ARTICLES BY LAKE COUNTY LEADER

Montana groups make final push in census count

The Montana Department of Commerce Friday detailed some of the increased 2020 Census outreach efforts made possible by statewide partners through funding allocated by Governor Steve Bullock from the Coronavirus Relief Fund.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lake County opts for mail ballot general election

The Lake County commissioners voted unanimously last week to direct Election Administrator Katie Harding to prepare to conduct the Nov. 3 general election by mail ballot.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Authorities investigate St. Ignatius shooting

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting which occurred at a party early Sunday morning in St. Ignatius.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Body of Ronan man recovered from river

The body of a 21-year-old Ronan man was recovered from the Flathead River near Buffalo Bridge on Thursday at around 11 p.m., according to Lake County Sheriff Don Bell.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Road project underway on Montana 212

The Montana Department of Transportation this week will begin replacement of a combination irrigation and drainage culvert under Montana 212 about 5 miles south of Charlo.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mariners split with Florence Bucs

The Mission Valley Mariners split a pair of games with the Florence Bucs last weekend.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Crews work wildfire near Hot Springs

Heavy equipment is believed to have sparked a wildfire that had charred 300 acres near Hot Springs, as of Tuesday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire burns 300 acres near Hot Springs

Heavy equipment is believed to have sparked a wildfire that has charred 300 acres near Hot Springs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dayton site proposed for new fishing access

With the goal of increasing public access to Flathead Lake, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking approval to purchase nearly 15 acres of undeveloped land on the lake’s western shore for a new fishing access site.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dolence’s grand slam helps Mariners split

The Mission Valley Mariners A team split games with both the Kalispell Lakers and the Bitterroot Sox last week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mariners shine in doubleheaders

Last week the Mission Valley Mariners A squad improved to 9-9 on the season. After a slow start in early June, the Mariners have found their groove going 8-1 over the last two weeks of games.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grant seeks to close literacy gaps

Polson and Ronan school districts are recipients of grant funding to advance student literacy skills, with a focus on disadvantaged children as part of the Montana Comprehensive Literacy State Development Project.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lake County unemployment rate at 8%

Lake County’s jobless rate has worsened slightly over the past month, rising from 7% unemployment in April to 8% in May as the lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions enabled businesses to begin to reopen.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Polson cancels Fourth of July events

The annual Fourth of July parade and fireworks show in Polson has been canceled this summer due to concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lake County Sheriff investigates Ninepipes shooting

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Thursday morning in the Ninepipes area.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

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