Arlee News

An Arlee woman accused of striking and killing a 69-year-old man with her car has been charged with a misdemeanor.

We know more now about a deadly hit-and-run accident north of the Wye December 28th.

A Missoula County prosecutor says the driver of a vehicle that hit and killed a 69-year-old western Montana man will be charged for leaving the scene of an accident.

BILLINGS - Five pedestrians were killed by vehicles on Montana roadways in the period of a week, including four in the Missoula area.

Authorities say charges might not be filed against a woman who struck and killed a 69-year-old man with her car on U.S. Highway 93 near Wye northwest of Missoula.

Highway Patrol troopers have located the woman they say hit and killed a pedestrian crossing Highway 93 at 7:00 last night.

A couple of you folks out there - besides my mother-in-law Gladys - may have noticed that my by-line hasn't been attached to any Char-Koosta News stories for the past three months or so.

Chairperson Betty Oleson called the West Valley Community Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM and gave a brief explanation and purpose of the WVCC.

Transport yourself back in time with the upcoming 'People, Place and Time: Creating Connections with People, Cultures & Communities' exhibits going on display for the next couple months.

Lake county and Tribal health departments will hold free H1N1 walk-in clinics every Tuesday from 1-4p.m. The clinics take place at the Lake County Public Health Department in Polson, and the Tribal Health department in Arlee, Elmo, Ronan and St.

On Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving when everyone's food has settled and digested, Yamncut drummers and singers and the Arlee Celebration Committee invite one and all to Thanksgiving Celebration on the SKC Campus at the Joe McDonald Health and Athletic Center.

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre original adaptation of Robinson Crusoe on Monday, November 9 in the old lunchroom in the 4-6 building at Arlee Schools from 4:10 to 6:10. Those auditioning should arrive at 4:10 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours.

The Lake County Attorney says that a 17-year old Polson girl will face charges for a crash that killed a well-known Polson man back in June.

Additional H1N1 vaccination clinics are being scheduled this week for Lake County residents.

An H1N1 clinic will be open to all children ages 6 months to 18 years, caregivers of infants under 6 months and those who have immune suppressed issues such as HIV, chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer, etc.. The clinics start November 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the St Ignatius Community Fitness Center, and conclude November 5 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Over sixty years ago Victor Matt returned from the service during World War II and his eye was snagged by a beautiful young Salish gal named Miss Delma Gebeau at the Arlee powwow.

The unofficial election results are in the races for five seats on the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Council.

The state Judicial Nomination Committee has released the names of those vying for Justice John Warner's seat on the state Supreme Court, which will become vacant when he retires at the end of the year.

FACT SHEET LILY LAKE FIRE September 30, 2009 Information Contact: Arlee Staley Wisdom Ranger District Phone 689-3243 What: Lightning-caused fire.

Strong winds increased fire activity in Montana over the weekend, but the National Weather Service said a cold front expected Tuesday afternoon could bring rain and even snow to higher elevations.