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, 8 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, 8 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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

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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 MONTHS AGO

Johnston, Prugh winners at Lake City Open

Ryggs Johnston of Libby and Corey Prugh of Spokane were the big winners last weekend at Polson Bay Golf Course’s Lake City Open.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tribal hunting permits available for elk, bighorns

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Wildlife Management Program announce the availability of the 2020 Ferry Basin elk and Little Money bighorn sheep hunting permit applications to interested CSKT Tribal member hunters.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mariners lose a pair of doubleheaders, drop one in Libby

Last week the Mission Valley Mariners A squad dropped a pair of conference doubleheaders to both the Bitterroot Red Sox (10-7, 10-9) and the Bitterroot Bucs (3-1, 7-4) on the road in Hamilton and Florence respectively on June 10.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Polson records five wins in USA Softball opening week

This past week the USA Softball Montana league kicked off with a little competition from the rain, but several games were still recorded in the books.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Covid cases re-emerge on Flathead Reservation

Health officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on June 12 confirmed four positive COVID-19 cases on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mariners drop 2 games on the road

The Mission Valley Mariners B team dropped two road games last week against the Kalispell Lakers B and the Glacier Twins B squads. The Mariners A team had the week off.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Seifert, Wall win Glacier Bank tourney

Tommy Seifert and Tracy Wall’s 123 earned the championship at last weekend’s Glacier Bank golf tournament at Polson Bay Course.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Polson Bay hosting Lake City Open this weekend

The 30th annual Polson Scholarship & Education Foundation Lake City Open will take place at Polson Bay Golf Course this weekend.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

CSKT to reopen offices; free COVID-19 testing available

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will reopen its government office on June 29 following an extended shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stream flows forecast to run above average

Mountain snowpack in the Kootenai, Flathead and Lower Clark Fork River river basins is above normal for the beginning of June, according to a statewide water supply report by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fees increase for national forest camping

The cost to rent a cabin or campground at some sites in the Flathead National Forest has increased.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Libby’s Cielak claims Polson Senior Open title

A birdie on the first playoff hole lifted Joe Cielak to the 11th Polson Senior Open championship Sunday at Polson Bay Golf Course.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Charlo grad makes honor roll at Oregon State

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Cheyenne Nagy, a Charlo High School graduate, was recently named to the Scholastic Honor Roll Winter term at Oregon State University.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Clark Fork River bridge closed beginning June 1

The Clark Fork River Bridge on Montana 200 one mile north of Trout Creek will be closed beginning Monday, June 1.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Polson Police seek community involvement in video footage

The Polson Police Department is asking its residents to register their surveillance cameras.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Western Native Voices establishes COVID-19 relief fund

The Western Native Voices COVID-19 Relief Fund has been established in a partnerships between Western Native Voice and We Are Montana to help respond to the urgent requests from Native leaders for resources to support their communities, protect elders, and ensure front line workers have the protection and supplies they …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Runoff creates dangerous river conditions

Spring snowmelt has created high water in streams and rivers in Northwest Montana and forecasters say rain this week

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Out-of-state person tests positive for COVID-19 in Lake County

An out-of-state individual tested positive for COVID-19 in Lake County this week, according to a press release from the Lake County-CSKT COVID-19 Incident Command System.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mountain snowpack remains healthy

Weather patterns during the first two weeks of April, while cooler than average, didn’t yield much precipitation across the state of Montana. However, the below average temperatures during this period did help to delay snowmelt at many mountain locations during the first half of the month, according to data collected …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana groups launch online voter registration

Last week, our Montana organizations launched an online portal to encourage voter registration.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ronan woman sentenced for embezzlement, tax evasion

A Ronan woman who admitted stealing more than $300,000 from her employer and evading paying income taxes was sentenced Friday to 25 months in prison, three years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Local students graduate from University of Montana

The University of Montana has 1,863 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2020, including several in the Mission Valley.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CSKT outlines fishing regs on tribal lands

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe officials have shared information regarding fishing on tribal lands.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bio station cancels summer courses

Officials with the Flathead Lake Biological Station have made the decision to cancel summer classes after the University of Montana announced summer 2020 classes would be offered entirely online due to the coronavirus.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

North Lake County Library resumes curbside delivery

The Library Board of Trustees met last week and unanimously agreed that keeping the library building closed to the public is the best way to keep their staff and community safe.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Polson airport to receive CARES Act funding

The Polson airport is set to receive $30,000 in funding from the CARES Act to assit with perational expenses, staffing and projects during the coronavirus pandemic.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ronan and Pablo kindergarten round ups

In observance of social distancing requirements as a result of COVID 19, Ronan School District No.30 is conducting their annual Kindergarten Round Up pre-registration for Ronan and Pablo residents by telephone this year.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

MHSA: No sports through April 24

The Montana High School Association announced Thursday that all spring activities will be further suspended through April 24.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Justice Court courthouse closure procedures

Effective April 10, Lake County and Sanders County Courthouses are closed to the public.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Montana snowpack remains above normal

State hydrologists are optimistic about Montana’s deep mountain snowpack heading into spring runoff season.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

County, CSKT unite in virus response efforts

Flathead County and the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes are joining forces in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Lake County COVID-19 cases remain at four

Lake County had four confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday morning, according to the state health department’s tally.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

E-bike use considered for wildlife refuges

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing new regulations that would allow electric-powered bicycles within the National Wildlife Refuge System. This includes the National Bison Range, as well as the Ninepipes and Pablo wildlife refuges.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Lake County Sheriff’s deputy found dead in home

A Lake County Sheriff’s deputy was found dead in his home at 1:20 p.m. Saturday.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

St. Ignatius man sentenced for peace officer assault

William G. Rossbach, of St. Ignatius, was sentenced April 1 to 14 years at the Montana State Prison on one count of assault on a peace or judicial officer, a felony. He received credit for 322 days served.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Tribe limits public recreation access to slow virus

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council recently passed a resolution to limit access of its lands for recreation.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Donations sought for Lake County Community Support

Lake County Community Support is seeking donations of non-perishable foods, monetary donations and home essentials (hygiene, personal care, pet care) for all age groups as it works to create free “hand up” boxes for those in need.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Energy Keepers reaches deal with Puget Sound Energy

Energy Keepers, Inc. (EKI) entered into an agreement in February to sell 40 MW of carbon-free power to Puget Sound Energy, a Washington state utility, for the next 15 years. The power began to flow from the Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ hydroelectric project March 1, helping Puget Sound Energy meet their …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

United Way creates COVID-19 Relief Fund

The Northwest Montana United Way is helping victims through a COVID-19 relief fund, but it needs help from the community, too.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Lone Pine man accused of gun crime

A Lone Pine man is facing two felony charges in Silver Bow County after an incident at a motel last month.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Polson City Hall restricts visitors

The city of Polson made a number of adjustments last week to its operations at City Hall in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

2 arrested following high-speed pursuit in Lake County

Two men were apprehended early Wednesday morning in Lake County following a high-speed pursuit that began in Missoula County.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

2 arrested following high-speed pursuit in Lake County

Two men were apprehended early Wednesday morning in Lake County following a high-speed pursuit that began in Missoula County.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Polson swimmers victors in recent Junior B-C swim meet

Polson’s Lake Monsters’ swim team was victorious in the Montana Junior B-C swim meet on Saturday, March 7.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

2 children, 1 man found dead in Polson

Two young boys and their father were found dead inside a Polson home on Monday in what law officers said was a murder-suicide.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

2 children, 1 man dead in possible murder-suicide in Polson

Two young children and a man were found dead inside a Polson home on Monday in what law officers said was a possible murder-suicide.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hospitals tighten visitation policies

St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson has tightened its visitation policy in an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 and influenza.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tribal Council orders partial shutdown

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Monday began a government-wide partial shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tribal Council orders partial shutdown

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Monday began a government-wide partial shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hospitals tighten visitation policies

St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson has tightened its visitation policy in an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 and influenza.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bullock closes schools statewide for 2 weeks

Gov. Steve Bullock on March 15 directed Montana’s public K-12 schools to close Monday through March 28.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Big Arm man denies child porn charges

A Big Arm man has entered a not guilty plea to a number of felony child pornography charges he is facing in district court.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Snowpack recovery improves Montana streamflow forecasts

State hydrologists are encouraged by the above-average snowpack that has stacked up in Montana’s mountain terrain this winter despite temperatures that have trended well above normal.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Polson joins program to preserve historic downtown

Polson is now a member of the Montana Department of Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Watercraft inspections open in Kalispell, Ravalli

Watercraft inspection stations are reopening across Northwest Montana, starting with early-season operations in Kalispell and Ravalli, with additional inspection stations to open later this spring.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ronan to host basketball tourney

The Ronan 5-on-5 basketball tournament will be held at the Event Center Saturday, March 28.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Big Arm man denies child porn charges

A Big Arm man has entered a not guilty plea to a number of felony child pornography charges he is facing in district court.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tribal Council orders non-essential travel restrictions

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on March 5 temporarily restricted all nonessential work-related travel for tribal employees as a precautionary measure in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Polson joins program to preserve historic downtown

Polson is now a member of the Montana Department of Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Snowpack recovery improves Montana streamflow forecasts

State hydrologists are encouraged by the above-average snowpack that has stacked up in Montana’s mountain terrain this winter despite temperatures that have trended well above normal.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Watercraft inspections open in Kalispell, Ravalli

Watercraft inspection stations are reopening across Northwest Montana, starting with early-season operations in Kalispell and Ravalli, with additional inspection stations to open later this spring.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ronan to host basketball tourney

The Ronan 5-on-5 basketball tournament will be held at the Event Center Saturday, March 28.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tribal Council orders travel restrictions

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on March 5 temporarily restricted all nonessential work-related travel for tribal employees as a precautionary measure in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Chiefs outmatched at divisionals

After playing their hearts out to beat Libby in the Northwest A play-in game, the Ronan Chiefs came up short in the divisional tournament with an 0-2 performance.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mission hoops teams 0-2 at Western B Divisional tourney

The Mission girls basketball team was 0-2 at last week’s Western B Divisional in Hamilton.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Polson Pirates earn fourth at divisionals

After a long tournament weekend, the Polson Pirates are headed to state as the fourth seed in the Western A Division.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Election judges needed in Lake County

Lake County Elections Administrator Katie Harding encourages area voters to apply to be election judges for this election year.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New AIS rules imposed for nonresident boaters, anglers

Nonresident boaters and anglers visiting Montana will see new rules regarding aquatic invasive species this year, including a fee reduction for anglers.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fundraiser set up for family displaced by fire

An online fundraising campaign has been launch to assist a Polson family displaced by a structure fire last month.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mission hoops teams 0-2 at Western B Divisional tourney

The Mission girls basketball team was 0-2 at last week’s Western B Divisional in Hamilton.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Chiefs outmatched at divisionals

After playing their hearts out to beat Libby in the Northwest A play-in game, the Ronan Chiefs came up short in the divisional tournament with an 0-2 performance.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Polson Pirates earn fourth at divisionals

After a long tournament weekend, the Polson Pirates are headed to state as the fourth seed in the Western A Division.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Election judges needed in Lake County

Lake County Elections Administrator Katie Harding encourages area voters to apply to be election judges for this election year.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New AIS rules imposed for nonresident boaters, anglers

Nonresident boaters and anglers visiting Montana will see new rules regarding aquatic invasive species this year, including a fee reduction for anglers.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fundraiser set up for family displaced by fire

An online fundraising campaign has been launch to assist a Polson family displaced by a structure fire last month.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mission boys take second at 7-B district tournament

The Mission boys’ basketball team was second at the 7-B tournament in Libby last weekend.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lady Bulldogs earn fourth at 7-B Districts

The Mission Lady Bulldogs basketball team will play in the Western B Divisional tournament in Hamilton after a fourth-place finish at the 7-B Districts last week in Libby.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Maidens prepare to host Hamilton in Western A Divisional opener

The Ronan Maidens will be at home as the Western A girls tournament kicks off Thursday.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man survives fall through McDonald Lake ice

A man is OK after falling through thin ice on McDonald Lake on Monday night.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fire destroys 2 homes in Polson

Two homes in Polson were destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. No one was injured and the cause of the blaze is believed to be accidental.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Basketball playoffs kick off this weekend

District basketball playoffs begin Thursday for teams in the Mission Valley.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pirates basketball sweeps Libby, Bigfork

The Polson Pirates continued their strong play last week with wins over Libby and Bigfork.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Polson students place at state DECA conference

Polson High School DECA students brought home some hardware from the State Career Development Conference Feb. 9-11 at Fairmont Hot Springs.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Multiple arrests made in drug raids

Multiple people were arrested on felony drug charges following separate raids conducted this month by the Polson Police Department.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Basketball playoffs kick off this weekend

District basketball playoffs begin Thursday for teams in the Mission Valley.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pirates basketball sweeps Libby, Bigfork

The Polson Pirates continued their strong play last week with wins over Libby and Bigfork.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Polson students place at state DECA conference

Polson High School DECA students brought home some hardware from the State Career Development Conference Feb. 9-11 at Fairmont Hot Springs.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Multiple arrests made in drug raids

Multiple people were arrested on felony drug charges following separate raids conducted this month by the Polson Police Department.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pirates dump Wildkats; Ronan drops Whitefish

A sterling shooting performance helped lift the Polson Pirates to a 70-53 win over Columbia Falls last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Umphrey leads Lady Bulldogs to two wins

Mission’s Azia Umphrey had two huge games last week to help her team to wins over Arlee and Florence.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Big Arm man facing child porn charges

A Big Arm man is facing a number of felony child pornography charges following an investigation by the FBI.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Umphrey leads Lady Bulldogs to two wins

Mission’s Azia Umphrey had two huge games last week to help her team to wins over Arlee and Florence.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pirates dump Wildkats; Ronan drops Whitefish

A sterling shooting performance helped lift the Polson Pirates to a 70-53 win over Columbia Falls last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Big Arm man facing child porn charges

A Big Arm man is facing a number of felony child pornography charges following an investigation by the FBI.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Polson Wrestling dominates at Ronan

RONAN — The Polson Pirates wrestling team won two duals at a quad meet in at Ronan High School on Saturday.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lady Vikings stay unbeaten with easy wins

The Charlo Lady Vikings stayed unbeaten with two easy wins last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New White House task force holds first meeting

A new White House task force held its first meeting last week to discuss the alarming rate of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Water compact meeting scheduled Friday in Polson

The Lake County Pachyderm Club is sponsoring a public meeting Friday, Jan. 24 at the Rural Firehall in Polson.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Second NW Montana moose tests positive for CWD

A second moose has tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Northwest Montana.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Local student film selected for FLIC Jr. contest

The film “A Day to Remember,” created by students in the Lake County MAPS Media Institute program, has been selected to screen at the eighth annual Flathead Lake International Cinemafest this week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Jail levy ballots due back Tuesday

Ballots for the Lake County jail levy request are due back to the election office by Tuesday, Jan. 28.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man gets suspended sentence for choking woman

Christopher James Irvine was sentenced on a felony charge of strangulation of partner or family member, to which he had pleaded guilty at an earlier date.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FLIC features films from around the globe

The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) premieres its eighth annual winter film festival during the weekend of Jan. 24 to Jan. 26 at the Showboat Cinema on Main Street in Polson.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Work on Crow Dam spillway to restart in March

The second phase of maintenance work on the Crow Dam spillway is slated to begin in March.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mission Valley Christian Academy kicks off first basketball season

The Mission Valley Christian Academy Eagles played their inaugural games in their inaugural season against the junior varsity programs of Kalispell-based Stillwater Christian and Flathead Valley Home School.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Charlo-Moiese fire department purchases new truck

The Charlo-Moiese Volunteer Fire Department recently added a new fire truck to its fleet.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ninepipes Museum hosting 20th annual dinner Jan. 16

Ninepipes Museum’s 20th annual Black Tie Dinner (tie optional!) is set for Thursday, Jan. 16.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

CSKT elects new chairperson, council members

The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe has elected new council members and a new chairperson.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Arlee woman reappointed to Governor's Council

Governor Steve Bullock recently announced the following appointments.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

North Lake County Library reopens with full slate of events

The North Lake County Public Library took a little time out to ring in the New Year, but it is open Thursday.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mission-Charlo Wrestling to host Christmas Clinic

Mission-Charlo Wrestling is hosting its first Christmas Clinic, alumni reunion and food drive Saturday.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

SKC member honored for work at American Indian Graduate Center

American Indian Graduate Center Executive Director Angelique Albert (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes) was honored with the President’s Making an Impact Nationally award from the Salish Kootenai College Foundation at their inaugural President’s Alumni Dinner.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Lake flowering rush meetings planned

There is a public meeting scheduled regarding flowering rush in Flathead Lake.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Polson woman named to state banking board

Governor Steve Bullock recently announced the following appointments.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

St. Ignatius students named to Governor's Council

Two St. Ignatius students are members of Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s Sixth Annual Youth Leadership Council to Fight Childhood Hunger.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ford Dealers support CSKT, Lake County Boys and Girls Club

Ford Motor Company Fund and local Ford Dealers are donating individual Grants to 65 boys and girls Clubs across the Pacific Northwest to help feed children during the holidays.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Western 8-man All-State, All-Conference football teams

Here are the Western 8-man all-state and all-conference football teams.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

St. Ignatius High School honor roll

The following students have met the requirements for 1st quarter Honor Roll at St Ignatius High School.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Area wildlife refuges have new signs reflecting native culture

Visitors to the Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge and Pablo National Wildlife Refuge in Montana can now get their bearings spatially, and culturally, with new signs that offer a true sense of place.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Thaden new director for Lake County Community Development

Jim Thaden brings many years of experience in economic development and nonprofit management to his new position as Executive Director of the Lake County Community Development Corporation.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lonepine's Benson wins 2019 Fall Mack Days

The 2019 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event concluded Nov. 10 with a total of 18,014 lake trout entries turned in by 157 anglers.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local man sentenced for U.S. 93 death

Chesco Richard Blood Man was sentenced in Lake County District Court on Nov. 6 for the U.S. 93 death of Billy James Cody on Oct. 27, 2018.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lake County election results

A number of seats were filled on local city councils in the Nov. 5 election.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Polson teen catches tagged lake trout from shore

With just one week remaining in the 2019 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event, Lonepine’s Mike Benson continues to lead the top 10 anglers with 1,141 entries and a 68.27 average.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

SKC hosting inaugural 'Preview Day' Nov. 15

Salish Kootenai College, a tribal college on the Flathead Indian Reservation, is inviting high school students from ninth to 11th grades to explore their future during its inaugural “Preview Day” Friday, Nov. 15.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

CSKT gets large grant for crime prevention, victims

The Department of Justice announced that it has awarded over $273.4 million in grants, including $2.9 million to four tribes in Montana, to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Polson Police seek missing, endangered man

The Polson Police Department has requested a missing and endangered person advisory for John Andrew Winkler, a 43-year-old white male.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Polson leaf pickup begins Nov. 4

Every Monday in November the City of Polson Street Departments will be offering free pickup of leaves that have been placed in biodegradable leaf bags.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Area VI Agency on Aging: Open enrollment for Medicare is now

The annual Open Enrollment Period for Medicare has rolled around again.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vaping incident hospitalizes Lake County resident

Montana health officials identify two additional cases related to severe pulmonary disease associated with vaping, including one case in Lake County.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

North Dunham Creek Road closed for repairs

National Forest officials announced that North Dunham Creek Road is closed to motorized use beginning Oct. 29 for long-term repairs.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

3D mammography offered at St. Joseph Medical Center

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson will offer a basket drawing for patients having mammograms in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ronan's Henricksen nominated for TIME Dealer of the Year

Eric Henricksen, general manager of Don Aadsen Ford in Ronan, Montana, was nominated Monday for the 2020 TIME Dealer of the Year award.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Polson gets grant to prevent school violence

Monday, the Department of Justice announced it has awarded more than $85.3 million to bolster school security — including funding to educate and train students and faculty — and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Missing St. Ignatius man sought by law enforcement

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a St. Ignatius man who is accused of sexual assault.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Adult griz struck and killed on U.S. 93

An adult female grizzly bear was hit and killed on U.S. 93 recently.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Mack Days anglers land a wild kitty

There’s little question that anglers on Flathead Lake have landed some interesting things that weren’t fish — but a bobcat?

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Weekend weather hinders Mack Days numbers

Gusty winds kept last weekend’s Mack Days fish catch numbers the lowest since it began in 2002.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Arlee gridders fall to Plains, 46-20

Colt Crawford led the Warriors (1-3) with two rushing touchdowns, Noah Coulson also caught a TD pass from quarterback Cody Tanner, but Arlee lost to Plains, 46-20.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nominations sought for outstanding student honor

As the first month of school comes to a close, Kalispell Regional Healthcare and the Lake County Leader would like to remind you to nominate an outstanding high school student to be considered for the inaugural “Today’s Achievers, Tomorrow’s Leaders” honors.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Shapiro runner-up for FoodCorps Victory Growers Award

FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Member Elayna Shapiro was selected as a runner-up for the 2019 FoodCorps Victory Growers Award “for a compelling account of hunger and food insecurity,” winning a $1,000 prize for her service site, the Polson School District in Polson.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

CSKT plans prescribed burn near Ronan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire Fuels Program is planning on conducting a prescribed burn Wednesday, four miles south of Ronan and south of Mollman Pass Trail Road.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nominations sought for Montana Veterans honor

Congressman Greg Gianforte opened nominations for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation, a tribute to recognize outstanding Montana veterans who have honorably served both our nation and our communities.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Port Polson player close out the summer season with Jones-Hope-Wooten comedy

The Port Polson Players are proud to produce shows you probably won’t see in any other summer theatre. Currently running is the Montana Premiere of the Jones-Hope-Wooten comedy, The Savannah Sipping Society, now in its final week of production.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Woman denies felony theft charges

At an arraignment hearing Aug. 8, Annie Morigeau pleaded not guilty to charges of felony theft and felony forgery related to her volunteer work as treasurer for the St. Ignatius Fire Department.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Polson man drowns in Flathead Lake

A Polson man has reportedly died of a accidental drowning in Flathead Lake.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Port Polson Players close out summer with 'The Savannah Sipping Society'

Rounding out the Port Polson Players 44th season of Summer Theatre “The Savannah Sipping Society” opens Thursday August 8 and plays through Sunday, August 25. Curtain times are 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays with Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. at Polson’s Beautiful Theatre on the Lake.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nelson named Montana American Legion commander

Jeff Nelson served with the 172nd light arctic infantry brigade at Fort Richardson, Alaska from Oct. 1973 to May 1976. He was part of a combat support company that specialized in Redeye air defense missiles. Nelson attained the rank of Sergeant at the time of his discharge.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sinking boat recovered from Flathead Lake

Lake County 911 received a call from a distressed boater at 4:20 p.m., Friday, July 19, stating their boat was sinking on Flathead Lake.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire near Ronan burns 450 acres

A large burnout operation was planned Friday in an attempt to contain the lightning-caused Moss Ranch Fire burning 14 miles southwest of Ronan, on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire near Ronan burns 450 acres

A large burnout operation was planned Friday in an attempt to contain the lightning-caused Moss Ranch Fire burning 14 miles southwest of Ronan, on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nelson named Polson American Legion commander

Jeff Nelson served with the 172nd light arctic infantry brigade at Fort Richardson, Alaska from Oct. 1973 to May 1976. He was part of a combat support company that specialized in Redeye air defense missiles. Nelson attained the rank of Sergeant at the time of his discharge. It was in …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Polson's Tax Increment Finance District funds available to invest

A resolution adopted in 1997 identified and designated four areas in Polson as blighted and called for the creation of an urban renewal plan. Three years later in 2000, Polson’s Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District and Polson Redevelopment Agency (PRA) were born.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Butte woman killed in collision on MT 35

A 95-year-old Butte woman died in a head-on traffic crash Wednesday afternoon, June 12 in Lake County.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

How does your garden grow?

The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson! invites you to nominate what you consider to be the “bloomin’ best” garden during the Polson Community in Bloom promotion. You are welcome to nominate yourself. neighbor and/or business in one of two categories, or both — Best Bloomin’ Business and Best Bloomin’ Residence.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ronan officers White, Smith, Diaz, Stentz receive awards

Officers of the Ronan Police Department were recognized Thursday, May 23 at the 1st Annual Awards Ceremony at a luncheon held at the Ronan Fire Department. The awards ceremony drew 20 people and commemorated National Police Week May 12-18.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Two Eagle River School graduation

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting on tap

Wednesday, June 5 is the date set for the final Lake County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting before its adoption.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Prescribed burn Thursday, May 30 in Hellroaring area southeast of Flathead Lake

The Division of Fire-Fuels Program is conducting a prescribed burn today, Thursday, May 30. The burn is 56 acres and is located on the southeast shore of Flathead Lake in the Hellroaring area, eight miles east of the town of Polson. The objectives of this prescribed burn are: Hazard Fuel …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Lake Rock Skipping Championship June 1

Polson’s 5th Annual Flathead Lake Rock Skipping Championship is set for Saturday, June 1.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

MM Audubon features Holt's 'Great Gray Owl' program

“The Great Gray Owl” by Denver Holt will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s educational program on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

TERS, Arlee graduation May 25, 26; Memorial Day parades in Polson, Ronan

Two Lake County high schools will celebrate graduation with commencement exercises this weekend while four others will celebrate their events over the next couple of weeks.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

PMS principal has been reassigned to teaching job

According to Polson School Disrict Superintendent Rex Weltz, Polson Middle School Principal Tim Finkbeiner has been reassigned. Weltz made the following statement to the Lake County Leader last Friday, May 10:

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Port Polson Players present 'Phantom of Singing Hills'

At long last spring has sprung, and The Port Polson Players are ready to tickle your funny bone with “The Phantom of Singing Hills” at Polson’s Beautiful Theatre on the Lake.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Community Service Corner prepared at Polson Flathead Lake Museum

Kiwanis and Key Club members spent a good part of Wednesday, April 24 cleaning an area of the Polson Flathead Lake Museum (formerly Polson Flathead Historical Museum) on Main Street.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Clean Up! Green Up! features Cherry Valley student efforts

It’s time for the annual Clean Up! Green Up! event in Polson, on tap Friday through Sunday, May 3-5. Cherry Valley students get an early start by picking up trash around their school. The community-wide event encourages everyone to volunteer in cleaning up local streets and highways.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Wallaces win Masters Fun Day golf day scramble at Polson golf course

Roger and Carolyn Wallace came out on top in the 18th annual Masters Fun Day golf tournament held Saturday, April 13 at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Play featured an 18-hole, two-person scramble, with members of 11 teams winning golf pro shop credits.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Thompson Falls homicide suspect enters 'not guilty' plea

Danielle Jeanette Wood appeared by video before District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls on Tuesday, April 16, for arraignment on a charge of deliberate homicide in connection with the death of Thompson Falls resident Matthew LaFriniere in May of 2018.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Polson woman pleads not guilty to homicide

Danielle Jeanette Wood pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide during a video arraignment Tuesday before Lake County District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls. Wood is charged with deliberate homicide in connection with the death of Thompson Falls resident Matthew LaFriniere in May …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Polson woman pleads not guilty to homicide

Danielle Jeanette Wood pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide during a video arraignment Tuesday before Lake County District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls. Wood is charged with deliberate homicide in connection with the death of Thompson Falls resident Matthew LaFriniere in May …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Film featuring Melton Buffalo Ranch to be shown April 18

The Caribou Crossing film production “A Montana Legacy: The Melton Buffalo Ranch 1948-1962” will be presented during a free screening Thursday, April 18 at the Ronan Community Center. The film will be shown twice — at 6 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Flathead Lake stars in new novel

Local author Maggie Plummer has published a new novel entitled “Bell-Bottom Gypsy: A Jessie Morgan Novel.” The first in a four-book series, the novel is a departure from the author’s two works of historical fiction, “Spirited Away” and “Daring Passage.”

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Polson Rotary Festival for Youth underway

The Polson Rotary Club is now accepting applications for its annual fundraiser.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

RMS' Becker is nominee for Giving Joy Campaign

Ronan eighth-grade math teacher Bill Becker was recently nominated by a student for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Giving Joy Campaign, which aims to celebrate teachers across the country.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Legislature Watch State budget bill could 'raid local government revenues'

Accordining to the Lake County Commissioners, an Amendment attached to House Bill 2 (the State’s budget bill) provides the Legislature the opportunity to reduce local government revenues and divert them to Office of Public Defender (OPD).

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

St. Ignatius seventh-grader competes in state GeoBee

Jak Starkel, a seventh-grade student in St. Ignatius, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinals eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Montana State Competition. The contest will be held Friday, March 29 in Bozeman.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

SAFE Harbor opens Ronan store

Sustainability is a word every non-profit faces on a daily basis. Developing revenue streams to support sustainability and provide unrestricted funds is an ongoing goal. To meet this objective, SAFE Harbor has been using the winter months to set-up a new thrift store in the Mission Valley. Housed in the …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

American Legion Auxiliary celebrates 100th birthday

Each year in lieu of their meeting, the Ronan American Legion Auxiliary hosts a birthday party for the Ronan Post 138. This year it was held on Wednesday, March 20 at the VFW in Ronan.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Fourth meeting about impact of wolves set May 4

Sportsmen and women will be sponsoring a May 4 meeting in Hamilton to move forward with their goal of reducing wolf numbers to objectives set by United States Fish and Wildlife Service at 15 wolves in Montana. The meeting is set for 3 p.m. at the Hamilton High School Performing …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Preview of ivory artwork Saturday at Ninepipes Museum

It must be getting near springtime as Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana has opened its doors for the 2019 season. Stop by for a sneak preview of a new ivory artwork exhibit that will be installed in its entirety later this spring. Start your St. Patrick’s weekend celebrations by stopping …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mission Valley All-Star Games set March 21

Top high school basketball players from Lake and Sanders counties will celebrate March Madness with the 24th annual Mission Valley All-Star Games on Thursday, March 21 at the Ronan Event Center. The girls’ game tips off at 6:30 p.m. followed by the boys’ contest at 8 p.m.

VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pablo man charged with deliberate homicide in shooting death of Polson man

Daniel Chance Blixt, a 29-year-old Pablo resident, has been charged with deliberate homicide in the shooting death of 30-year-old Matthew Adam Posey Darnell of Polson, according to Lake County Sheriff and Coroner Don Bell.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MV All-Star Games set March 21

Top high school basketball players from Lake and Sanders counties will celebrate March Madness with the 24th annual Mission Valley All-Star Games on Thursday, March 21 at the Ronan Event Center. The girls’ game tips off at 6:30 p.m. followed by the boys’ contest at 8 p.m.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Jury wins title in Lake County Spelling Bee

Completing the 54th annual Lake County Spelling Bee took quite a bit longer to complete than expected on Feb. 19 at the Ronana Performing Arts Center at Ronan High School.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Math Carnival Night at Linderman School

Math Carnival Night was featured last Thursday at Linderman Elementary School, giving students an opportuntiy to have some fun in a learning environment.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Two arrested in Polson for drugs after search

The Polson Police Department executed a residential search warrant as part of a short-term drug investigation last Friday afternoon, March 1. The warrant was executed at the Boettcher Terrace Apartments in the 800 block of 10th Avenue East. Evidence found during the search included methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana and numerous items …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pablo man charged with deliberate felony homicide in shooting death of Polson man

Daniel Chance Blixt, a 29-year-old Pablo resident, has been charged with deliberate homicide in the shooting death of 30-year-old Matthew Adam Posey Darnell of Polson, according to Lake County Sheriff and Coroner Don Bell.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man dies after shooting Thursday night in Pablo

Lake County Sheriff and Coroner Don Bell said in a news release that sheriff’s deputies, CS&K Tribal Police and Montana Highway Patrol responded to a 911 call about 9:39 p.m. Thursday about a shooting on Division Street in Pablo. Responding personnel found that a male had been shot several times. …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Charlo, Arlee girls drop first-round games at state tourney

Top-seeded Charlo and No. 2 Arlee were relegated to the consolation bracket of the Class C Girls Basketball Tournament since both 14C District teams lost their first-round games Thursday at Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

All in Stitches' manager Brown's retirement party March 7

A retirement part for All in Stitches manager Susan Brown will be held Thursday, March 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the store, located at 210 Main St. in downtown Polson.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

PHS' Zimmerer third in American Legion oratorical contest

Students from Flathead, Columbia Falls and Polson went 1-2-3 at the District #4 American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest and will advance to the department level in Belgrade on Saturday, March 9. The district contest was held in Polson at the Masonic Hall last Saturday, Feb. 23.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MV Has Talent entry deadline extended to March 1

Musicians, vocal and instrumental, thespians, comedians and dancers have two more weeks to register for the Mission Valley Has Talent 2019 competition, as the Feb. 15 deadline has been extended. The talent show is scheduled for Friday, March 15 at the Polson High School Auditorium. Registration deadline is now March …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Polson Middle School boat races The Fishermen earns Fastest Finish Award

Awards were presented in five categories for both the seventh- and eighth-grade classes at the conclusion of Polson Middle School boat races Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Early Childhood Services Baby Fair set for Saturday cancelled

The 12th Annual Early Childhood Services Baby Fair was set for Saturday, Feb. 9 at the SKC Gym in Pablo, but due to the weather forecast, the event has been cancelled for now — for the safety of people who were planning on traveling to the fair. It will be …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Parizeau receives max sentence for endangerment

A Big Arm man will spend the next 10 years behind bars without the possibility of parole following a sentencing last week in connection with the June 2018 death of a Ronan woman.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

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Between the Polson-Ronan varsity basketball games Friday, Jan. 25 at the Ronan Event Center, there was a Stand Up to Cancer recognition. Included was a short reading of information from the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the American Cancer Society for Coaches vs. Cancer.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Polson sends reminder about parked cars

The city of Polson is reminding residents about parked vehicles.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Reiners leads Polson to fifth

Led by individual state champion Julia Reiners, Polson finished in fifth place at the Class A Speech, Debate and Drama State Tournament.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'Babes' hit the stage in local play

The auditorium at Polson High School was quite patriotic as more than 100 local students took part in the Port Polson Players performance of “Babes To Broadway” last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ronan teenager dealing with rare tetanus infection

Following what was initially a mysterious illness, one Ronan High School student is in the hospital due to a tetanus infection.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Polson officer saves boy from drowning

The day began like most other days for Polson Police Officer Aaron Sutton.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Polson officer saves boy from drowning

The day began like most other days for Polson Police Officer Aaron Sutton.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

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On Saturday, Jan. 19 in Whitefish, students from Polson and Ronan high school participated in a Speech, Debate and Drama Western A Divisional competition.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Butte man arrested after Ronan investigation

Following a joint investigation with local agencies, the Ronan Police Department announced last week that a man suspected of selling drugs was taken into custody in December.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Polson fire under investigation

An investigation is ongoing for a Polson fire last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mission Valley Alumni tournament entries accepted

Entries are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for teams in the Mission Valley Alumni Tournament. The basketball tourney is set for this Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Ronan Events Center.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lake County Year in Review - 2018

Four connected in death of Cassandra Harris

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

CSKT and U.S. Attorney's Office reach settlement

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ pharmacy will pay more than $95,000 in a civil penalty, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

PHS debate team places fourth

A mix-up on the Montana High School Association calender led Polson High School debaters to attend the meet prepared for the wrong topic for a meet over the weekend, so they competed with just a few minutes to prepare their cases.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ronan Talks Turkey winners announced

Seventeen certificates were awarded through the community just before Thanksgiving.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Teen suspect in shooting apprehended after Pablo crash

A suspect in a shooting last week was apprehended over the weekend following a pursuit.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

County 911 offers alternate way to report emergencies

Lake County Dispatch services are offering an alternative way for callers to report emergencies besides calling 911.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lake County mitigation planning underway

Nearly 20 people from different disciplines attended the first “kick-off” meeting to update the Lake County mitigation plan.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Polson police start carrying Narcan

Polson police officers recently underwent training to help in the fight against opiate addiction.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

16-year-old male sought in connection with shooting in Ronan

Law enforcement officials in Lake County are seeking a 16-year-old male in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15 in Ronan.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lake County's Decker, Christopher, Nolan, Hertz, Read get election wins; Tester, Gianforte victorious

Voter turnout was what county officials called “excellent” as ballots were being counted into Wednesday morning for the 2018 Midterm General Election.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Officials working on draft of new county emergency plan

The Lake County Office of Emergency Management is teaming up with Tetra Tech to update the county’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP).w

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Polson police, law enforcement stop mobile drug shop

Local law enforcement carried out a drug raid last week at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino parking lot following an investigation.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Information on candidates in upcoming election

During candidate forums in Ronan and Polson earlier this month, six candidates from races within Lake County shared their views with more than 100 people.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man dead after Agency shooting

A fatal shooting near Dixon last week is still under investigaiton.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moss, Brooks head for Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame

Two current or past Lake County legends will be inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame during the Circle of Wagons gathering Feb. 8 and 9 at the Best Western Heritage Inn in Great Falls.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

One dead in Agency shooting

A fatal shooting near Dixon last week is still under investigaiton.

VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Assault charges against Sherwood dropped

One case against Donnovan Sherwood, 18, of Ravalli, was dismissed County Attorney Brendan McQuillan said.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Polson standoff ends peacefully

One man was taken into custody following a five-hour standoff in Polson last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Polson house busted for third time this year

For the third time this year, the Polson Police Department carried out a residential search warrant on a house in city limits.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Remains in North Dakota linked to Reservation

Remains of a missing person from the Flathead Indian Reservation have been found in North Dakota, according to officials.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Open burn season set to open on Oct. 1

It is not open burning season yet but, when it is within the next few weeks, please use caution. Open burning season begins Oct. 1 across western Montana and people wishing to burn yard debris or forest slash-piles should take several precautionary measures to ensure safety, to their own property …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Gun safe found at Turtle Lake

A gun safe was found last week at Turtle Lake, and authorities are turning to the public for information.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Remains in North Dakota linked to Reservation

Remains of a missing person from the Flathead Indian Reservation have been found in North Dakota, according to officials.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff's Office in search of vehicle connected to sexual assault

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information regarding suspicious vehicles reported in the county.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Seven busted in Polson drug raid

Seven people were arrested on drug charges following a raid Friday, Aug. 31, in Polson in the 600 block of Second Street West.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys & Girls Club receives new grant

The Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County has announced a grant that will be utilized at the new Ronan location.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bond reduction for Parizeau denied

A request for a bond reduction on a Lake County resident was rejected last week in 20th Judicial District Court following a release glitch several weeks prior.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dayton Daze in spotlight Saturday

Dayton will be abuzz Saturday, Sept. 8 for the annual Dayton Daze.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rattlesnake Fire at 64-percent containment

The Rattlesnake Fire, located 10 miles northeast of Hot Springs, measured at 1,374 acres and was 64 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, according to The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire.

VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Idaho man dies in Elmo cycle crash

An Idaho man died over the weekend following a crash near Elmo, according to law enforcement.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cause for Big Arm fire unknown

The cause of a fire Monday night on La Bella Road in Big Arm is undetermined, according to officials.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Polson High senior dies during weekend hike

A Polson High School senior died over the weekend following injuries he sustained while hiking at Mud Lake.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Prison inmate found dead

A Montana State Prison inmate died last week following an apparent suicide attempt, according to a press release from the facility.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Woman sentenced for December chase

A Missoula woman was back in court last week where she was sentenced for her involvement in a December high speed chase that crossed into Lake County.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Polson museum to be featured on TV

The Polson-Flathead Historical Museum will be featured on cable television next month, discussing the Flathead Lake Monster.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Spring offer for Sheriff's Labor Detail announced

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is offering a “spring special” for the Sheriff Labor Detail program.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Ronan Chamber holds awards luncheon

During the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce’s April luncheon, awards were handed out to those recognized for their work in the community.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Body of missing hiker found near St. Ignatius

A hiker was found dead near St. Ignatius Tuesday, one day after being reported missing.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Body of missing hiker found near St. Ignatius

A hiker was found dead near St. Ignatius Tuesday, one day after being reported missing.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Changes coming to Lake County Elections

Changes in the Lake County Elections department have been announced.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

New levy would help maintain roads

When voters in Lake County cast their votes in the June primary election they will have the opportunity to weigh in on a road levy that the Lake County Commissioners decided to put on the ballot.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Ronan celebrates St. Patrick's Day

The 29th Annual O’Ronan St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on Saturday, March 17 on Main Street in Ronan.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Two people charged in Polson raid

Two people have been charged following a raid in Polson last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

County website gets new look

Lake County has unveiled a fresh-faced website with the intention to make navigation easier for the public.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lake County 4H Aerospace holds fundraiser

During the 28th Annual Lake County Leader Trade Show, the Lake County 4H Aerospace project was invited to run concessions.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mission Valley Has Talent Competition auditions open

Auditions for the Mission Valley Has Talent competition are now open to the public with a purchase of a ticket for the finals to be held on March 9.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

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Classes for the Polson, Ronan and Pablo spring Hunter Education courses will begin Tuesday, Feb. 27 in Room 118 of the Beaverhead Math and Science building on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Program teaches youth about cooking, health

St. Luke is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County to promote healthy lifestyles to local youth. Registered Dietitian Jenny Robey will teach cooking classes at both the Ronan and Polson Boys and Girls Clubs.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hunter education classes announced

The first hunter and bowhunter education classes of 2018 are open to registration across northwest Montana.

VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New program for drug-addicted newborns starting at local hospital

Mothers with newborns experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) on the Flathead Reservation now have a new resource at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two people face charges following raid in Polson

Two people are facing charges following a search by the Polson Police Department last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ronan teacher resigns amid investigation

A teacher in the Ronan School District has resigned following an investigation.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

State unemployment rate matches nation's at 4.1 percent

Montana’s unemployment rate moved to 4.1 percent for the month of December despite payroll employment gains coming in as the second fastest in the nation.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Polson Fairgrounds have strong 2017

Last year was busy for one local non profit, as they raised funds to bring events to their grounds.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two local women receive grants

Two local women have received grants from Polson’s Philanthropic Education Organization Chapter BY to assist in reaching their educational goals. Both women are within two years of completing degrees at Salish Kootenai College (SKC).

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork shaken by quake

A mini quake shook Bigfork at approximately 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening, measured at a magnitude of 3.0 by the United States Geological Survey.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cash prizes for top three winners of talent show

Organizers of Mission Valley Has Talent have announced prizes for the March 9 competition.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Video on blood pressure available in Salish

A new video produced by a former director of the People’s Center focuses on people with high blood pressure.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Postal service employees arrested for intent to distribute

Two United States Postal Service employees were booked and released from the Lake County Jail after an investigation with multiple agencies.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Raids continue in Polson

Local law enforcement teamed up just after Christmas to ensure the safety of children as one agency picks up the pace on raids.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Phone scams on the rise in Lake County

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of fraudulent phone scams.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Polson to host film festival for second year in a row

The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) premieres its sixth annual winter film festival during the weekend of Jan. 26-28, 2018 at the Showboat Cinema on Main Street in Polson.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Polson PD recognized for service

On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Polson Police Department held its 2017 Awards Banquet and Christmas Party at Elk’s Lodge 1695.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former Montana resident scheduled for January court appearance

Former Montana resident Shane Northweather is scheduled to make an appearance next month after his sentencing was continued during court last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

No injuries after high-speed chase

One man has been charged after he led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase on roadways and through fields last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Native American vets recognized

More than 30 Native American veterans were recognized Tuesday morning at Kicking Horse Jobs Corps in Ronan, as they were escorted by students to an assembly and then to lunch.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

St. Ignatius students donate 3,600 items to food bank

Students in the St. Ignatius district have donated more than 3,000 pounds of food to the Mission Food Bank.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fire danger low on Flathead reservation

On Oct. 4, the Division of Fire announced that due to “significant and widespread rain,” fire danger has dropped to “low” on the Flathead Indian Reservation, according to a press release.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Minimum wage to increase

Governor Steve Bullock has announced that Montanans earning minimum wage will see an increase beginning Jan. 1, 2018, according to a press release.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ronan PD partners with Child Safety Council

The Ronan Police Department has announced that it will be teaming up with the National Child Safety Council.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pablo resident suspected in fatal shooting

A Pablo man is currently at the Lake County Jail after he allegedly shot and killed another Pablo resident early Saturday morning.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

County man found guilty of criminal endangerment

A Lake County man was found guilty of a felony stemming from a November 2016 incident.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fire restrictions to be lifted Wednesday

On Wednesday, fire restrictions will be lifted for the county, according to County Commissioner Dave Stipe.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fire department celebrates successful Dayton Daze

Although smoke lingered over the weekend, a county fair atmosphere permeated the air at the 26th annual Dayton Daze celebration on Saturday, Sept. 9.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

No new fires reported over weekend

No new fires resulted from the weekend’s forecasted lightning, according to fire officials.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Report shows 2017 warmest summer on record in Montana

This summer is the warmest on record for the state of Montana, according to a new report.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fire activity brings unhealthy air conditions

Increased fire activity in northwest Montana, coupled with unfavorable weather conditions, have left the Mission Valley and much of the region with terrible air quality over the past few days. With weather conditions not expected to improve, the smokey conditions could stay around for some time.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Nearby wildfire kept at bay

Firefighters were able to slow the growth of the Blue Bay fire Sunday as they “strengthened and extended” fire lines surrounding the lightning-caused blaze.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New amphitheater debuts for Aber Day Reunion Concert

The Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater was christened Saturday for the Aber Day Reunion Concert as part of Summerfest on Flathead Lake.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tribes announce change in emergency watercraft restrictions

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council took action Tuesday, Aug. 8 that will allow watercraft with electric trolling motors on certain Flathead Reservation waters, according to a press release.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Polson man in deep water over Coast Guard impersonation charges

A Polson man is facing felony charges following allegations that he impersonated a member of the U.S. Coast Guard while on Flathead Lake.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Polson man in deep water over Coast Guard impersonation

A Polson resident has been charged after officials confirmed he impersonated a member of the Coast Guard.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tribe recognized for work against invasive species

During the Flathead Lakers annual meeting on Wednesday, July 26, the nonprofit recognized the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes for their work with preventing the spread of invasive species.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2 killed in car crashes across Lake County

A pair of car crashed killed two people in Lake County last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vandals strike on Skyline Drive

Vandals spray-painted portions of the retaining wall along Skyline Drive over the weekend.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tribes update emergency watercraft restrictions

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have updated their watercraft restrictions enacted to prevent the spread of invasive mussels into the Flathead Basin.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Local boaters reminded to visit invasive species check stations

As spring weather sets in the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are reminding area residents that all watercraft must be inspected and cleared by a certified boat inspector before launching into any Flathead Reservation water body.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Man wanted for thefts involving local businesses

The Polson Police Department is seeking information on the location of a man wanted on 19 counts of theft involving local business, according to a Facebook post issued on March 22.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Flathead Lake levels continue to fall

After experiencing yet another cold, wet month in the Flathead Basin, operators of the Selis Ksanka Qlispe Dam will continue droping lake levels for winter flood management, according to February operations report from Energy Keepers, Inc.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Suspect arrested in Woods Bay robbery

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery of the Sitting Duck Bar in Woods Bay last month, according to a press release from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board to meet

The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 22 beginning at 10 a.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Headquarters on Meridian Road in Kalispell. Board Chairman Terry Tanner invites all interested persons to attend.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Comment sought on no wake zones

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission is seeking public comment on new no wake zones proposed on three different waterbodies, including Cromwell Channel on Flathead Lake.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Polson schools recognized for Advanced Placement program

The Polson School District has received national recognition for its advanced placement courses with the recent reception of an award from The College Board.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Alcohol compliance checks slated for local vendors

Local alcohol vendors are reminded to serve responsibly in light of a partnership between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s and the Montana Department of Public Health and Humans Services, which will use grant money to fund alcohol compliance checks.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Daines announces funding for CSKT diabetes programs

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, has announced the allocation of over $1 million in grant money to Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to aid diabetes treatment and prevention efforts on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Polson middle schooler earns black belt in karate

On Sept. 17, after 3,163 days, 3,843 hours and 205,344 miles, Polson 13-year-old Ethan McCauley, earned his Black Belt in Karate. The honor came after an intense four-hour test composed of kicks, self-defense, one-steps, weapons defense, sparring, and board breaking before a black belt board of examiners, and an audience …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Elks Lodge holding annual Hoop Shoot

Mission Valley Elks Lodge will be hosting their Annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Linderman Gymnasium in Polson. Free registration and warm up will run from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Contest will begin at 11:00 a.m. Contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-13 (as of …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Open burning season officially over

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued a reminder that the fall open burning season ended on Nov. 30. No open burning is allowed in the Western Montana Burn Zone until March 1, 2017, unless specific permission is obtained from the department. The Western Montana Burn Zone includes Lincoln, …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Players performing Christmas musical

The Port Polson Players are ushering in the holidays with their Christmas musical, “The Greatest Gift on Earth.” Performances will take place on Dec. 9, 10 and 11 as well as Dec. 16, 17 and 18. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., at Sunday matinées start at 2 …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ronan student chosen for regional music ensemble

A Ronan High School student has been selected to perform in an prestigious regional musical ensemble.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Successful hunting season draws to close

Northwest Montana hunters wrapped up another successful big game season on Sunday.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local woman selected to Humanities Montana board

A Mission-valley woman has been selected as one of three new board members for the nonprofit organization Humanities Montana.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Energy Share accepting applications

Energy Share of Montana is accepting applications for emergency heating assistance at Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana in Kalispell. Energy Share is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to Montanans facing financial difficulties which may result in loss of heat or lights in their home. Energy Share helps an …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish woman to describe “Year on Mars”

Whitefish scientist and explorer Carmel Johnston will speak at the Mission Mountain Audubon Society’s Dec. 1 meeting about her experience participating in a year-long research program simulating life on the planet Mars.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Combined effort quells haystack fire

It required 20,000 gallons of water and 21 personnel, but fire crews from across the area were able to douse a blaze which had fully engulfed a haystack, shed and farm equipment off River Breaks Road on Nov. 10

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

State to finalize Flathead Lake no-wake zone proposal

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will take final action on the petition for a no-wake zone in Cromwell Channel in Flathead Lake during its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 17 in Helena.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cherry Festival has ripe history

Polson’s annual Cherry Festival started with an idea from downtown business owner, Jackie Cripe, who wanted to showcase the gorgeous small-town atmosphere of Polson and the quaint downtown storefronts she knew tourists loved to visit.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

One person dies in Swan Highway crash

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Firework courtesy encouraged

Wetter conditions mean that there will be fireworks in Polson this July 4, after dry conditions last year led to widespread bans.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Accident stalls delivery of Leader in south part of county

Copies of Thursday’s Lake County County Leader were not delivered to racks south of Connie’s Countryside Cafe at the intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 212 due to an automobile accident. Newspapers will be placed in racks as soon as they are available.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man killed by falling tree

A man died after a tree fell on him near a logging camp Monday morning near Lake Mary Ronan.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Results from the Special Olympics

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

4H shooting sports results

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Special Olympians show off skills at regional competition

The Polson Pirates Special Olympics team has been working hard the past few months to prepare for their spring games. Below are the results from their games this past weekend.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Polson's Lamphere named a winner of SAT Challenge

Fifty-four Montana seventh and eighth graders were honored at the annual Spring AGATE Conference in Great Falls on Friday, April 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Justice Court

From the bench of Lake County Justice Court Judge Randal Owens:

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Pablo to get AIS inspection station

On March 2, 2016, two of the Flathead Region’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspection stations – Browning and Clearwater Junction – opened for business. “Unfortunately, the Highway 93 watercraft inspection station at Pablo did not originally come together as planned,” said Caryn Miske, Executive Director of the Flathead Basin Commission. …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Polson graduate appointed to Merchant Marine Academy

Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines announced last week that a recent graduate of Polson High School was accepted to the prestigious U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Montana Law Enforcement Academy graduates 58 new officers; Couture receives defensive tactics award

At a ceremony last week, the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) graduated 58 new officers who will serve 30 different agencies across the state. The MLEA is operated by the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ), providing basic and advanced training for state, county, city and tribal law enforcement officers throughout …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Team championship, team spirit and community participation mark state swim meet

On March 5 and 6, Mission Valley Aquatics and the Lake Monsters Swim Team hosted the Montana Swimming Junior B-C State Championship. To call the weekend a success would be a drastic understatement.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dresen takes second at state oratorical contest

The Montana American Legion High School Oratorical Competition sponsored by the American Legion of Montana and its 134 Posts located throughout Montana concluded in Belgrade on Sunday February 28. Michael Fuller of Helena who attends Helena High School prevailed over four other contestants for the right to represent Montana at …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana bison struck by lightning doing well in Iowa

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LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Four local athletes chosen for Shrine Game

Four local football players have been selected to play in the 70th annual East-West Shrine game in Butte this summer. Brad Brazill and Patrick BigSam of Arlee were both selected, as was Michael Delaney of Charlo. Brazill and BigSam both competed in the Class C Eight-man state championship game. Delaney …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ronan's Couture, Bluemel qualify for NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick championships

Eight youths from Western Montana have qualified to compete in the NFL Team Championship of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick (PPK) program. The competition will be held in Seattle on Saturday, Nov. 28, with an awards luncheon and halftime exhibition as part of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

SKC Lady Bison to hold fundraiser

On Wednesday, November 18, the Salish Kootenai College Lady Bison will be hosting a cancer awareness day on the campus in Pablo, leading up the a home game. There will be various activities leading up to the Lady Bison game against the Little Bighorn College Lady Rams.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Polson Middle School releases honor roll for first quarter

Here are the students who made the honor roll the quarter at Polson Middle School.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local kids do well at Western Montana Punt, Pass and Kick competition

Eighty-four boys and girls ages 6-15 participated at the Western Montana Sectional competition of the NFL Punt Pass & Kick program held October 5 in Missoula. Thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Bluemel of Ronan set an age group record in the punting event, with her mark of 116 feet, 4 inches, besting the …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Mission Valley Mariners A team takes third at home tourney

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Spring weather brings out the boater in all of us

As the weather gets warmer, the temptation increases to get out on the water. But before you launch your boat, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden Captain Lee Anderson has some reminders to make sure you have a safe time on the water.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Spring weather brings out the boater in all of us

As the weather gets warmer, the temptation increases to get out on the water. But before you launch your boat, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden Captain Lee Anderson has some reminders to make sure you have a safe time on the water.

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Trucker rolls rig, spills acid along Flathead

A freight truck that crashed on Montana 35 Thursday next to Flathead Lake spilled 125 gallons of phosphoric acid.

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Trucker rolls rig, spills acid along Flathead

A freight truck that crashed on Montana 35 Thursday next to Flathead Lake spilled 125 gallons of phosphoric acid.

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Senior News - June 19

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Travel softball roundup - June 19

GREAT FALLS — A plethora of area travel softball teams traveled to Great Falls over the weekend to compete in the 18th Electric City Heat Classic.

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Births - June 19

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Rounders, Seeley tri-umphant at Wasa Lake

WASA LAKE, B.C. — A regiment of the Mission Valley Rounders enjoyed good weather and (relatively) warm water at the Wasa Lake (British Columbia) triathlon series over the weekend.

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Thomas William “Bill” Roberts

Bill Roberts, of Charlo, passed away on May 5. There will be a memorial service held in the Charlo Catholic Church on Saturday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m.

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Betty Shoumaker

Betty Shoumaker, 88, of Polson died Thursday, May 29 in Polson after a short illness. She was born on Feb 21, 1926, in Clearmont, Wyo. to Noah Askins and Susie Miller Askins, both formerly of Kentucky. She attended schools in Buffalo and Clearmont, WY and graduated high school at Clearmont.

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Cardinals finish perfect season

The Majors division Polson Cardinals capped off an undefeated season when the 11 and 12-year-olds took first place in the league championship tournament this past weekend in Ronan.

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Mission Valley ropers shine at state

KALISPELL — Five Mission Valley rodeo standouts earned spots in next month’s National High School Rodeo Finals at the state high school rodeo last weekend.

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Local Golf Briefs - June 12

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Gerhardt leads Chiefs at state track finals

BUTTE – Ronan ran to 18th and 22nd in the Class B boys and girls track and field state championships, respectively, last weekend.

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Charlo boys win West

MISSOULA — Charlo’s boys repeated their Western C divisional track and field title with a convincing team win in Missoula last weekend.

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Maidens fourth at West B track

MISSOULA — Second-place finishes from Ally Buhr in the pole vault and Lee Camel in the long jump led Ronan’s girls’ track and field team to fourth at the West B-C divisional meet in Missoula last weekend.

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10Sticks falls at state tourney

WHITEFISH — 10Sticks club lacrosse traveled to Whitefish with the rest of the state’s teams to meet for the Montana Lacrosse Association tournament.

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Prep Softball Briefs - May 22

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Letters - May 22

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Polson hosts ABC invitational

POLSON — Andrew Weltz was the lone Polson athlete to win an event for the host team at the ABC Invitational, the Pirates’ last regular-season track meet of 2014.

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Maidens take 6B crown

MISSOULA — Ronan’s girls’ track team raced to a win in the two-day District 6B track and field championships at Big Sky High School in Missoula on Friday and Saturday.

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Polson - Third Quarter Honor Rolls

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Charlo sweeps 14C track titles

POLSON — Charlo’s boys’ and girls’ track teams took home the hardware from the District 14C track and field meet last Thursday in Polson.

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Victims identified in fatal Ronan crash

Authorities have released the names of two women killed in a car crash outside of Ronan early Monday morning.

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M's camp hosts record number

POLSON — The Mission Valley Mariners Baseball Camp hosted a record 76 youngsters Saturday, coach Jami Hanson said. Mariners players spent the morning instructing up-and-coming ballplayers in drills.

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Ronan rehires Woll for 2014-15

RONAN — Ronan’s school board voted unanimously Thursday to rehire Steve Woll as the high school’s boys basketball coach Monday, less than two months after he had not been recommended for rehire by the school’s administration.

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Mariners drop close one in Kalispell

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Prep Softball Briefs - May 8

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Prep track and field briefs - May 8

Charlo’s boys’ track team won yet another meet last weekend, this time taking the Seeley-Swan Invitational in Missoula by seven points over second-place Troy.

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Jury finds fault with Hyundai

POLSON — A Lake County jury determined the Hyundai Motor Company at fault in a 2011 fatal crash on Highway 93 near Arlee, ending the suspenseful 11-day trial.

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Tennis playoffs looming near

Polson’s tennis season is about to become the postseason, and the Pirates’ girls team couldn’t be playing better.

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Mack Days update - Week 8

2014 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake will conclude May 18 after 10 straight days of lake trout fishing beginning on May 9. So far in the event there has been 24 days of fishing with a total of 21,471 lake trout entries turned in by 231 lake trout anglers.

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Polson sweeps Lake County Invitational

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Prep softball briefs - May 8

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Fanning the flame

LAKE COUNTY — Members of the law enforcement community and carried the torch from Rollins to Arlee for the Law Enforcement Torch Run last week with the help of several community members and the Special Olympics athletes who benefit from the event.

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Prep track and field - May 8

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Letters - May 8

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Prep track and field bests

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Senior News - May 8

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Mariners take two in Eureka

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Lake County election results from May 6

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14-year-old in custody after stabbing in Mission

ST. IGNATIUS – Authorities have a 14-year-old St. Ignatius boy in custody after he allegedly stabbed a 17-year-old boy, also of Mission, multiple times in the back and once in the head.

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Prep tennis briefs - May 1

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Track and field - May 1

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Letters - May 1

Concerning senior services

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Prep Track Bests

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Mariners drop a pair to start season

POLSON — The Mission Valley Mariners played ball for the first time in 2014, and Saturday was a day the M’s may want to forget as they fell to the AA Kalispell Lakers twice.

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Law enforcement and court records - May 1

Justice Court, Judge Joey Jayne presiding

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Lake County 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls

Dixon

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Births - May 1

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William T. Suttenfield

William T. Suttenfield, Jr., age 75, passed away on Friday, April 18, at his residence in Polson, after fighting a valiant two year battle with cancer.

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Montana lawmakers support disaster assistance request

LAKE COUNTY – Lake County could receive an estimated $1 million in federal disaster funds to repair rural roads damaged by the March flooding, said Commissioner Bill Barron.

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Prep Track Results - April 24

Thompson Falls Invitational

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Letters - April 24

Fort Connah a local gem

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Law enforcement and court records - April 24

District Court, Judge Manley presiding

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Prep Softball Roundup - April 24

from Thursday, April 17

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Prep Tennis Roundup - April 24

from Saturday, April 19

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Prep Tennis Roundup - April 17

from Friday, April 11

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Local Track Bests - April 17

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William (Bill) Robert Repnak

William (Bill) Robert Repnak, 83, passed away at his home in Lakeside on April 8 from a degenerative heart condition.

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Letters - April 17

Former CME employees

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Law enforcement and court records - April 17

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Local Bowling Results

Week of April 8

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Births - April 17

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Class B tennis season begins

ST. IGNATIUS — Ronan and Mission’s girls tennis teams fought to a 3-3 tie in both teams’ season-opening match last Thursday.

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LOCALS IN COLLEGE: Softball update

Several Mission Valley softball stars have gone on to continue their illustrious careers at the college level and are enjoying tremendous success in the 2014 campaign. In fact, five local products now at community colleges boast gaudy batting averages in excess of .400. Here’s a quick peek at the eye-popping …

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Local Bowling Results

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Lake Monsters swim in state masters meet in Missoula

MISSOULA — Nine swimmers represented the valley’s Lake Monsters swim team at the Montana Masters State Swim Meet at the Grizzly Pool in Missoula over the weekend.

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Robert H. Schall

Robert H. Schall, Jr., 63, from Arlee, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born June 25, 1950. He spent his entire life in Arlee, most of it on the Schall Ranch. His rodeo career is legendary. He was an accomplished bareback …

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Laura "Laurie" Corcoran

Laura “Laurie” Corcoran passed away in Missoula on March 20, 2014 after a very long and courageous battle with renal failure and cancer. Laurie was born in Missoula on Dec. 11, 1950 to Fred Erickson and Betty Hart Erickson. She grew up in Polson and graduated from Polson High School …

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Births - April 3

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Senior News - April 3

Arlee

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Letters to the editor - April 3

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Law enforcement and court records - April 3

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Jane W. Winkley

Jane Wells Winkley, 77, was born in Norwood, Ohio on June 22, 1936 to John and Ruth (Morgan) Wells. She joined her brothers Ralph, Don, Ivan and sister Mary. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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Earl W. Wharton

Dr. Earl W. Wharton, “Doc” to his friends, and “Honey” to his wife, Betty, was born in Akron, Ohio on July 2, 1925, to Dr. L. Earl and Neva Wharton.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Betty M. Montgomery

Betty M. Montgomery passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Vancouver, Wash., after a long illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Betty was born on July 4, 1938 in Big Arm, to William and Mabel Montgomery, one of nine children.

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Joshua Ryan Christiansen

Joshua Ryan Christiansen “Josh” passed away in his home on Wednesday, March 12. He was born to Scott Christiansen and Tracy Robinson on April 2, 1991 in the Ronan hospital.

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Linda Lee (Dickson) DeYoung

Linda Lee (Dickson) DeYoung passed away March 15, 2014 in Mesa, Ariz. She met John Wesley DeYoung and after two years of being high school sweethearts they were married in 1963 and were together for 51 years. Linda was born May 21, 1946 in Polson to Clair and Erma Dickson. …

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Barbara Toycen Amestoy

With the passing of a family member, mom would always say “one less spoke in the wheel,” meaning one less member in our family circle. It has now become her turn. Mom was a true Montana lady. Born in Kalispell and passing in Kalispell, she never wanted to call any …

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Local Bowling Results

Tuesday Moonlighters

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Local Bowling Results

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Little Guy Wrestling Results

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CSKT announces start of spring Mack Days

The 2014 Spring Mack Days will begin March 14. We are looking forward to a great spring event. Go to the www.mackdays.com website for information-fishing tips, entry forms, videos, boat safety, weather information, fish ID, etc., and updates during the event.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Polson Middle to send wrestlers to nationals

The Polson Middle School wrestling team finished in third place at the State Middle School Tournament held at Fergus County High School in Lewistown on Saturday, March 8.

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Local Bowling Results

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All-star game rosters announced

Rosters were announced for the 19th Annual Mission Valley All-Star Basketball Game, to be played Thursday, March 25 at Salish Kootenai College.

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Local Bowling Results

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Local Bowling Results

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Local Bowling Results

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Prep girls basketball roundup

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Prep boys basketball roundup

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Prep Girls Basketball Roundup

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Prep boys basketball roundup

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Local Bowling Results

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Prep boys basketball roundup

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Prep Girls Basketball Roundup

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Prep wrestling roundup

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Local Bowling Results

at Sportspage Bowl

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Prep wrestling roundup

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Prep girls basketball roundup

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Prep boys basketball roundup

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Local Bowling Results

at Sportspage Bowl

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Prep wrestling roundup

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Prep girls basketball roundup

from Tuesday, Jan. 14

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Prep boys basketball roundup

from Tuesday, Jan. 14

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Local Bowling Results

from Jan. 14-17

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Prep Wrestling Roundup

Tuesday, Jan. 7

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Prep girls basketball roundup

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Prep boys basketball roundup

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Local Bowling Results

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Prep Basketball Roundup, Jan. 3-Jan. 6

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Polson defeats Libby in dual

LIBBY — Polson’s wrestling team opened 2014 on the right foot, crushing Libby in a Northwest A Conference dual match on Thursday, Jan. 2.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Les Rice service award ceremony postponed

ST. IGNATIUS — The service award ceremony for former Mission girls basketball coach Les Rice originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21 has been postponed until an undetermined date in January.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local Bowling Results

at Sportspage Bowl

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2013 All-County Cross Country

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Western C 8-man All-Conference Football Teams

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District 6-B All-Conference Football Teams

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SKC's Green recognized by state of Montana

MISSOULA — Salish Kootenai College junior Eva Green was tabbed as one of nine Montana student-athletes to receive the 2013 Montana Athletes in Service Award sponsored by Montana Campus Compact, the organization announced.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Elks to host free throw competition in Polson

POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Club will host a free throw shooting contest on Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Linderman Elementary School gymnasium.

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Locals in College Updates

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Bowling Scores

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Volleyball Divisionals Pairings

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2013 Shrine Game raises record figure

BUTTE — The Board of Directors of the Montana East-West Shrine Game has approved the donation of $146,000 to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane, Wash.

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Prep volleyball stat leaders

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Weekly Bowling Results

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Board recommends netting on Flathead Lake

POLSON— At a meeting last Wednesday night, the Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board reached a proactive decision to reduce lake trout numbers in Flathead Lake, paving the way for Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal officials to proceed with their controversial plan to net the introduced fish species.

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Obituaries

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County Commissioner Questionnaires

The two candidates for the office of Lake County Commissioner were issued the same questionnaire as the Justice of the Peace challengers:

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Punt, Pass & Kick Sectional

Ronan participants in the Sectional Punt, Pass, and Kick competition flash some pigskin on the Chiefs’ home field. In the back row, from left to right, are Dylan McLeod, Chenoa Wander, Micalann McCrea, Veyanna Curley and Kuba Detwiler. In the front row, from left to right, are Maggi Lake, Colter …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Meet the Justice of the Peace candidates

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Cold front ushers in October

On Wednesday, residents of Northwest Montana awoke to cold weather conditions that one would typically expect to encounter in late fall - not the first week of October.

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Mussels found on two boats in Montana

MONTANA — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials reported June 29 that so far this season two boats carrying signs of quagga mussels have been identified at aquatic invasive species inspection stations in Montana.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Polson man faces two charges

POLSON — A 41-year-old Polson man is now facing a charge of failing to register as a sex offender after an assault Tuesday.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

License exam station expands hours

POLSON — In an effort to better serve the community, the Polson Driver License Exam Station will expand its time of operation to five days per week. The station is located at 3 9th Ave. West, Suite 4. It is closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Information sought in Polson stabbing

POLSON — Authorities are seeking information regarding a May 17 stabbing in Polson. The incident occurred on the corner of 10th Ave. West and 3rd St. West at about 11 p.m.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Property vandalized in Polson

POLSON — Early in the morning of Thursday, May 31, windows were broken at Three Dog Down business on U.S. Highway 93 in Polson. The vandal(s) remain at large. Lake County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,500 reward for information that may help law enforcement solve this case.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fathers and families fish for free

MONTANA — This Father’s Day weekend, grab the pole and tackle box, but leave your fishing license at home. For the second straight year, no documentation will be required for those fishing in Montana waters over the designated weekend.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Polson hires new superintendent

POLSON — The Polson School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that a contract for superintendent of schools for the Polson School District has been offered to Dr. Linda Reksten. The board of trustees expects to approve a signed contract at their Monday, June 11, 2012 board meeting.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

County updates SVOR

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been updating its portion of the state Sexual and Violent Offender Registry.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Watercraft inspection stations open

MONTANA — Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program Watercraft Inspection stations across the state opened last week, specifically the one on U.S. Hwy 93 in Ronan, which is open seven days a week, 12 hours per day.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Two bears struck, killed by vehicles

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — A black bear was struck and killed in a collision with a vehicle in the late afternoon on Sunday, May 20 on Hwy. 35.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lake County's unofficial district election results

Here are the official results of the May 8 District Election in Lake County:

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Kovick pleads guilty to Cornerstone Ponzi Scheme

MISSOULA — In a federal court session in Missoula on April 25, 2012, Keith B. Kovick pleaded guilty for his role in the Polson-based company, Cornerstone Financial Inc., which defrauded investors in Montana’s largest Ponzi Scheme.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Man admits to pointing gun at partner's head

POLSON — Arnold McDonald pleaded guilty in Lake County District Court last Thursday to charges of Partner or Family Member Assault and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence after allegedly holding a gun to his partner’s head, then asking her to lie about it later and hiding the weapon under …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

School district ratifies agreement, begins search for new superintendent

POLSON — The Polson Board of Education voted unanimously to ratify an agreement between the district and Superintendent David Whitesell that terminated Whitesell’s 26-month tenure as superintendent and resolved several ongoing litigious matters, Wednesday night.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Polson man fires shots at family reunion

POLSON — A family reunion proved to be too much stress for a 66-year-old man who was given a five-year suspended sentence in Lake County District Court last Thursday for firing a .40 caliber pistol from the basement of his house toward the upstairs area which was occupied by his …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lake County settles two human rights claims

POLSON — Two individuals filed human rights complaints against Lake County and Lake County's Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall in December. One claim settled for $110,000 while the other settled for $45,000.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

SKC receives grant funds

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College received $25,053 in Acce$$ Grant funds from the nonprofit Student Assistance Foundation on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Acce$$ Grants are awarded by SAF to Montana postsecondary schools and the amount awarded is based on enrollment numbers.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two Pablo men face federal charges

GREAT FALLS — Two Pablo residents were among three men arraigned in a Great Falls federal court session on charges of violations of the Bald and Golden Eagle Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act on Monday, Feb. 6

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Woman sentenced in SKC Housing Authority theft

MISSOULA — Leah Danielle Morton, a 32-year-old resident of Ronan, got five years probation for her guilty plea to theft from a Tribal organization during a federal court session in Missoula on Jan. 5. In addition, she must pay a special assessment of $100 and restitution, which will be determined …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Former Mission standout earns accolades

RICHMOND, IND. — Zane Foster, an Earlham College first-year and son of Ralph Foster of Saint Ignatius, Mont., has been selected as a Bonner Scholar.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Year in Review: Part I

Don't say good-bye to 2011 just yet. Join us as we recount the good, the bad and the unique Mission Valley news stories that made headlines this past year.

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FWP extends wolf hunt

MONTANA — The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission on Dec. 8 extended the state’s wolf hunt until Feb. 15.

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Raising the Roof

POLSON — Visitors to the building site of Mission Valley Aquatics’ new indoor pool facility in Polson have seen some drastic changes to the structure in recent weeks.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Counterfeit bills circulating

POLSON — Local merchants should be on the lookout for counterfeit $20 and $100 bills, which are in circulation in the Polson community, said Polson Police.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Woman pleads guilty to theft from CSKT program

MISSOULA — A Ronan woman admitted to stealing nearly $10,000 from a Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal program in federal court last week.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Loni Havlovick named MSU Outstanding Freshman

BOZEMAN - Former Polson High School athlete Loni Havlovick was

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Obituary - Velva J. Lanier

POLSON — Velva J. "Happy" Lanier was born in Huntley on May 19, 1915, to Grace and Oliver Johnson.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO