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Couple accusing of abusing family member
A Ronan couple is accused of abusing a family member. Eddie Robert Cowen, 41, and Donna Rochelle Vincent Cowen, 65…
Jury finds Mission man not guilty of sexual abuse charge
St. Ignatius resident Charles Zeiler was found not guilty of sexual abuse of a child by a Lake County jury during a trial held Dec. 2-3.
Government review commissions get underway
The members of Polson’s local government study commission were in Whitefish Tuesday at a training session hosted by the MSU Local Government Center.
Supreme Court largely sides with State in PL 280 ruling
“Justiciable” was the word floating around the Lake County Courthouse last Tuesday as Lake County officials looked for a ray of hope in the otherwise unfavorab…
SAFE Harbor celebrates community heroes
Bringing a vision to life. Sharing time with those in need. Inspiring others with guidance and encouragement. Contributing to community improvements. Facilitat…
Polson dinner a giant exercise in generosity
Last Thursday morning in Polson, a line of cars with community members coming to pick up their Thanksgiving feast reached from the Mission Valley Elks down the…
Extraordinary Public Impact: UM, Arlee win national research award
University of Montana researchers and community officials in Arlee have worked together on a project since 2017 to promote mental health on the Flathead Indian…
Players embark on 50th season with "A Christmas Carol"
The Port Polson Players begin their 50th season with a musical adaptation of the famous Charles Dickens tale, “A Christmas Carol,” staged Dec. 5-8 at the Theat…
Two jailed for alleged fentanyl distribution
A Ronan woman allegedly conspired with a man from Pasco, Wash., to bring large amounts of fentanyl to Lake County for distribution.
Bird sentenced to four years for assaulting officer
Nathaniel Bird, 39, of Polson was sentenced in District Court Nov. 21 to the Montana State Prison for four years, none suspended, for assault on a peace office…
Bigfork man accused of firing assault rifle
A Bigfork man is accused of firing rounds from an assault rifle during a domestic disturbance with his girlfriend.
Car chase, drugs land Ronan man in jail for five years
A Ronan man was committed in District Court in Polson on Nov. 19 to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of 10 years with five suspended.
Pablo man charged with drug felonies
Thomas Joseph Spotted Eagle, 41, of Pablo appeared in Missoula before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on drug charges Nov. 18.
Polson fire and police receive public safety grants
Polson Fire Department and Police Department each received grants from the Montana Department of Commerce recently, aimed at improving emergency services in rural areas.
Lauryn Buhr: Always lending a helping hand
Lauryn Buhr attributes some of her hectic extracurricular schedule to her dad, local banker Jamie Buhr.
Whitefish bus burns at Ronan High School speech meet
The competition at speech and debate meets can get heated, but not as hot as the Whitefish bus did last Saturday.