Thursday, June 28
Driver sentenced to 20 years in Jami Sherman's death
By Ethan Smith
Zach Urness Leader Staff
Since the late half of the 19th century, the dream of virtually every American youngster who has strapped on cleats or fielded a ground ball has been to get paid to do it.
What would you have done?
Editor,
G.O. 'Doc' Brown
POLSON — G.O. "Doc" Brown, 95, of Polson, died of natural causes on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Lily of The Valley in Pablo.
Yogi would have been a great political consultant
Among Other Things
State budget is not sustainable
By Sen. Verdell Jackson
Second meeting scheduled for Polson schools decision
By Ethan Smith
Tribes deserve chance to run Bison Range
By Pat Williams
Polson officer saves 5-year-old from drowning
By Ethan Smith
Three Polson teams take Splash championships
Zach Urness
Mariners now 31-6; take third at Whitefish tourney
Zach Urness
Thursday, June 21
Kudos to the Lake County Sheriff's Office
It's not very often that county residents find themselves at the center of a news story that generates interest around the state, but that's exactly what happened last week with the capture of two prisoners who had escaped from the state prison earlier this month.
Folks eat 720 pounds of crab, all for a good cause
Karen Peterson
Mariners win Dillon tourney, have 10-game winning streak
Zach Urness
No July 4 fireworks show at Ronan
Editor,
Rev. Canon Loren S. Foot
POLSON — The Rev. Canon Loren S. Foot, 87, died of natural causes at Evergreen Health Center, Polson on June 2, 2007.
Picchietti, Guenzler take tops in state rodeo
By Ethan Smith
Hiker Rescued
Karen Peterson
Manhunt Captures Two
By Ethan Smith
Summer is the start of 'trauma season'
By Emily Colomeda
Ronan Mariners win Mission Valley Babe Ruth tourney
After four days of competition, the Ronan Mariners emerged as the champions of the annual Mission Valley Babe Ruth tournament, beating the city rival Ronan Reds 15-5 on Sunday. Both teams were in the top half of the eight Mission Valley teams going into the tournament, but had to navigate through a field of teams from Polson, Mission, Arlee and Plains.
Thursday, June 14
Mariners sweep Kalispell, go 2-2 in Florence tourney
Zach Urness
Tsunami takes first place at Montana State Cup
The u14 Polson Girls Tsunami Soccer Team took first place at the Montana State Cup in Butte last weekend. The u14 division contained nine teams in three brackets, and two flights. There were two champions in the division, one for each flight. Each team played two seeding matches on Saturday and then semi-finals and championship or consolation on Sunday.
Mission teacher makes a comeback after stroke
ST. IGNATIUS — Richard Martin has awards on his classroom wall at St. Ignatius Middle School for "Outstanding Teacher" and "Craziest Teacher," but they probably don't give teachers awards for "best comeback."
Homicide details released; victim's mom preaches forgiveness
By Ethan Smith
Charles (Chuck) Edward Hawkins, Sr.
The Lord chose to take Charles (Chuck) Edward Hawkins, Sr. on June 2, 2007. Chuck was born Nov. 4, 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana.
A 'must see' book and 'must see' play
By Paul Fugleberg
Fugitives caught Wednesday in Swan Valley
Lake County Leader web site exclusive
Art Smarts
Montana has a lot of live theatres
Thursday, June 7
Father's death a factor in Arlee murder
By Ethan Smith
Barber looks to soar in college - as a pilot
Zach Urness
Annual trail ride at Bison Range is Kallin's swan song
By Karen Peterson
Sheriff is new Ronan softball coach
By Ethan Smith
Tasheena Christina Tish Craft
ARLEE — Adventuresome and fun-loving, Tasheena Christina Tish Craft AKA "Sheena" was born Jan. 31, 1989. She shared good times with her special Daddy, the late William "Porky" Alexander. Her life was richly rewarded and she was a friend to many.
A few of Lake County's finest in the first half of 2007
By Zach Urness
Board's action seems suspect
Editor,
The worst slump ever
By Ethan Smith
Babe Ruth tourney starts next Thursday
The annual Mission Valley Babe Ruth tournament gets underway next Thursday, as eight of the Valley's teams will battle in a double elimination format that has games from Thursday through Sunday — and it's shaping up to be a barnburner.
Montana Hope project sends family to Disney World
By Ethan Smith
Monday, June 4
Murphy, Hammond take home gold for Charlo
Zach Urness
Walter W. Mangels
POLSON — Walter W. Mangels died May 22, 2007, at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane.
Thousands turn out for Freedom Day events
It was a weekend marked by remembrance, celebration, and sorrow, but by all accounts, Freedom Day was a success.
Polson wins state title in last at-bat
By Ethan Smith
Peace picnic held to protest war in Iraq
By Karen Peterson
First Beacon was in 1960
By Paul Fugleberg
Skogen, Espinoza win state titles for Ronan track
Zach Urness
Ronan holds special Memorial Day services
RONAN — Memorial Day activities at Ronan consisted of its annual Honor Guard parade and program on Spring Creek in the Ronan City Park and at Mountain View Cemetery.
