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Man charged with assault for stabbing Man charged with assault for stabbing

POLSON – A 53-year-old man faces two assault charges related to stabbing a man multiple times in the face and assaulting and threatening a detention officer. Daniel James Kenmille, who gave a Billings address but has lived in the area previously, had his bond reduced to $200,000 by Judge James A. Ma...

Teen pleads not guilty in 3-year-old’s death

POLSON – The teen charged with negligent homicide in the death of a 3-year-old boy on Thanksgiving Day was arraigned in district court last week. Chasen Kiaran Curley pleaded not guilty and his attorney, Ashley Morigeau, requested a transfer to youth court. Judge James A. Manley set the transfer ...

Give gift of blood

News from the American Red Cross LAKE COUNTY — It can’t be wrapped or placed under a tree, but the perfect gift can help save patient lives this holiday season. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations declin...

Free diabetes classes to be held in Ronan

RONAN — Is getting control of your diabetes part of your 2017 New Year’s resolution? If so, we can help. Mountain-Pacific Quality Health, the MSU Lake County Extension Office and the Montana Geriatric Education Center are partnering together to offer free diabetes classes in Ronan. These fun, inf...

Survey reveals local support for proposed events center

POLSON — Appointing an advisory committee looks to be the next step for the Lake County commissioners if they want to move forward on building a multi-purpose events center in the area. Consultant Billie Lee presented the results of a feasibility study to the commissioners on Thursday, Dec. 8. She w...

Seese pleads guilty, testifies regarding nephew’s death Seese pleads guilty, testifies regarding nephew’s death

POLSON – A man implicated in the beating death of his 18-year-old nephew in Arlee in February pleaded guilty and testified in district court Wednesday.     Stephen Seese, 23, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty as part of a plea agreement. Seese pleaded guilty to accountabi...

Tribe takes over backup healthcare program Tribe takes over backup healthcare program

LAKE COUNTY – The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are now managing a last resort program to help ensure healthcare services are available for enrolled tribal members and descendants. “This is part of our promise to get quality healthcare to tribal people,” said Anna Whiting-Sorre...

St. Ignatius man headed to trial St. Ignatius man headed to trial

POLSON — The case of a man facing three charges of assault with a weapon, multiple charges of burglary, robbery and theft, possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute, and others, is headed to trial after he withdrew a plea agreement last week. A dispute over $74,057 in restitution resul...

Rodents wreak havoc Rodents wreak havoc

Throughout Lake County many landowners are reporting damage to range, pasture and lawns by rodents of various types. Conditions have been favorable to the increase in populations of voles, pocket gophers and Columbian ground squirrels. Each species can be identified by the damage they cause. Voles, also c...

Comfort and Joy Comfort and Joy

POLSON — Right on cue, the snow began to fall as 53 entries rolled in the Lake County Parade of Lights Friday night. Bundled up in cozy layers, children and adults squished together along Polson’s Main Street, barricaded by a tape to keep candy-fetching kids safe as brightly lit cars, trailers...


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