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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…
Polson hires interim chief to helm department
“This is a great department. We have great people that work here,” said Polson Police Chief George Simpson. “We've done lots of great things over the years and…
Polson teacher finalist for Teacher of the Year
Tamara Fisher Alley, a K-12 Gifted Education Specialist for the Polson School District, is among four finalists for Teacher of the Year.
Grant helps prevent child abuse in tribal communities
The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $800,000 to the University of Montana to fund a program that provides assistance to victims of child abuse in tribal communities.
St. Ignatius expands gym and focuses on academic achievement
St. Ignatius School District welcomed students back Aug. 23 to several building improvements and a renewed focus on academic achievement.
Building projects and student attendance on Polson School District’s agenda
Polson School District is coming off of passing two bonds last spring totaling $40 million and will be looking to make the schools of Polson more welcoming – a…
Ronan Schools prep for school year with building improvements and teacher training
Ronan School District swings into the upcoming school year with an emphasis on facility improvement and teacher development. School begins with an open house 4…
Florida man admits to hacking scheme
A Florida man accused in an India-based computer hacking scheme that stole $150,000 from an elderly Montana woman admitted to a fraud crime Monday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
A Pilgrim’s Journey: Community says goodbye to beloved Polson pastor John Payne
A chorus of well-wishers gathered in a grassy courtyard at St. Joseph Medical Center recently to say so-long to hospital chaplain and local pastor John Payne, …
Lake County: A century old and looking to the next 100 years
Retired District Court Judge Jim Manley reminded an audience of several hundred Saturday that the 1923 election that created Lake County was probably “the firs…
Miss Montana lifts spirits and raises funds for local library
“If this airplane could talk the stories she could tell …” As families climbed aboard the shiny silver bird, sat in its cockpit and admired its red-tipped prop…
People in Education
Tamara Fisher Alley, a K-12 Gifted Education Specialist for the Polson School District, is among four finalists for Teacher of the Year. Hakyla Riggs of Proctor is among 53 high school graduates from across Montana…
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Street projects should be done before school starts
At their regular meeting Monday, Polson city commissioners were assured that road construction on 17 Ave. from 1st St. E. to 2nd St. W. and on 4th Ave. E., in …
Polson man sentenced for drug trafficking
A Polson man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl was sentenced Aug. 9 to five years and six months years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release.
Ronan City Council meeting heats up over subdivision
Issues between property owners and the legality of the city zoning requirements highlighted an otherwise calm Ronan City Council meeting.