Articles Written By: Berl Tiskus
POLSON — A one-vehicle pickup wreck across from Richwine’s Burgerville on U.S. Highway 93 at about 2 p.m. Friday, June 5 sent the driver to Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital. The driver was then life-flighted to St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, according to Montana Highway Patrol Se...
POLSON — It was B.Y.O.R., bring your own rocks, for the first ever Flathead Lake Rock Skipping Championship held May 30 at Riverside Park. Competitor Ken Richardson took the organizers at their word and brought a gallon Ziploc bag of “good” rocks, which he shared with his son Bret ...
POLSON — What’s going on at Montana Co-op? There are many answers to that question as the area is always bustling around the headquarters at 401 Main Street. Not only can customers order items from the 100 farmers and producers at Montana Co-op online, but there’s a fre...
POLSON — Traditions are important, and Polson High School’s Class of 2015 followed some long-held traditions: “Pomp and Circumstance” played as they marched into Linderman gym on May 30, the building was sweltering, and the gym was packed with family, friends and well-wishers of...
PABLO — Two Eagle River School celebrates its 40th year in existence this year, and the class of 2015 carried the torch forward at graduation on May 30. Following the processional by Bronson McDonald, Wayne McCoy gave a prayer to begin graduation. The commencement speaker has worked at TERS...
POLSON — Complete with the ruby slippers and Toto, the residents at Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center put their spin on “The Wizard of Oz” as family, friends and staff gathered on May 29 to watch. The plot follows the tin woodsman, who wants a heart; the cowardly lion, who wants co...
POLSON — Dogs at the Mission Valley Animal Shelter made a big impression on a group of Girl Scouts from Pablo Elementary School, so much so that Troop 3422 donated their cookie money to help build an agility course for the pooches. “We had eight girls when we first started selling cookies. We ...
POLSON — Approximately 60 pounds of “gently loved toys” filled the children’s wagon pulled by kids from Little Friends Preschool from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. They were on their way to Helping Hands to deliver the toys to kids who may not have any. The children have been coll...
POLSON — Impact fees for new construction came under scrutiny from the Polson City Commissioners at their May 18 commission meeting. Impact fees are what people who are building new houses or businesses in the city are assessed to pay their part for water, sewer, fire, parks and administrative work. Po...
RONAN — It was a crime of opportunity, and the “criminals” were dressed in black. The back door on Dave Robbins’ stock trailer sprung open just as he stopped at the traffic signal on Main Street and Terrace Lake Road in Ronan, and the six black angus bulls Robbins was hauling...
