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Lake County plane crash victims identified

Three Indiana men died in a plane crash outside of St. Ignatius Thursday afternoon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Three confirmed fatalies in crash near St. Ignatius

There were three confirmed fatalities in the plane crash that occurred Thursday at 4 p.m. outside of St. Ignatius.

Pirates get ready to compete under the direction of new head coach

Polson High School football coach Kaden Glinsmann has only had a week of scheduled practices with his team and already has expressed his excitement for his team’s prospects.

Pirates plunder individual gold, Maidens shine silver in first meet of season

The 2019 prep golf season got underway this past weekend for Northwestern A Mission Valley golfers with a tournament held at East Glacier hosted by Browning. Polson took individual medalist honors for both segments with the Lady Pirates also capturing the team title.

Vikings football enter season with something to prove

Newly appointed Charlo High School football coach Reese Cox still is assessing his team’s personnel as the Charlo High School football program prepares to enter a new era.

Bulldogs on the cusp of making an impact in conference

Mission High School coach Tyler Murray will now enter his third consecutive season at the helm of the Mission High School football team, and his expectations for the program are far higher than ever.

Warriors football showcase improvement in first week of practice

Arlee High School football coach Chuck Forgey knows every season has as a different complexion, and with all of the changes that occurred throughout the conference, it will take awhile for the 2019 story lines to unfold.

Good coffee roasting company brings fresh and organic approach to the Mission Valley

Celeste and John Russell both turned their entrepreneurial vision into a reality.

First annual cornhole tournament a success at Riverside Park

Robert Parot and Troy Rosin knew the key to capturing the first ever 44-team Cornhole Tournament championship Saturday afternoon at Riverside Park was confidence.

Polson Theater breaks breaks ground on new complex

Showboat Cinemas in Polson is adding four new screens and auditoriums in the coming months.

Polson cross country hopes for 'rebuilding' season

Polson cross country coach Matt Seeley isn’t afraid to use the term “rebuilding year” when referencing the 2019 season for the Pirates and Lady Pirates cross country team.

Warriors football hope to follow successful 2018 season

Arlee High School football coach Chuck Forgey is aware a productive 2018 season means nothing as his Warriors prepare to head into the 2019 season.

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Polson football has strong turnout to start the season

Polson High School football coach Kaden Glinsmann is excited about his numbers during the first Montana High School Association Class A practices.

Polson triathlon has successul return after one-year hiatus

This year was the first year Polson hosted a triathlon after the summer of its inception.

Port Polson player close out the summer season with Jones-Hope-Wooten comedy

The Port Polson Players are proud to produce shows you probably won’t see in any other summer theatre. Currently running is the Montana Premiere of the Jones-Hope-Wooten comedy, The Savannah Sipping Society, now in its final week of production.

Simple Simons pizzeria opens with a challenge

Jess Kittle and his son, Spencer, looked like contenders.

A lifetime of hitchhiking

Hitchhiking is perceived by most people to be a risky endeavor.

Polson gets the Blues

Local blues legend Steve Kelley said it Friday night. “Blues is the Truth.”

Polson hosts another successful skatejam

Skate jam organizer Jesse Vargas recalls being a young participant in the Polson skate jam events that began in the mid-1990s.

View from the Library North Lake County Public Library District

It took a while but summer finally got here, and at the library we are in the last month of our Summer Reading Program. On Thursday, August 15th at 10:30 a.m. we will have a special showing of the 30-minute documentary, Earthrise.

New Pirates athletic director hopes to bring Polson athletic into new era

Polson High School athletic Don Toth was elected to proceed fromom former Pirates AD Jay Krantz entering the fall of the 2019-2020 school season.

Long is special guest speaker for new Mission Valley Flag Football League signups

Former Charlo High School football and Boise State University football player Devon Cox is hoping to create more of a football culture and expectation in the Mission Valley for kids starting at a young age.

Vikings football coach gets ready to start first season

When Charlo High School football coach Reese Cox began as a Vikings’ assistant coach under longstanding Vikings coaches Mike Krahn and Jim Petersen, he never envisioned being at the helm nearly two years later.

New Polson coach gets ready for start of the year

Newly-appointed Polson High School football coach Kaden Glinsmann has high expectations entering his first-ever year as the Pirates’ coach for the 2019 football season.

Sailors escape serious injury in storm

Six people and one dog were rescued Saturday evening by Lake County Search and Rescue after three sailboats beached on Bull Island in Flathead Lake during a severe storm with winds upwards of 50 mph. Only minor injuries were reported by the sailors on board, although some boats sustained damage to their hulls and engines.

Deputy White healing well

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathan White, who was burned while assisting a motorist whose vehicle had broken down on Highway 93 last week, reports he is home and “healing remarkably well,” and his renowned sense of humor is intact.

Dozen area players take fourth at Western Nationals

The question sometimes arises as to how well Mission Valley area softball might actually stack up against the rest of the West? With respect to this season, that answer merits a better than average rating given some local softball talent performances at the Western Nationals in Spokane this past week. Among 16 teams competing in the 16U age division, the Northwest comprised Montana Mustangs would make the final four, ultimately placing fourth. After sweeping their pool play set of games, the Stangs were surprised by the Spokane Stealth on Thursday, who relegated them to consolation bracket action thereafter. On Friday, the Mustangs reeled off four straight wins as they advanced to Saturday’s final four action, dispatching teams from Metropolitan areas with population bases in the hundreds of thousands, or in the case of Phoenix, topping a million plus.

Wanda Ruth Robinson, 94

Wanda Ruth Robinson, age 94, and a unique soul, left her body on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at The Retreat in Polson. She was born on August 24, 1924 in Greeley, Colorado.

Sarah Tobel

Sarah Tobel, of Ronan, passed away on July 12, 2019. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on August 17 at 6 p.m. at the family home, located at 47284 Glacier Lily Lane, Ronan. All friends are welcome and invited to join the family in remembering Sarah.

Frederick William McFarland, 81

Frederick William McFarland, 81, passed away on August 9, 2019 in Kalispell, MT. Fred was born April 27, 1938 to Frederick William and Jean Corrigan McFarland in Kansas City, Missouri.

Marie Voss Gordon, 90

Marie Voss Gordon, our loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on August 2, 2019 at the age of 90.

Pedal to Plate registration opens

Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate will host its second annual ride through the Mission Valley, showcasing local farms and agriculture Sunday, Sept.22, 2019.

Woman denies felony theft charges

At an arraignment hearing Aug. 8, Annie Morigeau pleaded not guilty to charges of felony theft and felony forgery related to her volunteer work as treasurer for the St. Ignatius Fire Department.

Local shriner donates bear to the Shrine Hospital

Kermit Andersen wanted to give back something to the Shrine Hospital that was more than just a monetary token of appreciation.

Chilly weather not necessary for tasting great chili

Tomatoes, cumin, meat, and peppers were in most of the recipes, but each of the 14 entrants in the 15th annual Polson Rotary for Youth Chili Cook Off had their own secret ingredients and secret combinations. Each team of contestants hoped they would ‘wow’ the taste buds of the chili fans who moved from booth to booth trying all of the culinary concoctions. Teams for the event came from Bigfork, Ronan, and Polson.

A flight for the ages

Gil Mangels was born with the sound of B-17 heavy bombers rumbling overhead in 1942. It’s the sound of a happy childhood for him. Now, some 70 years later, Gil has had the honor of flying in one.

Smiles and information are building support from boaters

They call her Smiley. And that smile is helping save our lake.

Thousands Swarm to Courthouse Lawn for Art Festival

Tents of various sizes were interspersed among the huge shady trees on the courthouse lawn and within the tents were the artistic fruits of labor of a wide array of artists. Painters, photographers, glass workers, wood workers, sculptors, pottery makers and other artisans gathered at the 48th Annual Sandpiper Art Festival on Saturday to display and sell their creations. Approximately 60 exhibitors showed and sold their work during the day-long event.

Classic cars cruise into Polson

If you were out cruising on Hwy 93 or Hwy 35 this weekend, you may very well have been treated to seeing one or more beautifully refurbished vehicles from decades past rolling down the road. If you were on Polson’s main street on Saturday, you definitely had the opportunity to see those automobiles gracing the parking spaces up and down the street.

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Four Mission Valley softballers engage in military-like exercises at Veterans Memorial Classic

At Belgrade this past weekend, the Mission Valley had a quartet of area softball players participating in the Sixth Annual Veterans Memorial Softball Classic.

Ronan has successful Pioneer Days 3-on-3 tournament

Mission Valley 3-on-3 event organizer Steve Woll typically has something special in store for the Mission Valley 3-on-3 basketball tournament as part of Pioneer Days Saturday in Ronan.

Letters to the editor

Meat grown in a petri dish from a foreign lab? These are questions we need to ask Governor Bullock.

Polson man drowns in Flathead Lake

A Polson man has reportedly died of a accidental drowning in Flathead Lake.

Philetus George 'Pete' Lapham, 89

Philetus George ‘Pete’ Lapham left this present world and entered into eternal life on June 7, 2019. He was 89 years old. He was surrounded by loved ones when his body died from natural causes at the Big Sky Health Care facility in Helena. His body was cremated.

Dan Oellrich, 53

Former Groveland Unified School District member Dan Oellrich passed away on July 21. He was 53.

Port Polson Players close out summer with 'The Savannah Sipping Society'

Rounding out the Port Polson Players 44th season of Summer Theatre “The Savannah Sipping Society” opens Thursday August 8 and plays through Sunday, August 25. Curtain times are 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays with Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. at Polson’s Beautiful Theatre on the Lake.

Farm-to-table winery growing in Polson

You know that little glow you get tasting excellent wine? Imagine when it is grown, harvested, pressed, fermented, bottled, and sold in your own local area.

Rodeo is Ridin', Ropin', and Racin'

What will fill grandstands in Ronan on a Summer Friday or Saturday night—or a Sunday afternoon? Rodeo!

Ronan grad shot dead in Minnesota

Police investigating a report of an “unconscious” male in a park in Maple Grove, a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, found a man dead of gunshot wounds in the early morning of July 30. The man was later identified as Dayton Leonard Rossetti Carter, 26, a 2012 graduate of Ronan High School, news reports indicate. Public reports of hearing four gunshots coincide with the estimated time of death between 11 p.m. and midnight, July 29.

Fouty pleads guilty to felony sexual assault

Noah Fouty of Polson pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor sexual assault and two counts of felony sexual assault on May 24, 2019, related to incidents in 2016 and 2017.

Small town manufacturer adapts and grows

When Travis Jordan saw so many men leaving the Mission Valley for work in the Bakken oil fields in 2011, he wondered, “What if, instead of sending them our people, we send them stuff?”

Pioneer Days 'Big Parade'

Newcomers and visitors to Ronan may not know why the Pioneer Days parade that makes its way from St. Luke’s Hospital down main street is referred to as the ‘Big Parade’ and why, unlike the parades in many other towns, it is held on Sunday instead of Saturday.

Legals August 8, 2019

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will on Tuesday, the 13th day of August, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for consideration and recommendation to the Polson City Commission of proposed text amendments to Chapter 6, Article 2 (Zoning Districts) and Chapter 6, Article 6 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Polson Development Code (PDC) which includes zoning and subdivision regulations that will apply to all land within the municipal boundaries of the City of Polson, Montana. One of three such changes are made in accordance with the recent changes in Montana Law enacted by the Montana Legislature 2019. The Polson City-County Planning Board will take public comments on and review the proposed PDC text amendments. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-3-503 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 17th day of July, 2019. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on July 25, 2019, August 1, 2019, and August 8, 2019. MNAXLP

Daily work becomes crowd entertainment

Many of the ranchers in the valley still work their cattle the ‘old fashioned’ way — using horses, dogs, and human strength and skill to wrangle the meaty beasts. When a critter out in the field needs to be doctored, for example, it is often separated from the others, roped and put to the ground in order to receive its treatment.

Nelson named Montana American Legion commander

Jeff Nelson served with the 172nd light arctic infantry brigade at Fort Richardson, Alaska from Oct. 1973 to May 1976. He was part of a combat support company that specialized in Redeye air defense missiles. Nelson attained the rank of Sergeant at the time of his discharge.

Standing Arrow Powwow fills Elmo with music and dance

The sounds of drumming and singing came from the North end of the reservation this past weekend as the Standing Arrow Powwow celebration filled the powwow grounds in Elmo.

Philetus George “Pete” Lapham, 89

Philetus George ‘Pete’ Lapham left this present world and entered into eternal life on June 7, 2019. He was 89 years old. He was surrounded by loved ones when his body died from natural causes at the Big Sky Health Care facility in Helena, MT. His body was cremated.

Anne Marie McCann, 96

In Chicago, Paul McCann, a promising law student, gave a ride from Chi-cago to Minnesota to two women. One being Anne Marie Zwisler, who was a graduate student and also working as a counselor. The other woman was referred to as a Jackie Kennedy look alike. However, it was Anne Marie who won Paul McCann’s interest when she showed her traits of generosity, appreciation, empa-thy, by offering to pay her share of the gas expenses. Anne Marie McCann was impressed by Paul’s ambition, his devotion to the Catholic faith. However, it was Paul’s great sense of humor that caused her to say yes, because she knew Paul McCann would never bore her.

Secretary for St. Ignatius firefighters auxiliary arrested allegedly embezzling $59,000

Former St. Ignatius Mayor Charley Gariepy expressed shock when he learned secretary for the St. Ignatius Firefighters Auxiliary Board Annie Morigeau was arrested for allegedly embezzling $59,000. Morigeau was arrested 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, in the area of St. Ignatius.

Bobcat Pride spotted in Boettcher Park

The 18th annual Bobcat Scholarship fundraiser put on by the Polson Bobcat Club was held Friday night at Boetcher Park.

Fair full of fun and furry critters

It started with a whinny and a bang as the 4-H Fair Horse Show the weekend of July 20-21.

Lake County Fair's 2019 Greatest Showman

The Overall Grand Champion Large Animal Showman and the Overall Grand Champion Small Animal Showman at the Lake County Fair this year was the same person — Kyia Hendrickson of Charlo.

New pool people are dedicated to community

Fresh faces, fresh community spirit. The pool in Polson is reaching out, looking to provide opportunities for everybody in the valley to be healthier.

Prock to return to Ronan

John Force’s name has become synonymous with the sport of drag racing.

Flag football to arrive in the Mission Valley

Former Charlo standout football player Devon Cox is aware without football he wouldn’t have had some of the opportunities in life to get to where he is now.

Sinking boat recovered from Flathead Lake

Lake County 911 received a call from a distressed boater at 4:20 p.m., Friday, July 19, stating their boat was sinking on Flathead Lake.

Mission Valley Mariners conclude season with a 1-2 showing at state tournament

Mission Valley Mariners manager Tim Rausch admitted he wasn’t sure what his team’s full potential was when they began the season.

Allard's Stage Stop renovated and rolling in St. Ignatius

Stuart Morton and his partner, Don Coffman, hated to see the nice buildings their long-time friend, the late Doug Allard, had built, sit empty on the highway for several years. When they had the chance to buy Allard’s Stage Stop in St. Ignatius, they jumped right into cleaning it up and re-opening. Now renovated, the business is bustling, from the motel at one end to the Huckleberry Jam Factory on the other.

Flathead Lake 3on3 extracts: What's behind a name

There are many creative names that players come up with as a name under which they register to compete in local basketball tournaments. More often than not, any significance is lost to the majority of readers because little context is given to who happens to be playing under the rubric of a given team. Below is a brief extract of a few teams which not only made deep runs into the tournament brackets, but also featured some local flavor among their rosters. It is hoped that by identifying some of the rosters will lend a greater measure of appreciation for area readership.

Legals August 1, 2019

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission will on Monday, the 19th day of August, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for consideration and potential adoption of proposed text amendments to Chapter 6, Article 2 (Zoning Districts) and Chapter 6, Article 6 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Polson Development Code (PDC) which includes zoning and subdivision regulations that will apply to all land within the municipal boundaries of the City of Polson, Montana. One of three such changes are made in accordance with the recent changes in Montana Law enacted by the Montana Legislature 2019. The Polson City Commission will take public comments on and review the proposed PDC text amendments. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-3-503 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 17th day of July, 2019. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on August 1, 2019, and August 15, 2019. MNAXLP

MOSS RANCH FIRE INFORMATION

The Moss Ranch Fire has transitioned to a Type 4 incident. The incident is also

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