Letters to the editor Dec. 1

Letters to the editor Dec. 1

Legals for December, 1 2022

Motorist brought up on multiple felony counts after allegedly brandishing rifle

Herbert Hale Brown, 64, was released from the county jail on Nov. 28 after initially being held with bail set at $35,000.

Western A Football: Jarrett Wilson MVP; Whitefish lands 8 All-State picks, Columbia Falls 6

Whitefish had eight All-State picks — three playing both ways — and Columbia Falls had six while Polson’s Jarrett Wilson was named offensive MVP on the Western A football honors teams released Tuesday.

Big Sky Notes: Grizzlies, especially the special teams, are on NDSU’s radar

The North Dakota State Bison didn’t roll up nine Football Championship Subdivision football titles in 10 years by taking anyone lightly, and the Montana Grizzlies have their attention.

Local artist pleads guilty to criminal endangerment

Authorities arrested Nicholas Oberling, 59, in July after his then partner reported receiving shocks upon reaching for soap while taking a shower.

Legals for November, 29 2022

Legals for November, 28 2022

Ski town keeps evolving as resort turns 75

This year marks the Whitefish Mountain Resort's 75th anniversary, and as the ski destination has grown, the town has too.

Griz rally past Redhawks

Malik Flowers sparked a run of 31 straight points with a record-tying kickoff return, and the Grizzlies sped past Southeast Missouri State 34-24 in an FCS playoff game Saturday. Lucas Johnson threw for 306 yards and two scores as the Grizzlies (8-4) advanced to a road game with No. 3 seed and defending national champion North Dakota State next Saturday.

Legals for November, 27 2022

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area to Celebrate 25 years

Steve Spencer, one of the founders of Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, had been skiing and working at Big Mountain for many years, starting with ski patrol and eventually rising to mountain manager, when he noticed fewer and fewer locals on the hill.

Man accused of rape of underage girl about a decade ago

Authorities booked a Kalispell man into county jail Wednesday, charging him with the alleged rape of an underage girl about a decade ago after she came forward with the accusations this past February.

Motorist brought up on charges after allegedly fleeing deputies, resisting arrest

A Marion man accused of fleeing law enforcement during a traffic stop and later being uncooperative with sheriff’s deputies pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in Flathead County District Court this month.

Legals for November, 25 2022

Legals for November, 24 2022

Evicted Outlaw Inn renters still seeking home

When Joan Corbin and her daughter Michaela see paper notices on their door, it gives them flashbacks. They can’t help but recall a cold day in January when they learned that they had a month to find new accommodations or end up on the streets.

Nursing homes continue closing, leaving residents, families stressed

In Montana, nine nursing homes have closed or are projected to in 2022, and one transitioned from a nursing home to an assisted living facility, according to the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Blackfeet Nation challenges Montana’s ban on vaccine mandates

Montana’s vaccination discrimination law is one of the most controversial pandemic-related measures passed by Republican state lawmakers in 2021. Its rollout has created confusion within schools, health care facilities, and counties. And it has been challenged as unconstitutional by health care facilities, doctors, and nurses.

Echo Lake residents struggle with internet, phone woes

A multi-week telecommunications blackout has proven the last straw with CenturyLink for more than a few residents of the Echo Lake area, who say the company has underserved them for years.