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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Judge Jayne sets trial for local editor Judge Jayne sets trial for local editor

POLSON — On Monday, Judge Joey Jayne set a jury trial date of Feb. 20, 2015, for Vince Lovato, 53, editor of the Lake County Leader, when he appeared in her court for an omnibus hearing.  Lovato pleaded not guilty to obstructing a peace office or other public servant, resisting arrest and disor...

Lanterns to light up Polson sky, benefit Loaves and Fishes food bank Lanterns to light up Polson sky, benefit Loaves and Fishes food bank

POLSON — It’s long been Asian tradition to use sky lanterns for luck, sending glowing wishes into the night sky while symbolically letting the past go. This New Years Eve the paper lanterns will be sent skyward with wishes for Polson, igniting a renewed passion to strengthen the community and ...

Light candle to remember loved ones

POLSON — Christmas is a time for families, for sharing, for giving, but sometimes it’s a wrenching season for people grieving the loss of a loved one.  To remember loved ones who have passed away, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and Lake Funeral Home are partnering on a Tree of Light...

Cozy Vintage Vida offers sentimental gifts Cozy Vintage Vida offers sentimental gifts

POLSON — The building housing Vintage Vida Antiques and Gifts, 3 Fourth Ave. E, was constructed in 1890 on railroad ties, according to LaNita Fitzpatrick, owner. It was Polson’s first boot and saddle shop, but now it’s full of “pieces of everybody’s past,” Fitzpatrick said...

Turkey trotters run, walk Thanksgiving morning Turkey trotters run, walk Thanksgiving morning

More than 100 people ran the 3-mile Polson Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. This was the 7th annual fun run, and funds raised went to Polson Loaves and Fish. The Turkey Trot is a way for runners and walkers to get out of the kitchen and wear off some extra pie and mashed potatoes and gravy calories be...

Sportspage bowling results for the week of Nov. 18

Tuesday Moonlighters High Scratch Game: Steve Samsel 263 High Handicap Game: Steve Samsel 279 High Scratch Series: Jake Grebetz 697 High Handicap Series: Jake Grebetz 769   Wednesday Mixed Men High Scratch Game: Chase Johnson 279 High Handicap Game: Jay Bick 298 High Scratc...

Polson

POLSON — We had another great turnout for our community Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the community’s churches. Several hundred people attended and none went away hungry. That’s not counting the many meals that were home-delivered. We express our heartfelt thanks to those who volunteered...

Local woman writes historical novel Local woman writes historical novel

POLSON — Delivering rambunctious children safely to school requires patience and skill, yet Polson bus driver Cynthia Doll has additional talents driving her in a different direction. She recently finished her first novel, “The Sparrow’s Choice,” a historical fiction novel set in 1...

PHS forensics competes at Whitefish

News from Polson High School speech and debate WHITEFISH — Fifteen teams, including Polson High School’s speech and debate team, competed at the Whitefish Invitational Speech and Drama meet on Saturday, Nov. 22. Casting a pall over the meet was the death of Shelley Fisher, the previous head...

Commission saves money, selects wastewater treatment system

POLSON — Polson City Commissioners chose a sequenced batch reactor, priced at $14.3 million, instead of a membrane bioreactor with a price tag of $18.3 million for Polson’s new wastewater treatment system at their Nov. 17 meeting. That means $14.83 less on each water bill for Polson consumers. ...


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