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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…
Trial begins Friday for accused arsonist Craig McCrea
A jury trial for accused arsonist Craig Allen McCrea begins Friday with jury selection at the Ronan Community Center. The trial begins Monday at the Lake Count…
Lively Library: The North Lake County Library prepares to reopen
It’s been years in the planning and a year in the building, but Polson’s North Lake County Library is about to open its doors to an eager community.
Ronan man admits to assaulting police officer
Curtis Daniel Buck, 29, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court Jan. 18 to felony charges of assault on a peace or judicial officer, robbery and crim…
Ailport pleads not guilty to arson, attempted homicide
Paul Glen Ailport, 64, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court on Jan. 18 to felony charges of attempted deliberate homicide, arson and criminal …
Salisbury pleads guilty to family member assault
Shawn Allen Salisbury, 46, entered into a plea agreement Jan. 17 to two of three felony counts of partner or family member assault (five years each, served con…
Adams sentenced for drugs, partner assault
During an appearance in Polson District Court Jan. 17, Kielon James Adams, 27, was sentenced to the Montana Department of Corrections for five years with all t…
Man facing up to 60 years for sexual assault of minor
A Lake County man entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court Jan. 17 to sexual assault involving a minor. Nathan Winter Plemmons, 39, entered the plea a…
Gravelle sentenced to 13 years for theft, burglary, drugs
A Big Arm man was committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of 13 years, with five years suspended. Kenneth Ambrose Gravelle, 40, entered …
Democrats host listening tour
Senate Democratic Whip Susan Webber (D-Browning), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Mary Caferro (D-Helena) and Sen. Shane A. Morigeau (D-Missoula) will hold a public Legislative Listening session at…
Spreading the word: Rotary donates student dictionaries
The Polson Rotary Club distributed more than 400 student dictionaries to third-grade classrooms in 12 Mission Valley schools, both public and private, this fall.
Clapp earns top firefighter award at annual banquet
Firefighter Grant Clapp was awarded Firefighter of the Year at the recent Polson Rural Fire District firefighter appreciation banquet.
Polson Seniors: Super 1 to the rescue
A special thanks to Super One Foods of Polson for allowing use of their freezer to store food from one of our disabled commercial kitchen freezers. Their rapid and generous response allowed us to salvage our frozen…
Ronan Seniors: Birthday dinner served Friday
The Birthday Dinner is served Friday, Jan. 26, at noon, and includes roast beef, potatoes, salad and dessert. Also on the menu this month: soup and sandwiches, Jan. 24; and hot beef sandwiches, Jan. 29.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Meal price goes up $1
There is some news that we need to let everyone know: there will be an increase in the cost of the meals by $1 in February due to the increased cost of food supplies, power, heat and other supplies.
Monster Mania: Polson students collaborate on multi-faceted project
“What is your monster’s name?” Cherry Valley teacher Joanie Bowen asked Jackson Mays. “Bob,” the first grader replied. He held his orange and green, eight-legg…