Saturday, February 26
Lady Pirates take third at divisionals
Lady Pirates defeat Ronan and Whitefish after losing to Libby in
Friday, February 25
PFD responds to propane spill
POLSON — Polson fire and police departments responded to Delaney’s Landscape and Garden Center around 1:30 a.m. last Wednesday morning when a 1,000 gallon propane tank tipped over outside.
Polson survives scare from Whitefish
RONAN - Whitefish hit eight three-pointers against Polson, but
Committee unites to resolve water dispute
POLSON — Representatives for the state of Montana and for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes came together at the KwaTaqNuk Resort Wednesday to discuss their progress creating a document that will define water rights on the Flathead Reservation.
Capitol letters
The highlight of my week was meeting a large group of local Republican women and their spouses who travelled to the Capitol to observe us at work. They hosted a dinner and sack lunch for us and sat through committee meetings and House and Senate sessions. I really appreciate your time and effort!
Avalanche safety
MISSION MTS. — Snow and cold weather are constantly changing and sometimes the changes come rapidly and dramatically over a short period of time. Avalanches involving people don’t happen by accident. There are three key factors that determine avalanche danger. 1) Terrain: the slope must be steep enough, generally 30 degrees or greater. 2) Snow pack: the snow must be unstable enough. 3) Weather: changing weather can quickly increase instability.
Merle D. Schumacher
Merle D. Schumacher, 93 years old, passed on in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. on Feb. 11. She was born to Clarence and Julia Vert in Big Arm, one of nine children. There are two brothers still living, Wesley Vert of Polson and Harold Vert of Beaverton, Ore.
Mission falls to Loyola
PABLO - Loyola pulled away late against Mission with a 13-point
Ronan wins in thriller
Ronan played Libby close and overcame poor shooting (26.1
Charlo drops first round game to Shields Valley
BUTTE - Some last second free throws lifted Shields Valley to a
Lady Vikings suffer first loss of the post-season
BUTTE - Ennis got out to an 18-5 start in the first quarter and
Arlee bows out of divisional tournament
BUTTE - Twin Bridges got out to a quick start against Arlee and
Thursday, February 24
Bring on Butte: Charlo girls are district champs
RONAN - Nobody can crack that Charlo Lady Vikings defense. Not
Bring on Butte: Arlee boys wins district title
Arlee Warriors win closely-contested championship game against Vikings
Linse stays close to mat
BUTTE - Two weeks ago at the Class A state wrestling tournament,
Mission advances to divisionals
LIBBY - Mission is accomplished.
Ronan earns big wins
Chiefs win first conference game, Maidens get first win of
Cats come out on top against Pirates
COLUMBIA FALLS - The conference championship was on the line.
The best of the best
Cheff defeats AA state champ, Clairmont takes first
GREAT FALLS - The wrestling champions from Lake County just keep
Lady Vikings down Shields Valley at divisionals
Charlo beats Shields Valley, 38-26
BUTTE - Shields Valley... say hello to the Lady Vikings.
Arlee girls fall to Harrison
BUTTE - Harrison got out to a big lead early with an impressive
Update from Helena
By the time you read this we will be on our way home. We have a four-day break called transmittal. This is when the House bills go to the Senate and visa versa.
Senior news
Dixon
Saturday, February 19
Wildcats downs Pirates for Northwestern A championship
COLUMBIA FALLS - The scene was set. Boy was it set. The crowd
Arlee and Charlo advance to District 14-C boys' championship game
Mission girls advance to 7-B District championship game
The Lady Bulldogs will be headed to divisionals and after
Columbia Falls beats Lady Pirates for Northwestern A title
POLSON - The Columbia Falls Wildkats finished the regular season
Arlee girls upset Noxon to advance to District 14-C Championship game
Arlee had defeated Noxon in the final game of the regular season
Friday, February 18
Charlo girls advance to District 14-C Championship game
RONAN - If Charlo's girls basketball game were a MLB pitcher,
Mission Valley Mariners holding early workouts
The Mission Valley Mariners are now having early work outs every Sunday afternoon in the Ronan/Polson area. They are free
No exotic mussels in lake
YELLOW BAY — Deep-water divers, genetic scrutiny, and rigorous examinations with high powered microscopes have failed to turn up any evidence of exotic mussels in Flathead Lake near Woods Bay, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said last week.
Two Eagles advances to district semis against Arlee
Eagles beat St. Regis 61-38
RONAN - St. Regis came out with some energy and put Two Eagle on
Thursday, February 17
Lake County wrestlers headed to Tournament of Champions in Great Falls
State Champions Toby Cheff and Cole Mcarthur, from Ronan, as well as Arlee's Cole Rice were selected to wrestle in the 3rd Annual Tournament of Champions in Great Falls next week.
A true hero's welcome gallery of images
Ronan Marine Tomy Parker returns home
A true hero's welcome
It was a night to remember.
Friday, February 11
Herbert Eugene Gene Sevier, Jr. obituary
POLSON — Herbert Eugene “Gene” Sevier, Jr., 95, of Polson, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3 at his home.
Marie H. Steinberger obituary
POLSON — Marie Helen Hoff was born in Forsyth, Mont. to Rex Marvin and Eva Knaur Hoff. Mom started school at Sarpy Creek and attended rural schools until the family moved to a ranch east of Deer Lodge in May 1938. Mom graduated from Powell County High School in 1947.
James Bureau obituary
SANDY, ORE. — Sandy resident James Bureau died at his home with his loving family beside him on Monday, Jan. 31 after a long battle with cancer. He was 61.
Seized items returned to sheriff's office critic
POLSON – A vocal critic of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, ex-sheriff’s deputy Terry Leonard, was silenced prior to last November’s heated elections when his websites “asksheriffluckylarson.com” and the original “nojaydoylesheriff.com” were shut down, his house searched and computers, electronic storage devices and printed e-mails confiscated. However, on Thursday afternoon, most of the property that was seized in the Sept. 30 raid of his Polson home, was returned after his attorneys contacted the county offices last week.
News briefs
State speech and drama results
Capitol letters
The pace of legislation is speeding up as bills clear committees and hit the floor.
Pertussis on the rise
LAKE COUNTY — The number of Pertussis cases continues to rise along the Highway 93 corridor. The health departments for the CSKT, Lake, Missoula, and Flathead counties have responded to a total of 79 cases in the past five months. Since September 2010, a total of 28 cases have been identified in Lake County, four of which were identified in recent weeks.
Stand for peace
POLSON — No matter what type of weather is thrown their way, they are out there. Snow, sleet, rain, negative or 100-degree temperatures — this group is there.
