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Billy Gene Proud, 86
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Billy Gene Proud, 86

Billy Gene Proud, age 86 of Dayton, passed away peacefully in Missoula on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. His family was by his side.

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Legals for March, 14 2024

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Opposes Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act

I moved to northwestern Montana in 2021 and I have found so much mental and physical healing from the beauty of this wilderness.


Amelia Ruth Gipe, 103
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Amelia Ruth Gipe, 103

Amelia Ruth Gipe, age 103, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

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In appreciation of strong women

“It's the mark of a backward society … when decisions are made for women by men.” (Melinda Gates)

The Republicans I grew up with – revisited
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The Republicans I grew up with – revisited

My father and his brother, younger by 20 years, were both ardent Republicans. They came from rural poverty, worked hard, and became successful, each in his own fashion. Along the way, they got an education in public schools, went to taxpayer-supported land grant colleges and worked for the privilege of an education.


SKC Lady Bison win national championship
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SKC Lady Bison win national championship

The SKC Lady Bison are national champions again. The 2024 American Indian Higher Education Consortium featured the best American Indian schools in the country facing off in both men’s and women’s basketball at Concordia College March 5-7.

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January Births at the Nesting Place

The following births were recorded at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center's Nesting Place in January

Box sentenced for car theft, bail jumping
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Box sentenced for car theft, bail jumping

A Polson man admitted to stealing a car and skipping court. Charlie Corbin Box, 20, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court March 6 to felony theft and bail jumping charges.


Mary Belle Kinsel Boyd Grazier, 97
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Mary Belle Kinsel Boyd Grazier, 97

Mary Belle Kinsel Boyd Grazier of Ronan passed peacefully at the age of 97 on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Mary Belle was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Thomas and Mary Kinsel on July 30, 1926.

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February Births at the Nesting Place

The following births were recorded in February at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place

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Area players named to All-Conference Northwest A Team

With the basketball season concluded, several area players were honored on the All-Conference Northwest A team.


County officials look for answers from U.S. Attorney
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County officials look for answers from U.S. Attorney

Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has given the county felony jurisdiction over tribal members on the Flathead Reservation for nearly 60 years.

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St. Ignatius Seniors: One Happy Camper

Thank you for all who came to Bingo. One Happy Camper went home with a $100 for blackout.

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Legals for March, 14 2024


Polson woman admits to pointing gun at spouse
March 14, 2024 midnight

Polson woman admits to pointing gun at spouse

A Polson woman, accused of pointing a gun at her husband, will avoid more jail time. Elizabeth Simone Richard, 36, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court March 6 to misdemeanor assault as part of an agreement that amended one count of felony assault with a weapon to misdemeanor assault.

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Time Capsule: From the weekly archives

Benefit dance, knife fight and Bison Range: News from the archives of the Ronan Pioneer

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Thank you to a kind stranger

I wanted to write a brief "Thank You" to the stranger (or unknown friend) who paid for some groceries for me about four weeks ago at Harvest Foods.


Water managers host meeting on water supply outlook
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Water managers host meeting on water supply outlook

With the official first day of spring less than a week away, farmers, ranchers and recreationists are paying close attention to weather forecasts and snowpack measurements – as are the region’s water managers.

Louise Andrew
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Louise Andrew

Louise V. Andrew passed away at her home in Niarada on March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.