Cancer is a theif of life, health

As the names of my parents, Bill and Edie Hall, were read during the luminary ceremony my eyes welled with tears of remembrance. Through those tears the full moon that had just risen over Mt. Harding appeared to be a giant heart glowing with love and hope. It had been an emotional evening--a reunion of sorts--as I found many of the faces at the Mission Valley Relay for Life to be familiar. All had been touched in some way by cancer.

Among Other Things

So, what’s new?

At peace after 20 miles

Hi, mom.

Use of hit-and-run photos will be allowed: Jami Sherman's family says use of photos OK

The county attorney's office will be able show limited pictures of Jami Sherman's body in the upcoming trial of Edward Ness, the man alleged to have been driving the vehicle when Sherman was struck and killed, while Ness' attorney argued last week that it will make a jury too biased against his client.

Special session not an easy one

By Janna Taylor

Jen Orchard wins state girls' golf title

Polson High's Jen Orchard knew what was at stake when she lined up an eight-foot putt on the final hole of the Class A state golf tournament last Saturday at the Sidney Country Club. That's why Orchard's knees were buckling some.

Robert Silver Hanson Jr., 84

Robert Silver Hanson Jr., 84 of Polson, passed away peacefully April 9, 2025, in Kalispell, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson at noon Monday, April 21.

TERS BB: SWEETNESS ON THE COURT

The Eagles are headed to divisionals

RONAN - The excitement around the Two Eagle basketball program

Legals for April, 27 2023

First "Polson Treasure" award goes to Lee Manicke

Lee Manicke shows up at almost every Polson City Commission meeting, and often attempts to educate the city manager, staff or commissioners on the intricacies of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district or history of city ordinances. City officials sometimes welcome and sometimes bristle at his input. But at last Wednesday’s commission meeting, Manicke was warmly welcomed and honored with the inaugural Polson Treasure Community Service Award.

New tipping fee causes garbage rift

A brouhaha between Lake County and Republic Services over a fee hike spilled over into the commission chambers and Leader editorial pages recently, with the disposal service accusing the county of “double dipping” by invoicing them for what’s known in the industry as a “tipping fee.”

Local history: Old friends share recent books

Last Saturday’s book chat at Ninepipes Museum felt like a rendezvous of old friends, as authors and historians Bob Bigart and Joe McDonald joined Carolyn Corey and Steve Lozar to discuss and sign recent books.

Detwiler takes charge of Ronan Braves football

By JASON BLASCO 

A cherry good time

Videos and photos of the Cherry Festival

Playing for Dad

POLSON - Senior middle hitter Sallie Sams steps onto the court

Art display opening showcases local talent

Works of art created by both youth and adult artists are featured in the current show, “Single, Double, Triple” at the Sandpiper Art Gallery on Polson’s Main Street.

Polson boys, girls tennis ready to continue tradition

The Polson boys tennis team is looking to improve on its second place finish at Divisionals last season.

Chiefs football ready for transition from Class B to A

RONAN —Ronan High School football coach Matt Detwiler is ready for the challenge his team will face as they prepare to make the transition from Class B to Class A.

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SOUTH FORK PRIMITIVE AREA OF THE JOCKO CLOSED

Knight riding out senior year

Abby Knight will be heading to Rock Springs, Wyo. for the National High School Rodeo Finals again this July.