Legals for July, 2 2025

Legals for June, 5 2025

Kenneth C. Donovan, 78

Kenneth C. Donovan, 78, of Condon, passed away Nov. 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 27, from 5-7 p.m. at The Swan Song in Condon.

Legals for June, 18 2025

Peter Walther, 95

Peter Eugene Walther, died on June 20, 2025, wore many hats during his 95 years. A memorial service and reception will be held at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 130 S. 6th St. E. in Missoula, on July 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Legals for June, 12 2025

Legals for June, 19 2025

Ailport sentenced to 110 years for driving truck into house

A Polson man, convicted at trial of attempted deliberate homicide, arson and criminal mischief, was sentenced in District Court in Polson June 12 to a total of 110 years in the Montana State Prison.

PL 280 saga winds down with three signatures

Monday marked a quiet end to a long-running saga as the three Lake County commissioners each signed a resolution rescinding three previous attempts to remove the county from the responsibilities enshrined in Public Law 280.

Trial date set for second suspect in Loder murder

Judge Molly Owen set a trial date of Nov. 3 for the second suspect in the murder of Ronan resident Edwin Loder, who was allegedly murdered last August near his home on Timberlane Road.

Voting opens for Lake County’s Athlete of the Year

The Lake County Leader is initiating its first ever “High School Athlete of the Year,” voted on by you, our readers. The nominees were submitted by athletic directors in Polson, Ronan, Charlo and St. Ignatius, based on the athletic achievements of the 2024-2025 seasons. Two Eagle River School and Arlee High School were also invited to participate, but did not submit nominations via our guidelines.

Legals for July, 3 2025

Sentence deferred for sexual abuse

A man from Salem, Ore., who admitted to inappropriate contact with a minor, was sentenced on the related charge of sexual abuse of children in District Court in Polson May 29. The imposition of sentencing for Tyler Davis Booze, 30, was deferred for six years, in accordance with a plea agreement reached March 26.

Legals for June, 26 2025

Rocky Point residents worry about traffic impacts of new casino

The intersection of Rocky Point Road with Highway 93 north of Polson is always busy, especially during the summer months as lakeshore residents struggle to get on and off the highway. It’s likely to get worse with construction vehicles entering and exiting Hwy. 93 from Irvine Flats Road where building has begun on the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ new casino, 400 Horses.

MAC softball standouts earn postseason honors

The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball program was well-represented on the 2025 Western B-C All-State and All-Conference lists, with six players earning postseason accolades following a strong campaign.

Polson Seniors: Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day! Down with the King! We are closed the 4th of July.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Pancake breakfast is July 12

July 4 is already here! I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July! The center will be closed.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Good Old Days on the horizon

Good Old Days is coming up – our Senior Center will be having their pancake breakfast, July 12, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. We will be raffling off a basket for Good Old Days. Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the barbecue Friday night, July 11.

Ronan man sentenced to 50 years for sexual abuse

A Ronan man, accused of misrepresenting himself on social media to obtain explicit images of underage girls, was sentenced in District Court in Polson June 18 to 50 years with the Montana State Prison.