, faculty, the school board and the community in the hopes of eventually finding Polson’s next superintendent.
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Teen critical after wreck
RONAN — A rollover accident near Ronan this weekend left one teenager in critical condition as of Monday morning.
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Frenchtown pulls away late to upend Lady Pirates
POLSON - Heidi Rausch kept her power surge going with a home run and Ashley Johnson added two hits, but the Frenchtown Lady Broncs scored seven runs in their final three trips to the plate to down the Polson Lady Pirates 8-3 on Thursday evening.
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BARKING BACK
SUPERIOR — Rain washed out some of the slate for Mission tennis this week, but when they took the court, they were able to achieve success and continue improving.
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Chiefs finish fourth at Deer Lodge
DEER LODGE — As it heads into the last leg of the season, the Ronan golf team is stringing together performances that should make other golfers wary of what they can do at divisionals this weekend.
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Ronan tennis splits against Bigfork
RONAN — Weather limited the Ronan tennis teams to only one match last week and while the teams split against Bigfork, both the Chiefs and Maidens looked tough on the court.
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Lady Pirates split in Frenchtown
FRENCHTOWN — The Polson Lady Pirates headed to the Frenchtown Invitational knowing the quality of the other teams there would challenge the reigning Class A state champions and that was evident when Polson went 2-2 over the weekend. Despite splitting the weekend, however, the Lady Pirates did have plenty of …
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Ludeman, Blevins and relay place at Top Ten
MISSOULA — Among some of the top athletes in Western Montana, Charlo athletes experienced a degree of success at the Top Ten Invitational on Tuesday, April 24 in Missoula.
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Hard-hitting Maidens go batty
RONAN — Three doubleheaders last week kept the Ronan Maidens busy on the softball diamond, but it also kept the bats going pretty well, as they dominated in three high-scoring affairs.
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Dixon trailer fire rattles residents
DIXON — A trailer fire in Dixon raged out of control for about an hour on Friday afternoon, right across the street from the Dixon Fire Hall, claiming the lives of several of the resident’s pets and leaving the town befuddled over the lack of response.
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Search and rescue moves forward with plans for a new facility
POLSON — Lake County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) has obtained a location for a new facility on Kerr Dam Road and will continue on in the process of requesting bids on the construction of a new facility, an avenue in which LCSAR plans to include many local businesses.
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Seven Arlee students get Close Up in D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Seven students from Arlee High School had the opportunity to tour the nation’s capital for four days when they met with Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg, as well as students from Ekalaka, Eureka, Sidney and other parts of the country as part of a program coordinated by the …
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Green is the theme at SKC
PABLO — It makes perfect sense that a new recycling movement would take place right around Earth Day. Thanks to the work of students and faculty at SKC and Mark Nelson, program manager for Lake County Solid Waste District, that became the reality when a pair of massive green recycling …
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Folks have wheely good time at Walk and Roll
PABLO — Not even overcast clouds and scattered drizzles could take the shine out of the fourth annual Walk and Roll event in Pablo on Saturday, April 21.
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Parents seek community support to keep kids safe on graduation night
POLSON — Four years of hard work will come to a close on June 2 for Polson High School seniors when they earn their diplomas at graduation, completing careers that saw them become invested in their school and community. Their final sendoff will be a party the night of graduation, …
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Pinwheel prevention
PABLO — As a child, pinwheels were fun toys to play with and were appropriate symbols of a carefree attitude, spinning effortlessly in the breeze. Now, through a nationwide program, the pinwheel represents hope, health and happiness.
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Ronan golf: SWEET SWINGS
RONAN — Ronan Chief and Maiden golfers took to Mission Mountain Golf Course on Thursday, April 19 and reaped the benefits of playing on it.
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Polson SB: Show of force
POLSON – After a pair of conference losses over the past couple weeks, the Polson Lady Pirates put in extra time at practice and were determined to snap out of their skid. Not only did they do that, but they did it in very emphatic fashion, outscoring their three opponents …
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BATTLE IN THE VALLEY
RONAN — Ronan and Mission tennis teams battled each other on the court on Thursday, April 19, with each school winning once while the teams enjoyed success in other matches.
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Charlo Track: PURPLE REIGN
MISSOULA — Sixteen girls teams participated in the Jim Johnson invite on Thursday, April 19 in Missoula. The Charlo Lady Vikings left the other 15 in the dust.
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On the horizon
LAKE COUNTY — Getting into college can be a stressful, nerve-wracking time for all high school students, not just seniors. By maintaining stellar grades, participating in extra-curricular activities and writing essays, many students try to do everything imaginable to get into their dream school.
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Over $2,600 raised at Chubby Chicks
POLSON — Roughly 200 people turned out for the first Chubby Chicks Basketball for Heart game at Linderman Elementary on Friday, April 13, with the event proving to be a huge success thanks to the generosity of the community.
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Speed, smiles on display at Pinewood Derby
POLSON — Fast cars, photo finishes and exciting action highlighted the Silvertip District Pinewood Derby at the Polson LDS Church on Saturday, April 14.
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Golf: Chiefs finish fourth at Bigfork Tournament
BIGFORK — Ronan golfers fought unfavorable weather conditions and two tough courses to post impressive numbers in a pair of rounds last week.
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Ronan tennis: CLIPPING THE EAGS
RONAN — It was a bit of a slow week for the Ronan Chiefs, who had only one match on the slate, but they took full advantage of the meeting with Valley Christian, downing the visiting Eagles 4-2 in action on Thursday, April 12.
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Tennis: Mission making strides
MISSION — While the Mission Bulldogs took it relatively easy with just one match last week, the Lady Bulldogs played plenty of tennis.
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Maidens down Class A Broncs
HAMILTON — Roughly three weeks ago, the Hamilton Broncs came to Ronan and gave the Maidens a fit on the diamond, winning 12-2. After their latest meeting, it’s safe to say Ronan had revenge on their mind.
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Delaney, Charlo track shines in Missoula
MISSOULA — Charlo athletes cleaned up in eye-opening fashion against Class AA, A, B and C competition at the MCPS Invitational in Missoula on Saturday, April 14.
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Ronan standout student-athlete is hungry for more
RONAN — Ronan senior Marcus Hungerford is jetting to Billings.
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Safety sparks FireSafe conference
POLSON — Homeowners, stakeholders and experts converged on the KwaTaqnuk Resort and Casino for the Polson Communities and Wildfire conference on Monday and Tuesday, April 9-10.
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The Outsiders
RONAN — In an era in which kids are resorting to time-wasters for entertainment such as television, video games and movies, Tom Fieber and many other Mission Valley community members are doing their best to ensure that kids have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
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CSKT looks to remove lake trout
POLSON — Flathead Lake was, not very long ago, a very diverse fishery, home to kokanee salmon, lake whitefish and lake trout, among many other species. Mysis shrimp were introduced to the lake, with the idea of benefitting the salmon, but that fishery collapsed shortly and the lake trout population …
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RONAN AND MISSION FACE OFF AT THE NET
ST. IGNATIUS — The Ronan Chiefs and Maidens defeated their Lake County rivals at Mission in tennis action on Tuesday, April 3, but while the team scores indicated a lopsided win, the individual scores were much closer.
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Two more Polson admins resign
POLSON — The resignations of Linderman Elementary principal Heather Jones and Polson High School assistant principal Brandon Thurston were announced and accepted by the Polson school board at its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 9.
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Frenchtown, Polson battle lives up to the hype
FRENCHTOWN — The Polson Lady Pirates knew their road rematch with the Frenchtown Lady Broncs, the team they defeated to capture a second-consecutive state championship, was going to be one of the tougher games on their schedule. And while the Lady Pirates lost a nailbiter, they left with plenty to …
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Cherry growers talk shop
YELLOW BAY — As you ride through Polson, it’s incredibly easy to see all the cherry-themed places the area has to offer. And while cherry season is still a few months away, growers flocked to the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse on Saturday, March 31 for the 77th Annual Cherry Growers’ …
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Bringing the competition
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Maidens split opening week
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Polson stacked in track
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A HEARTY cause
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Bison take second
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A hole new golf team
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Lady Bulldogs fall to Loyola
MISSOULA — The Mission Lady Bulldogs tennis team battled hard against Loyola on Thursday, March 29, but the hosts prevailed, downing Mission 6-1.
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Charlo runs wild in Corvallis
CORVALLIS — Charlo Vikings and Lady Vikings brought home several individual first-place finishes and each team nearly did the same at Saturday’s 13-team Gene Hughes Invitational in Corvallis.
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Lady Pirates kick off season with 14-1 rout of Wildkats
POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates hadn’t taken the softball diamond for a meaningful contest since winning the Class A state tournament last season. You wouldn’t have known it from their first performance of the year.
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High school principal resigns
POLSON — Polson High School principal Rob Hankins resigned effective at the end of the school year. Hankins declined to comment on his resignation other than to say he is seeking employment elsewhere.
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Mission Tennis: Up their alley
ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Bulldogs tennis team is coming off a strong third-place finish at the state tournament last season and while they lost two-time singles champion Spencer Ahlborn, there is plenty of reason for optimism as the 2012 season gets under way.
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Tribes hope to preserve mountain
Revett Minerals Inc. of Spokane wants to begin mining beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in Northwestern Montana, but the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are hoping to preserve the sacred area and prevent the company from disturbing the cultural site.
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Lady Bulldogs ready for season
ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Lady Bulldogs tennis team may only be returning three varsity players from last season’s squad, but head coach Sara Ison plans on making a racket not just at divisionals this season, but state as well.
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Polson SB: QUEST FOR THE BEST
POLSON — The Class A state softball tournament has been held in Billings and Miles City over the last two years, but considering how the Polson Lady Pirates have owned it, a change of venue should be in order.
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Tribes hope to preserve mountain
SANDERS COUNTY — Revett Minerals Inc. of Spokane, Wash. wants to begin mining beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in Northwestern Montana, but the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are hoping to preserve the sacred area and prevent the company from disturbing the cultural site.
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Critical thinking
POLSON — Learning a new language can be a difficult task for high school students, even with the guidance of a teacher. For Tamara Fisher’s middle school advanced studies class, it can be tricky, too. But that’s because some of those students are learning Italian, Swedish and Arabic... on their …
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Mission tennis splits season opener
ST. IGNATIUS — In its first match of the season, the Mission Lady Bulldogs tennis team got off to a flawless start, blanking a shorthanded Valley Christian team 6-0 in Saturday morning action.
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ALL STARS: Dupuis makes game winner
PABLO – Ronan’s Edmond Dupuis’ tough runner in the lane with under a minute left stood as the game-winner as the Boys A Team hung on for a scintillating 66-65 win in the Mission Valley All-Star Game on Friday night.
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ALL STARS: Pope and Belinger shine
PABLO - Charlo’s Kinley Pope and Two Eagle River’s Shandeen Belinger each scored 14 points and the Girls A team used a 16-0 run to start the game en route to a 55-36 victory over the B team in the Mission Valley All-Star Game on Friday, March 23.
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Superintendent, elementary principal resign
ARLEE — Arlee superintendent John Jay Miller and Arlee Elementary school principal Lisa Morger-Miller submitted their letters of resignation, which were read at the Tuesday, March 13 Arlee school board meeting.
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Board ratifies agreement, ends Whitesell's tenure
POLSON — The Polson school board voted unanimously to ratify the agreement between the district and superintendent David Whitesell on Wednesday, March 14, relieving Whitesell of his superintendent duties in the wake of his human rights claim against the district.
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Deadly Demonstration
ST. IGNATIUS — One Mission High School student “died” and four were “injured” after a “drunk-driving accident” at the high school on Thursday afternoon.
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Teen in stable condition after weekend stabbing
POLSON — A 17-year-old male remained in the hospital Tuesday morning after he was stabbed multiple times by another 17-year-old male on Saturday night in Polson.
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Being Frank: New Mission Chief of Police hopes to provide an exemplary force
ST. IGNATIUS — A golfer and fly fisherman in his free time, it’s no surprise that new St. Ignatius police chief Aaron Frank decided to make the move to Lake County.
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Trustees look for community feedback
POLSON — Polson School Board trustee Brian Havlovick made a plea Monday night for community members to address their concerns with the Polson School District and, at least a little bit more, got his wish at the monthly board meeting that took place at Polson High School.
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The Magnificent Seven
RONAN — It’s rare for more than a few seniors to end their basketball careers together because of limited roster size, but an amazing seven Ronan Chief seniors who have been through thick and thin recently culminated their careers with a late-season spurt at the Class 6-B Divisional Tournament.
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Jump around! Linderman raises more than $5,000 for the American Heart Association
POLSON — They weren’t at a track meet, but on Wednesday, March 7, Linderman Elementary students hopped, skipped and jumped for an hour and a half at their annual Jump for the Heart event, the culmination of both a jumping unit and a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
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Spellbound for Billings
RONAN — Correctly spelling “ventilate” and “hinterland” in the 10th and 11th rounds respectively enabled Ronan seventh-grader Elijah Cahoon to be crowned Lake County Spelling Bee champion on Tuesday, March 6.
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Polson's superintendent signs agreement to step down
POLSON — The Polson School District and Superintendent David Whitesell have reached a tentative agreement to have Whitesell step down as superintendent pending the school board’s ratification of the agreement, which was expected to go through Wednesday night at a special board meeting.
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Court grants suspended sentence for St. Ignatius man who stole guns, booze
POLSON — A St. Ignatius man was given five years, all suspended, in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Feb. 29 for felony burglary.
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Woman gets probation for stealing check
POLSON — A 26-year-old Elmo woman who admitted to stealing a $1,800 unemployment check from a man who was in the hospital at the time of a theft was given a deferred sentence of two years in Lake County District Court last Thursday.
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Trustee in hot water over profanity allegations
ARLEE — Arlee High School principal and athletic director James Taylor has written a formal complaint to board of trustee chairperson Amy Burland against board of trustee member Shelly Fyant after Fyant allegedly used profanity twice against boys basketball coach Dustin Keltner.
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Fighting back: Movie highlights bullying in schools
LAKE COUNTY — Bullying may not sound like a serious problem on the surface, but when it hits home and the realizations set in, it can be devastating to a child’s adolescence.
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Superintendent files discrimination claim
MISSOULA — Polson School District Superintendent David Whitesell filed a discrimination complaint against the district, alleging that he’s been discriminated against because he is Native American.
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The real STEELE
ST. IGNATIUS — A stellar basketball career came to an unfortunate end for St. Ignatius post Bryanna Steele on Friday, Feb. 17. The senior, a three-year varsity player who showed flashes of dominance throughout the year, tore her ACL in the Lady Bulldogs’ District 6-B loss to Loyola Sacred Heart, …
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Boycott could mean trouble for district
POLSON — Frustration with the Polson School District forced the hand of Mark and Lori Russell last week when they announced they would pull their children out of the Criterion Reference Testing (CRT) in the middle of March. It’s a decision that looms large for the school district, which receives …
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Polson parents take a stand against status quo
POLSON — It’s been a frustrating past few months for Lori and Mark Russell.
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Arlee superintendent files complaint against district
MISSOULA — Arlee Superintendent John Miller filed a discrimination complaint against the Arlee School District on Dec. 14, 2011, claiming that he’s been discriminated against in his employment because he is married to Arlee Elementary School principal Lisa Miller.
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Home on the Grange
ROUND BUTTE — If you’ve been somewhere in Lake County, whether it be an extended care center, elementary school or the Museum of the Rockies, there’s a good chance that the Round Butte Grange has been there as well and made it a better place. This weekend, they continued that …
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GB: Mission scraps in Hamilton
HAMILTON — After an impressive showing two weeks ago at the District 6-B Tournament in Hamilton, the Mission Lady Bulldogs were riding a wave of momentum heading into the divisional tournament.
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THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED?
HAMILTON — The Ronan Chiefs’ up-and-down season came to a close at the Class B Divisional Tournament in Hamilton, but that’s not what people will be talking about for years and, perhaps, decades to come.
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Structure fire destroys home
PABLO — A mountain home near Pablo burned to the ground late Sunday afternoon, though no injuries and no damages were reported.
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GB: Charlo girls best Superior
BUTTE — Despite entering the Western C Divisional Tournament as the 14-C’s second seed, the Charlo Lady Vikings knew they would be a tough team to handle throughout the tournament. The team had lost only three games during the year, all to the No. 1-seed Superior Lady Bobcats, and knew …
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BB: Charlo fights 'til the end
BUTTE — The Charlo Vikings had played close, competitive games all season. Not surprisingly, that wouldn’t change with the stakes higher than they had been all year at the Western C Divisional Tournament in Butte over the weekend.
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Lady Pirates fall just short in divisional-tournament thriller
A spirited effort by the Polson Lady Pirates fell just short as the Lady Pirates were defeated by the No. 3-ranked Frenchtown Lady Broncs 40-35 in the Northwestern A Divisional Tournament Championship Game on Saturday night.
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Pirates D leads the way in 42-23 win
Zack Camel led the way with 10 points and the Polson Pirates used their stingiest defensive effort of the season to defeat the Libby Loggers for the second time at the Northwestern A Divisional Tournament, 42-23.
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Snack program hits home
POLSON — Eating healthy is a crucial component for children, not just in regards to their bodies, but also their minds, and in multiple facets there as well. By eating foods high in nutritional value, students become sharper in the classroom while learning about the importance of a healthy diet.
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Charlo GB: PUNCHING THEIR TICKET
RONAN - The Charlo Lady Vikings will travel to Butte for the
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Ronan GB: Comeback season ends
ST. IGNATIUS - The Ronan Maidens' season came to an end on
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RONAN BB: CHIEFS LOOK TO MAKE NOISE
RONAN - Pick a cliché, any cliché: the Ronan Chiefs had one game
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Mission GB: Peak performance
ST. IGNATIUS - It's been a season filled with ups and downs, but
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Mission BB: Close-call season ends for Bulldogs
RONAN - The Mission Bulldogs were riding momentum into their
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VI-KINGS OF THE COURT
RONAN - The Charlo Vikings headed into the District 14-C
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Work Travelers: Two Mission High School students earn the trip of a lifetime
ST. IGNATIUS — Most high school students will spend their 2012 summer break playing video games, hanging out with friends or taking a vacation with family. However they end up spending that break, it will be tough to match the experience that two Mission High School students are months away …
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Cash cows
In 2011, the worst drought in the history of the state of Texas wreaked havoc on the area. Temperatures easily surpassed 100 degrees and rain was as scarce as green grass. The drought was actually so vast, it spread to Oklahoma and New Mexico and did a number on the …
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SCRAPPY MAIDENS HANG TOUGH
ST. IGNATIUS - The Ronan Maidens have come a long way throughout
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Lady Vikings improve to 14-2
HOT SPRINGS - The Charlo Lady Vikings have lost two games all
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Mission GB: Busting out the brooms
ST. IGNATIUS - Over the last weekend of the regular season, the
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Trustee Taylor resigns amid ongoing controversy
POLSON — Polson School Board trustee Theresa Taylor resigned from her position at the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, citing an unwillingness to “be perceived as a participant” in what she believes are unethical and potentially criminal actions by some fellow trustees.
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Bulldogs fall in tiebreaker
MISSION - For the Mission Bulldogs, the season has been chocked
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CHIEFS GIVE C-FALLS A RUN
RONAN - The Ronan Chiefs dropped a pair of contests last week,
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CHARLO BB: TOURNAMENT TIME
HOT SPRINGS - The Charlo Vikings were tested often in the second
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Say 'hey' to the Linderman Poetry Café
POLSON — Creativity and fun took center stage on Tuesday, Jan. 31 for the Poetry Café, put on by fourth-graders at Linderman Elementary.
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Expo brings out sights, smiles
RONAN — Hundreds of people came to the 22nd annual Expo and Livestock Trade Show at the Ronan Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 4 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and after eating, shopping and seeing and petting area livestock, found themselves in a terrific moo-d.
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Arlee qualifies eight for state
PHILIPSBURG - Three Arlee Warrior wrestlers took second place as
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Superintendent, principal subjects of 37 allegations
ARLEE — Arlee district clerk Lonnie Morin has filed a set of grievances against Superintendent John Jay Miller and his wife, elementary school principal Lisa Morger-Miller, which will be the subject of a public hearing set for Monday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m, at the district office (site subject to …
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Chiefs play pair of close games
RONAN - Defensively, the Ronan Chiefs have been solid all
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Three Pirate speakers take first at State
POLSON — Hosting the Montana Class A State Speech and Drama Meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, the Polson High School Team, and several individuals, had standout performances, garnering a handful of medals for the Pirates.
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The Big Chill: Students meet reading challenge, teachers spend chilly night in teepee
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Elementary teachers, as well as Superintendent Bob Lewandowski, are crazy about getting children to read more, but last week they proved just how extreme they were willing to be.
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Drama Queens (and Kings)
I’m nine years removed from four of the most fun years of my life. Yes, I may look like a high schooler now, but it was back in 2003, at North Central High School in Spokane, Wash., that I was forced out of my debate career thanks to graduation.
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Priorities take shape in St. Ignatius
ST. IGNATIUS — Members of the St. Ignatius community teamed up with representatives of the Lake County Community Development Corporation (LCCDC) on Thursday, Jan. 26 to brainstorm and examine needs within the town as part of a five-year comprehensive economic development strategy.
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GB: Scarlets win in OT
ST. IGNATIUS - Whitney Malatare scored five of her 16 points in
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MISSION BB RECAP: Facing the top
ST. IGNATIUS - Two of the state's top teams came to Mission last
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CHARLO GB RECAP: Defeating Noxon
CHARLO - The Charlo Lady Vikings took it easy this week, with
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CHARLO BB RECAP: Tough task
PABLO - Going into a pair of games over the week against the Two
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ARLEE WR RECAP: Ready
DARBY - In their final tuneup before heading to Philipsburg for
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RONAN GB RECAP: Tough teams
RONAN - Against two of the toughest teams the area has to offer,
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MISSION GB RECAP: Tough as nails
BIGFORK - The Mission Lady Bulldogs put forth an inspired effort
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RONAN BB RECAP: Orange rush
RONAN - The Ronan Chiefs' up-and-down season had them heading
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Wolf hunt remains open in Region One
NORTHWEST MONTANA — For all of you wolf hunters reading this, there is good news: Wolf Management Unit 130 is still looking to harvest one wolf from its original quota of 12. WMU 130 closed, but upon discovery of an illegal harvest, was reopened to the public nearly a month …
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RONAN GB ROUNDUP: Optimism
RONAN - While the Ronan Maidens have struggled in recent weeks
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Attorney to develop improvement plan
POLSON — After over an hour of discussion by the Polson School Board over Superintendent David Whitesell’s strengths and weaknesses on Wednesday, Jan. 18, the trustees passed a motion (5-3) to have attorney Michael Dahlem prepare, for board consideration, a plan for superintendent job performance improvement, including a timeline and …
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ARLEE WR RECAP: Finishing well
THOMPSON FALLS - The Arlee Warriors had arguably their best team
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MISSION GB RECAP: Strong on D
After a two-game winning streak, the Mission Lady Bulldogs
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High berm causes three-car wreck
PABLO — A three-car accident sent one woman to the hospital on Saturday, Jan. 21, but the woman was later released.
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Stating their case
POLSON — On Saturday, Jan. 28, hundreds of high school debaters, speakers and performers will converge on Polson for the Montana Class A Speech, Debate and Drama Meet.
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MISSION BB RECAP: Evenly matched
DEER LODGE - The Mission Bulldogs and Deer Lodge Wardens are
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RONAN BB RECAP: District rematches
Rematches, especially on the road, are tough to overcome and
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CHARLO BB RECAP: Big Cat hunters
CHARLO - Earlier this season, the Charlo Vikings set a
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CHARLO GB RECAP: Charlo wallops Lady Tigers
CHARLO - The weather outside last week was indeed frightful, but
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Horsing around
ST. IGNATIUS — You won’t find “professional stuntman” on 29-year-old Dustin Burckhard’s resume. And 15-year-old Tim Ranel won’t be the “professional driver on a closed course” in any upcoming commercials. But on Monday, Jan. 9, both men could have easily been confused with those things.
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CHARLO GB RECAP: The Big D
CHARLO - A slow start didn't deter the Charlo Lady Vikings from
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WARRIORS HIT THE ROAD
CONRAD - On the road throughout North Central Montana this week,
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Quiz kids
RONAN — It’s usually polite to let somebody finish asking a question before you interrupt with an answer, but for local seventh and eighth grade students two weeks ago, it was more of a necessity.
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RONAN BB Recap: Over .500
ST. IGNATIUS - Up and down throughout the season's first month,
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MISSION GB RECAP: Twice as nice
RONAN - For the Mission Lady Bulldogs, one good thing deserves
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DiGiallonardo heading to Montana State
If you saw what Vince DiGiallonardo did on the gridiron as a
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BB: Ronan outlasts Mission 48-43
Three different players scored in double figures as the Ronan
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CSKT crews battle 18,000-acre blaze
BROWNING — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes assisted the Blackfeet Tribe in fighting four fires near Browning, which started Wednesday, Jan. 4 and burned nearly 20,000 acres of land over four days.
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Mission Girls BB Recap: Getting stronger
ST. IGNATIUS - The strides the Mission Lady Bulldogs continue to
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Mission Boys BB Recap: Showin' fight
BIGFORK - The wins haven't quite been there to indicate the
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Arlee WR Recap: Two wins
RONAN - The Arlee Warriors fought their way to a 10th-place
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Vikings BBALL Recap: Cardiac Charlo
CHARLO - It probably wasn't exactly how the Charlo boys
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Ronan BB Recap: Sweeping Troy
Here's a run down of what happen to Ronan teams this week.
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BASKETBALL: Cardiac Charlo!
CHARLO - The Charlo Vikings used a 23-point fourth quarter
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Where there's a will, there's a Wade
POLSON — It was always Wade Nash’s goal to be a sheriff. But…
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Say What? Ronan Speech and Drama ramps it up for home tournament
RONAN — Imagine standing in front of a room full of strangers and having eight minutes to make them laugh. Or think. Or feel.
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Small markets, big lessons
POLSON — If you’ve never been to a place where you can get a tattoo, massage, go bowling and shop for gifts all in the same room, then you’ve never been to the Linderman Elementary market.
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Rotary club donates van to Boys and Girls Club
POLSON — For its signature project in 2011, the Polson Rotary Club raised money to help out the Boys and Girls Club by donating a van to the group, which was presented to them on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
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MISSION GIRLS BBALL ROUNDUP: Coming oh-so-close
ST. IGNATIUS - Facing one of the most extreme styles of
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MISSION BOYS BBALL ROUNDUP: Florence outpaces Mission
FLORENCE - Dylan Evans and Stuart Grant combined for just over
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CHARLO BOYS BBALL ROUNDUP: Nipped by Red Devils
NOXON - Following a hard-fought, gritty win against Lake County
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RONAN BOYS BBALL ROUNDUP: On the brink
RONAN - The Ronan Chiefs got 11 points from Robbie "Le Bourreau"
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ARLEE WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Mixing it up at home
ARLEE - Arlee Warrior wrestlers impressed at a home mixer
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Polson receives $100,000 planning grant
POLSON - The city of Polson has been named one of five winners for the Orton Family Foundation's Heart and Soul Community Planning grant.
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ARLEE WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Warriors place five
EUREKA - Arlee Warrior wrestlers continued to progress and make
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RONAN BOYS BB ROUNDUP: Reaching Jet Speed
RONAN - They call him "The Jet" but last weekend, Marcus
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MISSION BOYS BB ROUNDUP: Close call city
ST. IGNATIUS - Four games, four nailbiters for the Mission
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RONAN GIRLS BB ROUNDUP: Comeback win
RONAN - It had been about two years since a Ronan Maiden scored
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Four injured in head-on collision near Ronan
NINEPIPES — A two-car, head-on collision on Hwy. 93 just south of Ronan sent a mother and four children to the hospital on Saturday night.
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MISSION GIRLS BB ROUNDUP: Hanging tough
ST. IGNATIUS - The Mission Lady Bulldogs have faced some brutal
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CHARLO GIRLS BB ROUNDUP: Clamping down
ST. REGIS - Through four games this season, the Charlo Lady
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CHARLO BOYS BB ROUNDUP: District Duel
CHARLO - The Vikings (5-0) passed their first big district test
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Two-car collision sends woman to hospital
A two-car collision at the intersection of Hwy. 93 and Hwy. 35
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Taking a new direction
RONAN - An All-State basketball player at Stevensville High
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ARLEE WRESTLING PREVIEW: Bringing experience
Perhaps two of the most important advantages a high school
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Mission hopes to keep on rolling
A formula for winning, especially at the high school level, is
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MISSION BOYS BBALL PREVIEW: FIGHT IN THE DOG
If there seems to be one idea new head coach Patrick Irvin is
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Irvin leads the Bulldogs
When he was 18, Patrick Irvin was coaching a middle school
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Singing in the season
POLSON — Signs that Christmas is fast approaching are hitting the area like the blizzard Polson’s long overdue for. Snow is starting to fall, temperatures are beginning to plummet and people are starting to think about doing their last-minute shopping. But the holiday season in Lake County wouldn’t be complete …
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ARLEE WRESTLING RECAP: Busy week
SUPERIOR - Bring on all comers, western Montana.
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MISSION GIRLS BBALL ROUNDUP: Facing physical teams
THREE FORKS - The Mission Lady Bulldogs fell to 0-2 in the early
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CHARLO BOYS BBALL ROUNDUP: Sweeping victories
VICTOR - The Charlo Vikings couldn't have drawn up a better
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RONAN GIRLS BBALL ROUNDUP: Warm welcome
WHITEFISH - Not bad for an introduction to Lake County
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RONAN BOYS BASKETBALL ROUND: The best for last
WHITEFISH - If the rest of the season plays out like the first
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MISSION BBALL ROUNDUP: Showing their depth
THREE FORKS - Depth is a critical asset for basketball teams,
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USPS delays closure
WASHINGTON D.C. — In the hopes of passing a long-term solution to stabilize the U.S. Postal Service, a five-month delay for the potential closing of Montana post offices was announced on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
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BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Lady Vikes loot Victor
VICTOR - Well, it didn't take long for the Charlo Lady Vikings
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Banding together for the holidays
ARLEE — Who would have thought a video game would have inspired the beginning of a great Christmas community event?
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CHARLO BOYS BASKETBALL: Run and gun
Two of the best qualities to have in a basketball team are
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RONAN BOYS BASKETBALL: Pushing the pace
One might think that moving from Class A to Class B basketball
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Music money
POLSON — Any high school instructor could use some extra cash to help in the classroom, but for Polson’s Richard Sawyer, more money is literally music to his ears.
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Leader Fall Sports Awards
We hand out accolades for one heck of a fall season by numerous
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Charlo athletes donate money to St. Luke
Charlo football and volleyball players helped raise $1,500 this
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Open burning season closed
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The end of November also marked the end of open burning season in Western Montana. During the summer months, open burning is allowed by obtaining necessary permits, but because of colder weather conditions, comes to an end during the winter.
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Marine Corps League honors local servicemen
POLSON — Police officers and firefighters don’t often get public praise for the commitment and sacrifices they make day in and day out, but at the Marine Corps 236th birthday celebration at the Elk’s Club in Polson, two people were given their due recognition.
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Charlo FB: Going cross-state
Charlo’s Stephen Delaney talks about the Vikings’ trip
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Honoring our heroes
ST. IGNATIUS — “We veterans are here today to pay our respects to our fallen comrades. Something we must do. Something we’re honored to do. They deserve no less.”
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Use of deadly force
Whether she’s making spikes on the volleyball court or throwing
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Police offer tips for tackling holiday theft
POLSON — With the holiday season fast approaching and everybody thinking about starting their Christmas shopping, Polson Assistant Chief of Police John Stevens wants people to be extra cautious this year when it comes to protecting themselves against vehicle theft.
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Mission local wounded in Afghanistan
ST. IGNATIUS — On Oct. 16, 21-year-old Montana soldier Sam Helmer was critically injured in eastern Afghanistan after unknowingly triggering an explosive device. The incident left him fighting for his life but, three weeks later, Helmer’s condition continues to improve.
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Charlo FB: So close, yet so far away
Charlo was 679 miles from home, but that didn’t stop them from
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VB: Scarlets finish season at divisionals against tough competition
BUTTE - Following a grueling weekend in Noxon on Oct. 28-29 in which they took second place, only finishing behind an undefeated Superior team, the Arlee Scarlets ran out of gas in Butte this weekend at divisionals.
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Lake County Veterans Day Events
Friday, Nov. 11, citizens around the nation will recognize Veterans Day. The day gives people a special opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and sacrifices made by our bravest men and women who have served our country with honor, courage and loyalty.
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Football: Can't stop the Vikings
Charlo’s offense hums as Absarokee is booted from the
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Haunting for the homeless
POLSON — It may only be early November, but Polson’s Nancy Hauserman just got done helping kids dress up. For Christmas.
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Headed to Divisionals
Scarlets win four matches and reach district championship
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Note from the Newsroom: New kid on the block
I may be new to Lake County, but not entirely. My parents, Rudy and Nancy, lived in Arlee when I, their first-born child of three, was born in Missoula. We bounced around shortly thereafter, with my brother Luke being born 15 months later in Dover, N.H., my mom’s hometown. When …
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Name of the game: Bingo for Books
PABLO — Many parents struggle to get their children to put down games and pick up a book. Ironically, Pablo Elementary uses a classic game to reach their objective and get kids to read.
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Bring on the postseason
Charlo thumps Seeley-Swan to clinch playoff berth
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Scarlets heat up for district tourney
It's always a good idea to head to the postseason playing your
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A LANDMARK VICTORY
Eagles fly high in win over St. Regis, racking up 370 passing
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Football: Jack attack pushes Ronan to win
Humphreys’ 95-yard touchdown run sparks 34-12 win over Lake
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Maidens fall just shy in quest for districts
The Ronan Maidens continued to make strides in the right direction, but fell in three matches against stiff competition last week and once this week to conclude their season.
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Football: Pirates wrap up perfect regular season
Polson crushes Browning 40-0 to improve to 8-0 heading into the
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Off In The Woods, out in the open
POLSON — Individually, Sean Burress is a baker, Nathan Noble is a waiter, Jon Schumaker is a store manager and Layne McKay is an electronic engineering student at the University of Montana. Together, however, these Polson High School graduates are known as Off In The Woods, a scintillating band with …
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Edington makes it count
RONAN — In his 44th year as a teacher, Dave Edington has had a dramatic impact in changing the lives of his students. As a woodshop and drafting instructor for Ronan School District’s grades 7-12, Edington instills knowledge of real-life handiwork to his pupils while interweaving a respect and understanding …
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Volleyball: Scarlets defeat district foes
After five-set thriller against Mission, Arlee downs Noxon and
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COOLING OFF THE DEVILS
Vikings thump Noxon 42-6, Tra Ludeman scores five touchdowns
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Football: Two Eagle battles back
After slow start, Eagles refuse to go away against Valier
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Football: Bulldogs win second straight
DEER LODGE - They say winning is contagious. If so, don't give
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Farm-to-school efforts ramp up in Lake Co.
POLSON — Students showed up at Polson school cafeterias for lunch on Monday, Oct. 17 and noticed something on their trays that hadn’t been there before: lentil burgers.
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Polson FB: Making it Rain
Loggers’ operation gets shut down, Pirates win Northwestern
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Defeating Diabetes, one ride at a time
RONAN — You think riding 100 miles on a bike is tough? Well, it is. But for Ronan’s AnnaMarie Leafty, it’s also an example.
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Food for thought
RONAN — What’s not to like about retaining millions of dollars in western Montana while simultaneously allowing individuals and businesses to prosper?
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Two Eagle plays hard against Alberton
PABLO - The Two Eagle River Eagles are struggling through their
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Football: Charlo runs past Phillipsburg
Sophomore Jacen Petersen rushes for three touchdowns in first
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Volleyball: Taking Troy to the limit
Maidens show tons of improvement, look to peak at tournament
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Volleyball: Scarlets spike it at home tourney
Arlee plays strong in busy week of matches and Spike It
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Mission Football: Big Blue comes through
Bulldogs take down Troy for homecoming victory
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NO MERCY: Polson Homecoming
Pirates ransack 42-6 for homecoming victory
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Rowdy Roundup
MOIESE — Ten feet in the air, with hundreds of people standing on it, a thin, steel platform starts to rumble. Rather than panic or flee, people smile, laugh, take pictures and watch in amazement as thousands of pounds of animal trample only feet beneath them. It’s just another Bison …
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Granting an opportunity
POLSON — The city of Polson has been named one of five finalists from the Rocky Mountain West region to receive a $100,000 grant from the Orton Family Foundation to help with triggering change within communities.
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Vball: Arlee downs St. Regis
ST. REGIS - Led by Becca Nelson's 10 kills and Cortney Dix's six
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Loyola downs Dawgs
Mission matches up against Troy for homecoming this week
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SKC battles mold in family housing
PABLO — Due to record groundwater this season in Lake County, Salish Kootenai College is currently battling a mold issue in their family housing facilities.
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Harvesting Fun
RONAN — Though you may have been fooled by the 90-degree temperatures last weekend, it is almost October. Leaves are changing color and falling to the ground and those aforementioned temperatures are plummeting, sure signs that fall is here. Another sign that fall has arrived: Ronan’s Harvest Fest.
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Falcons get best of Bulldogs
Mission has strong start with first drive but falls to
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Scarlet Thriller
Arlee outlasts Ronan in an exciting five-game set
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Getting those Donuts
Polson defense has yet to be scored on
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HIGH-OCTANE VIKINGS
Tra Ludeman and the Charlo Vikings rack up the yards in 56-36
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Making a statement
Lady Pirates golf wins divisionals by 36 strokes, headed to
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Saying I Can to You Can't
When she isn’t changing perspectives, Carley Lefthand-Irvine is changing lives
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Celebrating National and Native Pride
ST. IGNATIUS — With themes such as friendship, pride and honor flowing throughout the Mission High School gymnasium, students, faculty and performers celebrated Native American Heritage Week on Monday, Sept. 19.
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Polson golfers ready for divisionals
LIBBY - Polson's girls golf team picked up right where they left off at Columbia Falls with another convincing win at the Libby Invitational on Friday, Sept. 16. Led by Kat Medland's second-place score of 90, the Lady Pirates once again won big, this time by 41 strokes over runner-up …
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Charlo FB: Storming the Gates
True to their mascot’s name, the Charlo Vikings sack Darby with
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Polson FB: The Zero Heroes
Pirates down Anaconda 44-0, have yet to be scored on three games
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Six-Man FB: Eags can stand the Heat
The challenge was very formidable for the Two Eagle Eagles, but they handled themselves very well and played hard from whistle to whistle in a 62-14 defeat at the hands of the fourth-ranked Hot Springs Savage Heat.
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Charlo stayed undefeated with win over 10-C district rival Arlee
CHARLO - The Charlo Lady Vikings ran their stellar record to 7-0 with a hard-fought 25-22, 25-13, 25-14 straight-sets victory over the visiting Arlee Scarlets Saturday, Sept. 17.
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Peaceful Valley: Ewam event brings people together to celebrate peace
ARLEE — Just 29 miles north of Missoula on U.S. Hwy. 93 lies a hidden wonder, where a barn full of small Buddha statues resides. It’s a blend of rural Arlee and Tibet, known as The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas.
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Mission FB: TOUGH DAWGS
Bulldogs show their grit against Cut Bank
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Polson Golf: Top shots
The Polson girls golf team just isn’t beating the competition,
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Charlo FB: CHARLO SHOOTOUT
Vikings get in another offensive battle against tough
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Bucking the Broncs
Chris Cote and Vince DiGiallonardo lead Pirates to second
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