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Drug Court: Breaking the cycle of addiction
“This is one of my proudest moments,” said Susan Pierre, standing before a crowded courtroom on the third floor of…
Ronan man admits to felony assault
A Ronan man admitted to threatening the mother of his children with a knife. Darius Sosep Parker, 25, entered a plea of guilty in District Court in Polson June…
Polson Seniors: Search for cook continues
We are continuing our search for a full or part-time cook and/or nutrition director. Apply in person. Wages based on experience and range of knowledge in food service.
Washington man accused of dealing drugs
A man from Green Acres, Wash., man is accused of dealing drugs in Lake County. Michael William Murray, 40, entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of crimin…
Hammer receives 15-year sentence for drugs, police chase
A Charlo man was committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for 15 years with five years suspended on one count of criminal endangerment and criminal p…
Ronan man accused of hitting partner with baseball bat
A Ronan man is accused of hitting his partner with a baseball bat. Curtis Alden Thomas, 38, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson June 26, t…
Volunteers, donations enhance Garden for Life
The Arlee Community Development Corporation’s Garden for Life now has a kids’ section and pollinator boxes, thanks to a donation of materials and volunteer lab…
Sweet Pride in July picnic set for July 13
Safe Harbor sponsors the Sweet Pride in July Picnic in the Park, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13 at Ronan City Park. The annual event includes food, fun, games, crafts, a fashion show, and a chance to build community.
On the agenda
Upcoming public meetings in Lake County
County residents appointed to statewide board
Governor Greg Gianforte recently appointed two Lake County residents to a statewide board.
Polson commission authorizes PILT agreement with S&K Gaming
The Polson City Commission unanimously approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) agreement with S&K Gaming during its regular meeting Monday.
Wanted: Invasive American bullfrogs
“Wanted: Invasive American Bullfrog” reads a poster recently distributed by the CSKT Wildlife Management Program, in tandem with the Montana Department of Fish…
County commissioners plan to impose levy for jail expansion
At a meeting Monday morning, the Lake County Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions aimed at financing the new courthouse annex and paying for an e…
Outgoing finance director helped reshape budget process
Kim Sassaman, the City of Polson’s recently retired finance director, headed for her new home in Florida in late June with her second “clean audit” report behi…
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Body of missing boater recovered
After six days of searching, divers from Missoula and Flathead County recovered the body of 36-year-old Chad Hansen of Missoula from Flathead Lake.