Polson wins twice at Butte’s Laverne Combo tourney

Kobbey Smith homered and scored four runs and Katelynne Druyvestein and Nikki Kendall combined on a four-inning no-hitter Friday as Polson beat Hamilton at the Laverne Combo Tournament.

Whitefish schools' mask policy triggers protests

Parents, students and others have gathered in downtown Whitefish on several recent occasions to protest the Whitefish School Board's decision to require younger students to wear masks indoors as the school year begins.

Glacier drops pair to Helena schools

Glacier lost a pitchers’ duel to Helena Capital, then got out-hit by Helena High, dropping a pair of Western AA softball games at the Glacier High fields.

Anti-masker makes a scene at local business

Flathead County Sheriff’s deputies were on the way after an area business called when a man became irate over having to wear a mask.

Tool gauges COVID capacity for local testing, monitoring

In an effort to provide further insight into the valley’s COVID-19 cases, the Flathead City-County Health Department recently released an online community indicator dashboard that displays whether certain aspects of the local testing, monitoring and health-care system are at, or nearing, capacity.

Legals for August, 15 2020

Blood donors can learn COVID-19 antibody status

In addition to helping tackle the nation’s ongoing shortage of blood donations, individuals who choose to donate to a Vitalant blood center can now also learn their COVID-19 antibody status after donating.

Legals for March, 29 2021

Local-option tax long overdue

Just as there is a divide between big cities and small towns in national politics, so too there is a marked division between urban areas and rural counties in Montana — and never is that division more marked than when the topic is local-option sales taxes.

Application for neo-Nazi march still not filed

Although The Daily Stormer neo-Nazi website is touting a planned march in Whitefish on Jan. 16, the city of Whitefish has not received an application for a special event on that date, Whitefish City Manager Chuck Stearns confirmed Thursday afternoon.

FVCC enrollment dips slightly

Following two years of steady growth, Flathead Valley Community College experienced a slight decline in this year’s full-time fall enrollment.

Sun Road status ambiguous as weekend starts

Two things seemed clear Friday afternoon about the opening date for the Going-to-the-Sun Road: Glacier National Park isn’t inclined to make predictions and the online tool that updates the road’s status would not be available this weekend.

Trebek reaches 1-year mark in cancer fight with hope, candor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek marked his one-year battle against pancreatic cancer with candor about how hard it’s been and a vow to keep going.

Woman concerned about stalking

A West Reserve Drive woman called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies to report her ex-boyfriend's girlfriend, with whom she has a rocky relationship, may have impersonated somebody else on an online social networking site, received an invitation to her Super Bowl party, and thus obtained her address. She was worried that the woman, who lives in Seattle, may come to the Flathead Valley and harm her.

Rudolph Timothy Ringhoff, 62

Rudolph Timothy Ringhoff, 62, of Polson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. Rudy was born on July 10, 1947, in Olympia, Wash., the son of Fred H. and Lydia Opal Ringhoff. He graduated from Columbia High School in Burbank, Wash., attended LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas, and graduated from Western Baptist Bible College. He then attended San Francisco Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated from Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary in Portland, with a Master of Divinity degree. Rudy helped to put himself through seminary by driving tanker trucks for both the Arco and Texaco oil companies. He married his high school sweetheart, Rita Soden, on Aug. 9, 1969, and together had two children, Tim and Jennifer. He counted it a privilege and a gift of the Lord to be able to serve Him in this beautiful valley and the dear people of First Baptist Church for almost 32 years. He loved all of you very much. Rudy was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Zoe. Survivors include his loving wife, Rita, of Polson; son, Tim, and Rachelle Ringhoff, of Gretna, Neb.; daughter, Jennifer, and Travis Stidham, of White Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Bryar, Ashton, Isabella, Trae and Marena; his mother, Lydia Opal Ringhoff, of Everett, Wash.; a sister, Mary, and Ted Reed, of Everett; and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the First Baptist Church of Polson, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Rodney Myrum will officiate. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 40401 Montana 35, Polson, MT 59860. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff at Grogan Funeral Home of Polson considers it a privilege to care for Pastor Ringhoff s family.

March Madness good for work?

For all those of you out there furtively sneaking a look at NCAA basketball scores (or watching the games online) while at work, here's some heartening news:

Baucus works for Internet safety

Sen. Max Baucus appears to be a voice crying in the wilderness when it comes to protecting children from online pornography.

John Robin Darrow, 49

John Robin Darrow, 49, a resident of Cusick, Wash., lifted his sails on April 9, 2010, concluding his journey here on earth, after a brief battle with cancer. John was born Jan. 2, 1961, in Billings to George and Eileen Darrow. He was raised and educated in Billings. Then he went on to attend Flathead Valley Community College. John spent many of his summers in the Beartooth Mountains, hiking, fishing, camping and helping his family run a boat rental business at Kersey Lake. Here is where he developed his love of nature and appreciation of all creation. In 1984, John moved to the northeastern Washington area where he spent most of his working career as an electrician. In John s spare time, one would find him with family and friends, whether it was walking his dogs, hiking in the mountains, at his cabin or laughing and enjoying life to its fullest. John was a member of the American Legion Club, Post 217 in Cusick. John was a good friend and neighbor to all he knew. John was preceded in death by his mother, Eileen Riedl Darrow; and his stepmother, Elna Eshom Darrow. John is survived by the love of his life and soul mate of 11 years, Rose Murphy, and her three daughters and grandkids of Washington; his father, George Darrow, of Bigfork; his sister, Karen Darrow, of Whitefish; and brothers, Roy Darrow and wife, Jeanne, with their two daughters, of Powell, Wyo., and Reed Darrow and wife, Cathie, with their five children of Kalispell. John, we will always miss your huge smile and broad shoulders! Love you, dear, son, brother and uncle! Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home and Crematory will be caring for the family. John s ashes will be scattered at a later date, at his beloved Kersey Lake, out of Cooke City. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com.

Edmond Ed Dean Jaeger, 55

Edmond Ed Dean Jaeger, 55, of Elmo, loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a six-year battle with cancer. Ed was born on July 21, 1955, in Oak Harbor, Wash., a son of the late Roland and Shirley Jaeger. Ed attended Polson High School and later went on to join the Army National Guard. In 1977, Ed married Leanor Roach in Richmond, Kan., and from this union three sons were born. He was a self-employed marine mechanic for over 20 years and for the past several years was an employee of Profection Powerboat and Chief Cliff Hot Rods. Ed enjoyed classic cars, hunting, camping, fishing, motorcycling, four-wheeling and horses, but above all, he was devoted to his family. Those left with cherished memories are his wife, Leanor; his three sons, Bo and Tara Jaeger, Mathew and Jessica Jaeger, and Thomas and Kyla Jaeger; his stepfather, Fred Samson; three sisters, Radine Shanks, Kathy Walker and Connie Tucker; seven brothers, Dan Jaeger, Rich Jaeger, Jim Jaeger, Allen Samson, Fred Samson, David Samson and Rob Samson; and four very dear grandchildren, Bethany, Haden, Gwendolyn and Kendyl. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. Friends may call at the funeral home two hours prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment with military honors will occur at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake County Hospice, 711 Main St. SW, Ronan, MT 59864. Messages of condolence may be left for the family online by visiting www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Edmond Ed Dean Jaeger, 55

Edmond Ed Dean Jaeger, 55, of Elmo, a loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a six-year battle with cancer. Ed was born on July 21, 1955, in Oak Harbor, Wash., a son of the late Roland and Shirley Jaeger. Ed attended Polson High School and later went on to join the Army National Guard. In 1977, Ed married Leanor Roach in Richmond, Kan., and from this union three sons were born. He was a self-employed marine mechanic for more than 20 years and was owner of Profection Powerboat and Chief Cliff Hot Rods for the past several years. Ed enjoyed classic cars, hunting, camping, fishing, motorcycling, four-wheeling and horses, but above all, he was devoted to his family. Those left with cherished memories are his wife, Leanor; three sons, Bo and Tara Jaeger, Mathew and Jessica Jaeger, and Thomas and Kyla Jaeger; stepfather, Fred Samson; three sisters, Radine Shanks, Kathy Walker and Connie Tucker; seven brothers, Dan Jaeger, Rich Jaeger, Jim Jaeger, Allen Samson, Fred Samson, David Samson and Rob Samson; and four very dear grandchildren, Bethany, Haden, Gwendolyn and Kendyl. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. Friends may call at the funeral home two hours prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment with military honors will occur at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake County Hospice, 711 Main St. S.W., Ronan, MT 59864. Messages of condolence may be left for the family online by visiting www.groganfunerralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Jaeger s family.