Volunteers plant 33 ponderosa pines at Finley Point park

On Earth Day 2025, Encompass LLC sponsored a tree restoration project at the Finley Point Unit of Flathead Lake State Park in partnership with Montana State Parks, AmeriCorps and the Montana State Parks Foundation.

Legals for May, 14 2025

Brett McCrumb, 61

Brett Thomas McCrumb of Polson arrived in his final Home with Jesus on May 7, 2025. He dealt with a cancer diagnosis over a year ago with courage. He tried treatments and health regimes that would help, but he always relied on the attitude and truth of “I know where I’m going.” His Celebration of Life is Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. at his parents’ place, The Barn at Finley Point, with a cemetery burial to follow.

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from the Flathead Courrier, May 11, 1989

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.

Face time at the City Hall Open House

Despite the senses and weather saying summer it is still spring. However, that didn’t stop the City Hall Open House event from being a fun time for everyone involved.

Legals for May, 8 2025

Legals for May, 7 2025

Dennis Joe (Denny) LaBonty, 76

Dennis (aka “Denny”) Joe LaBonty, Ph.D., passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and loved ones on May 3, 2025, at his home in Polson. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson with a reception to follow at 1 p.m. at the Polson Bay Golf Course Bunkers Bar & Grill clubhouse.

Message to "Get-a-Job"

On Saturday, April 26, I participated in a ‘We the People Rally’ at the intersection of Highway 35 and 93 in Polson. There were about 45 of us with signs and drummers.

Heeding the message of "The People's Pope"

We just lost a powerful leader, “The People’s Pope.” His power stemmed from his connection to all people; religious or not, black or white, poor or wealthy. Tenderness was his strength.

Polson Seniors: Programs under scrutiny

The continued funding of these senior programs is under scrutiny for reduction and/or abolition. MSNBC has reported on the President Trump’s plan to dismantle the Meals on Wheels nutrition program for Seniors. Contact your state and federal elected officials.

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Packing, Camping

Mules Lucy, Sadie, and Suzy, and Charlie, a horse, were all tied to the fence at Hobbyhorse Place, north of Polson, waiting for something to do on Saturday morning. That “something” was about twenty youth coming to a mule packing, camping, back country event put on by the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen.

Cowboy Ball’s big tent brings big fun to Polson

Sunshine and blue skies welcomed guests to the 33rd Annual Cowboy Ball at the Polson Fairgrounds on April 25. Evening dress was boots, hats, and lots of turquoise.

Legals for May, 1 2025

Firefighter Robyn Bishop is a lifetime learner

In the popular book “Fahrenheit 451” fire and books are sort of enemies to each other; however, it’s these two elements that make up a major part of the life of Polson High teacher and volunteer firefighter Robyn Bishop.

Legals for April, 30 2025

Push Play Project aims to build, enhance playgrounds

The Push Play Project of the Flathead Reservation Lake County is “on a mission to create safe, accessible spaces that promote physical activity and family engagement, all to improve long-term health in our communities."

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