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Articles with the Tag: Polson

McElderry pushes for plea bargain

POLSON — Attorneys for a man facing homicide charges argued Thursday that the court did not have authority to reject his plea bargain after initially accepting it, nor authority to reinstate deliberate homicide charges. Adrian McElderry, 32, is accused of killing his wife, RaeLynn Charlo, 29, on Nov...

Water Daze contestants have perfect day for swim Water Daze contestants have perfect day for swim

  POLSON — With warm temperatures and not much wind, it was a good day for a 1-mile swim for the annual Water Daze on Aug. 1. Times were fast for 83 swimmers who entered the water near Salish Point and swam to the point at Boettcher Park. All age groups were represented, from high school kids t...

Swan man fights for education in Afghanistan Swan man fights for education in Afghanistan

POLSON — A headline in Parade magazine in 2003 read, “He fights terror with books,” and Budd MacKenzie was intrigued enough that he read the story about Greg Mortenson. MacKenzie related his story to the Polson Rotary Club on July 28. Mortenson, a humanitarian, the author of “Tw...

Team proud of big accomplishments Team proud of big accomplishments

News from Polson 12U All Star Baseball Team MERIDIAN, IDAHO – The Polson 12U All Star baseball team made it to the semifinals in the PNW Regional Tournament, the furthest any 12U team in the state of Montana has ever made it in the Cal Ripkin League.  This young team's tough defense made the...

Polson

POLSON — My uncle thinks he’s a chicken. We’d get him some help but we really need the eggs. The next AARP Driving Class will be held here at the center on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. If you are in need of this class, just give us a call here and we will put you on the list. ...

Benefit dinner to offset cost of spaying, neutering

News from the Mission Valley Animal Shelter POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is hosting a benefit to raise funds for its Community Spay/Neuter Program on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Elks Lodge, the facility host, in Polson from 5-8 pm. Sponsors for the event are Anderson Radio Broadcasting, ...

Summerfest means a full weekend of fun Summerfest means a full weekend of fun

POLSON — It will be impossible to be bored this weekend in Polson. With a car show, a poker run, a poker walk, an art festival, a family fun day, a brunch cruise, water activities and music at local venues, the weekend of Aug. 7-9 will live up to its name — Summerfest.  Sponsored by An...

Sandpiper holds 44th annual Outdoor Art Festival Sandpiper holds 44th annual Outdoor Art Festival

POLSON — Painters, sculptors, photographers,  woodworkers, textile artists and other artisans will take possession of the Lake County Courthouse shady lawn for the 44th annual Sandpiper Outdoor Art Festival on Aug. 8. Hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  More than 60 artists are expected, and ma...

Hoops hot at annual 3 on 3 fest Hoops hot at annual 3 on 3 fest

POLSON — Dozens of basketball players of all ages took to the streets of downtown Polson over the weekend for the annual Flathead Lake 3 on 3 competition affectionately known as “Hoopfest,” drawing droves of spectators to the popular slam dunk and 3-point shooting contests Saturday evening....

Fairchild, Olson honored by city commission

POLSON — Polson Mayor Heather Knutson presented retiring Polson City Judge Doug Olson and retiring Polson Fire Chief John Fairchild with plaques honoring them for their years of service to the city at the July 20 city commission meeting. Olson began his tenure as judge in 2003. “It’s ...


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