Articles with the Tag: Lake county courthouse
For 50 years, the shady green lawn of the Lake County Courthouse in Polson has filled with white tents in mid-August for a summer tradition – the annual Sandpiper Art Festival. Held Saturday, this year’s juried festival had more than 40 artist booths, offering everything from paintings, ...
POLSON — Art festival-goers filled Sacajawea Park this past weekend during the Flathead Lake Festival of Art held along the tree-lined shores of Flathead Lake. The two-day festival, presented by the Sandpiper Art Gallery, offered a relaxing atmosphere for shoppers to browse a diverse array of artisa...
By Rob Zolman Valley Journal POLSON — Although he typically tries to avoid the limelight, Lake County Detective Scott Sciaretta said being recognized by his peers is “very special” and appreciated. He was given the 2021 Deputy of the Year ...
With 1,200 miles of gravel and paved roads, Lake County has more roads to maintain than either of its neighboring counties – Missoula to the south and Flathead to the north – at a fraction of the budget. To help the county road department keep pace with maintenance needs, on May 13 the c...
News from the Lake County Election Office LAKE COUNTY — Notice is hereby given that a City Resort Tax Election will be held on Feb. 2, 2021. Electors will consider the following: should the City of Polson impose a resort tax in the City of Polson of three percent on the retail value of al...
News from Lake County LAKE COUNTY – The Board of Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously to direct Election Administrator Katie Harding to prepare to conduct the Nov. 3 general election by mail ballot. Early voting begins on Oct. 2 and can be done in person at the elections offi...
By Mary Auld for the Valley Journal LAKE COUNTY – Election judges are the boots on the ground that keep elections running smoothly. Lake County is recruiting community members for these important positions. “Election judges are on the front line dealing directly with voters,” La...
News from Lake County Commissioners LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Commissioners have conducted the final Town Hall public meeting to present information related to the Criminal Justice Facilities and Operation Levy request that will be decided by voters in late January. The 20-year ...
RONAN — The jail expansion levy was discussed during a community outreach meeting Oct. 6 at the Ronan Community Center, which was attended by all three Lake County commissioners, representatives from the Lake County Attorney’s Office and Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The county loc...
POLSON – About 50 people gathered on the Lake County courthouse lawn to do their part in what was a global climate protest on Friday. Around the world, masses of young people filled the streets on every continent for a day of global protests. According to the New York Times: “Organizers estima...
