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Polson Baseball looks to rebound in 2025 season
After a 2024 campaign that ended short at the state tournament, the Polson Pirates baseball team is looking to turn the page and make another run at postseason success in 2025. Head coach Brad Fisher believes the team has the talent to compete but acknowledges there are areas where improvement is needed.
Mack Days angler reels in tagged fish worth $1,000
Many anglers participating in Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake are having great days and big numbers of lake trout entries. An exciting event over the fourth weekend was a $1,000 tagged lake trout that was turned in by Michael Stevenson of Kalispell.
Kolton Turner still leads Mack Days totals with 1,468
Kolton Turner of Kalispell remains ahead in Spring Mack Days, with 14 days of catching 100 fish. He leads the Top Twenty category with a total of 1,468.
Who will speak out for Mahmoud?
I raise my voice for Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Kahlil. Trump is silencing Mahmoud through politically-targeted illegal deportation. Trump doesn’t like Mahmoud’s opinions and activism on Gaza.
Anglers brave rough water during week two of Mack Days
With the second week of 2025 Spring Mack Days in the rearview mirror, anglers still have seven more weekends to enter before the final day on May 10.
Dog Tag Buddies brings healing to local veteran
Wriggly Zippy is a carefree Boxer, but four-year-old Gretchen has a serious side. The regal black Great Dane with splashy white stockings and white beauty marks is a service dog for Bill.
Mack Days anglers haul in more than 20,000 lake trout
The third week of Spring Mack Days ended with a total of 20,211 lake trout entries. Weekend totals were 1,939 on Friday, 1,806 on Saturday, and 1,821 on Sunday.
Spring Mack Days shaping up as a record-breaker
Fish on! Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake is on course for a new record of lake trout entries.
Swanky Sisters moves to Creamery Mall
Owner Beverley Osterwyk and her crew moved Swanky Sisters Mercantile to a new location in the Creamery Mall in Ronan three weeks ago, and they’re still unpacking boxes of fabric, notions, baby items and gifts.
Ronan relay wins at Libby Invite
Ronan athletes traveled to the 2025 Libby Invitational on Saturday, April 12, where they claimed a first-place relay finish and a shot-put championship at Logger Stadium.
Polson Tennis rebounds at Cut Bank Invite
“The kids bounced back very well in Cut Bank with both teams winning three duals and losing just one,” Hislop said.
Lake County athletes shine at Frenchtown Invite
The Polson and Ronan track and field teams made a strong statement at the highly competitive Frenchtown Invitational on Saturday, March 29, racking up top finishes, personal records, and championship-worthy performances.
Polson, Ronan heat up at Iceberg Invite
The April 17 Iceberg Invite in Columbia Falls brought together dozens of western Montana’s top track and field athletes, and competitors from Lake County were right in the mix, picking up event wins, personal bests, and strong team finishes.
Jessica Maley, 37
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing away of Jessica Lynn Maley on Feb. 24, 2025, at Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital in Spokane, Wash.
MAC Baseball snaps skid, earns first win
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo baseball team had a rollercoaster week on their home field, bouncing back from a lopsided loss to Frenchtown on Tuesday, April 15, to earn their first win of the season Thursday, April 17, in a 10-2 triumph over Noxon-Thompson Falls.
Ronan, Arlee athletes shine at Bigfork Invite
The Ronan Chiefs and Arlee Scarlets turned in strong performances at the Bigfork Invitational track and field meet, held Saturday, April 5, with several athletes notching personal bests and climbing the podium against a deep field of competition from across northwest Montana.
Correction: Charlo Grocery was citation-free
In a story titled "17 retailers cited for underage alcohol sales," on page 1 of last week's Leader, we incorrectly listed Wilson Foods as located in Charlo, and were quickly set straight by Charlo Grocery co-owner Rick Marcure. Wilson's is located in Arlee.In a story titled "17 retailers cited for underage alcohol sales," on page 2 of last week's Leader, we incorrectly listed Wilson Foods as located in Charlo, and were quickly set straight by Charlo Grocery co-owner Rick Marcure. Wilson's is located in Arlee.
Bud Cheff entertains gathering of Montana History Buffs
Bud Cheff was the guest speaker at the latest meeting of the Montana History Buffs held at the Miracle of America Museum on March 19.
Ronan Softball blanks Whitefish, sneaks past Co-Falls
Fueled by an explosive second inning and a lights-out pitching performance, the Ronan Maidens cruised past Whitefish 15-0 in a three-inning mercy-rule win on Tuesday, April 8, then slipped past Columbia Falls April 10 in a tighter matchup 6-4.
Brown, Delaney and Digiallonardo excel for Polson
Polson athletes made their presence felt across a wide range of events at the Hamilton Bronc Invite on Friday, April 4, with strong showings in the sprints, throws, distance races, and relays.