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Box sentenced for car theft, bail jumping
A Polson man admitted to stealing a car and skipping court. Charlie Corbin Box, 20, entered a plea of guilty in Po…
Polson woman admits to pointing gun at spouse
A Polson woman, accused of pointing a gun at her husband, will avoid more jail time. Elizabeth Simone Richard, 36, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District …
Kalispell man enters Alford plea to indecent exposure
The trial for a Kalispell man accused of exposing himself to a minor has been avoided after Cole Michael Jacob, 33, entered an Alford plea in Polson District C…
Kunekune: Round Butte couple raises affable pigs
Kunekune (pronounced KOOnee KOOnee) sows and gilts bask in the sunshine or nibble on the remnants of their morning hay. On the other side of the fence, the Kun…
Little Shop Montana finds new home on Main Street
The Little Shop Montana, which recently moved from Highway 93 to Polson’s Main Street is a pleasure to explore.
Commission candidate alleges Decker doesn’t reside in Ronan district
Josh Senecal, a candidate for Commission District 3, filed a complaint with the Commissioner of Political Practices Feb. 29, alleging that incumbent Lake Count…
Water managers host meeting on water supply outlook
With the official first day of spring less than a week away, farmers, ranchers and recreationists are paying close attention to weather forecasts and snowpack …
County officials look for answers from U.S. Attorney
Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has give…
More candidates enlist before Monday deadline
Monday’s deadline evoked a last-minute flurry of candidate filings at the local election office and with the Secretary of State.
Harbor Light Furniture: Still a family affair
Harbor Light Furniture and Flooring will celebrate a big anniversary this year: 75 years as a Main Street business and 50 years with the Fisher/Whisman family.
Arrest for throwing rocks at motorists leads to drug charge
A Pablo man, who drew the attention of law enforcement for allegedly throwing rocks at passing motorists, is also accused of possessing drugs and is the suspect in a Pablo arson fire.
Ronan woman charged with selling fentanyl
A Ronan woman, accused of dealing fentanyl, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Feb. 29. Brandy Ann Unruh, 45, faces felony charges of crimin…
Trial for Sunny White moved to September
A Butte woman, accused of striking and killing Mika Westwolf, has had her May 6 trial date pushed back to Sept. 30. The continuance was requested by Meghan Ben…
Ronan Cooperative Brewery celebrates new license
The Ronan Cooperative Brewery has been awarded its new license, which allows it to serve wine and stay open until 2 a.m. To celebrate, owners, patrons and frie…
Country Store moves to new location
Snowflakes as big as quarters didn’t deter the Country Store crew on Saturday morning as they hauled boxes of household goods, toys and clothing racks to a wai…