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Summer Reading Program promotes learning

Boats are out on the lake, people are walking around, and the traffic is getting a bit denser. These are all the t…

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Cherry Valley lock down highlights safety protocols

POLSON — Cherry Valley Elementary School was under an external lock down for about an hour last Wednesday after a report of a suspicious male wearing a tactical vest, but with no visible weapons, in the area.

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Something fishy

POLSON — Most serious discussions about the Flathead Lake Monster – or any of the world’s lake monsters, for that matter – will inevitably touch upon a common …

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Terrific track at Top 10

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Opening day

POLSON – Opening day for the Mission Valley Mariners resembled the mountains of Montana – it had its share of peaks and valleys. However, the Mariners did mana…

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
No election for Polson library district

POLSON — Despite saying so on mail-in ballots, the North Lake County Public Library District election is not contested.

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Medieval lessons

POLSON — Medieval lords and ladies, knights and peasants roamed the halls of Linderman Elementary School last Friday.

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
A labor of love

POLSON — The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as someone gains more of something, their enjoyment of that commodity decreases. In other words, t…

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Kalispell firm to do Polson High roof work

POLSON — Swank Enterprises of Kalispell has been awarded a nearly $2.5 million contract to repair and renovate Polson High School’s roof and ventilation systems.

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Polson Middle School student showcase

POLSON — Kiara Harris went back for turn after turn at the climbing wall during last week's creativity showcase at Polson Middle School. While the wall is up y…

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Area bands, choirs represent Valley well during district music competitions

MISSOULA — Local school bands and choirs represented the Valley well at district music festivals over the weekend.

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Skyline Drive update - April 25

Active construction on the Skyline Drive project, including the closure of Skyline Drive to two-way traffic for the remainder of the construction season, began April 15.  Northbound traffic across Skyline is open c…

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Lake County track stars shine under the lights in Corvallis

CORVALLIS – Two Lake County counterparts met at the Sapphire Twilight Track Meet on Friday night in Corvallis and both Polson and Charlo showcased strong performances.

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Lady Pirates just keep on winning

HAMILTON – The purple and yellow keep racking up wins. This week, the Lady Pirates’ softball squad handled fellow class A opponent Hamilton 11-0, then easily t…

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Maidens still learning to win

PLAINS – After losing a one-run, extra-innings heartbreaker to Plains 10-9 in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, the Maidens regained composure and hammered the Trotters 12-2 in the nightcap.  

Updated 12 years, 2 months ago
Former employee admits threatening Polson officials

POLSON — In Lake County District Court last Wednesday, Ronald Melvin appeared before Judge C.B. McNeil for a change of plea, and admitted to a felony charge of threatening Polson city officials.