Marriages & Divorces

The following marriages and divorces were recorded recently at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson:

Ronan and Polson athletes qualify for State

Ronan and Polson athletes turned in a string of top-six finishes and personal bests at the Western A Divisional Track and Field Championships, held May 16–17 at the Polson Athletic Complex. Facing fierce competition from powerhouse programs like Columbia Falls, Corvallis, and Whitefish, local athletes earned their way onto the podium and into state contention.

Births at the Nesting Place

The following babies were recently welcomed at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place in Polson:

Ronan and Charlo pick up wins at Big Sky Quad Track Meet

Athletes from Ronan and Charlo put together a strong showing Friday at the Big Sky Quad meet in Missoula, collecting multiple top-three finishes in both boys and girls events.

Eureka offense overpowers Ronan

The Eureka Lions used a fast start and a pair of big innings to hand the Ronan Chiefs a 14-4 loss in their final game of the season Tuesday evening.

Legals for May, 7 2025

Bruce Newby, 69

Bruce Edward Newby of Pablo went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 6, 2025. His graveside-only service is Friday, May 16, at Lone Pine Cemetery next door to the Little Brown Church at the corner of MT Hwy. 35 and Swan Hwy. in Bigfork, Montana. Bruce’s funeral procession will depart from the 4B’s parking lot in Polson at 10:20 a.m. May 16.

Volunteer firefighters gather for spring training

Around 100 volunteer firefighters convened at the CSKT Division of Fire headquarters last Friday and Saturday for the Lake County Fire Association Spring Training.

Fur Harvesters hold spring rendezvous in Ronan

Mountain men dressed in furs, buckskins and capotes made from Hudson Bay blankets mingled with their modern-day counterparts, attired in fleeces and jeans, at the Fur Harvesters Spring Rendezvous, May 16-17 in Ronan.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Nice weather but stay safe

With the nice weather and yard work that needs to be done, safety is a top priority.

St-Char-Ro: A blooming success at 50

Main Street in Ronan was closed to traffic Saturday as St-Char-Ro celebrated its 50th anniversary with a street fair, inflatable bounce houses, classic cars and even a miniature race track.

Jury finds Baszler guilty of weapon assault

After a day-long trial, a Lake County jury found a Polson man guilty of assault with a weapon. Jury selection began Monday, May 19, in District Court in Polson for Eric Walter Baszler, 42. On Tuesday morning, Baszler was found guilty.

Athletes excel at Western B/C Divisional Track Championships

Athletes from Mission, Arlee, Charlo and Two Eagle River delivered strong performances at the Western B/C Divisional Track and Field Championships held May 16-17 at MCPS Stadium in Missoula, collecting top-six finishes across a wide range of events and earning qualifications to the upcoming state meet.

Legals for May, 14 2025

Mission Valley Calendar

Upcoming events and meetings in the Mission Valley

Repertory Dance Theatre delivers world-class dance to Mission Valley

Mission Valley Live wraps up its performing arts season with a splash, courtesy of Repertory Dance Theatre of Utah. Members of the nation’s oldest and most successful repertory dance company will bring a dozen programs to area schools and other Mission Valley venues, before taking the stage at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. next Friday, May 16.

Polson Seniors: Birthday dinner next Friday

Birthday Dinner on May 23 brings the good stuff: roast beef and cake!

Commissioners backpedal on controversial resolution

Lake County Commission Chair Gale Decker seemed a little wary as he stepped to the microphone for last Thursday’s public hearing. The topic, a resolution to impose a Notice of New Construction for any property improvements in Lake County, had already drawn ample ire on social media, and the commissioners were apt to attract more of the same from the crowd of at least 75 people filling the courthouse conference room, and another 20 or so tuning in via Zoom.

Jury finds Ailport guilty of attempted homicide, arson

Paul Ailport, accused of setting his truck on fire and intentionally driving into his neighbor’s home, was convicted by a Lake County jury on felony charges of attempted deliberate homicide with use of weapon, criminal mischief and arson.

Snowpack drops as stream flows increase

April ushered in the transition from winter to spring in the Montana snowpack accumulation season.