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Foundations contribute to community in many ways

News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation helps other nonprofits in new endeavors that they couldn’t afford to fund otherwise. “Montana Community Foundation incentive grants have allowed GPCF to award grants in our community bey...

Community Spirit Basket fundraiser begins

Community Bank is gearing up to sponsor the eighth annual “Community Spirit Basket” project and invites anyone to donate a “basket” of sorts, for this fundraiser beginning Nov. 3. Each year the bank receives wonderful baskets to raffle, providing 100 percent of the ticket sales to the...

House District 93 sees inaugural race House District 93 sees inaugural race

RONAN — November marks the first general election voters will get to cast their vote in the freshly minted House District 93 race that covers most of the western and southern half of Lake County. Republican legislator Dan Salomon is facing off against Democrat Susan Evans for the seat.  Salomon...

Hertz, McLaughlin on ballot for House District 12 Hertz, McLaughlin on ballot for House District 12

Greg Hertz and William McLaughlin are running for the House District 12 seat.  McLaughlin said he was asked to be a Democratic Party placeholder on the ballot, and he filed with the understanding the Democrats would have a formal candidate. He is not actively campaigning.  Hertz, 59, has l...

Manley, Russell run for District judge Manley, Russell run for District judge

Judicial candidates for Montana 20th Judicial District for Lake and Sanders County are Jim Manley and Mark Russell.  Manley is serving out C.B. McNeil’s term as judge for Montana 20th Judicial District for Lake and Sanders County. Russell is the Chief Deputy Lake County Attorney.  Manle...

Jayne, Owens battle for Justice of the Peace Jayne, Owens battle for Justice of the Peace

LAKE COUNTY — Incumbent Joey Jayne and Montana Highway Patrol Sergeant Randal “Randy” Owens are pitted against each other in the race for county justice of the peace.  This position handles common misdemeanor crimes including traffic offenses and lower-level drinking and driving cas...

Construction nears completion at PHS

POLSON — During an update on the construction at Polson High School at the Oct. 13 board meeting, Superintendent Linda Reksten reported the exterior doors and replacement windows will be installed the week of Oct. 20-24. Insulating window shades will be installed Oct. 16 and 17. The district used gr...

Polson football

HAVRE – The Pirates took a tumble in Havre on Friday falling 21-39 to the Blue Ponies pushing the Pirates to 3-5 on the season. Quarterback Wyatt Ducharme tossed 6-15 for 144 yards picking up a pair of touchdowns for the Pirates. Jacob Harrod and Mathew Rensvold were on the receiving end of those sc...

Discipline key to Lady Pirates’ success Discipline key to Lady Pirates’ success

FRENCHTOWN – After 23 years of coaching young girls on the volleyball court, Lady Pirate coach, Jan Toth, has seen her share of ups and downs and this season, is no exception. With strong senior leadership both on the court and coming off the bench and young starters bringing their top game, the lad...

Pirates, Lady Pirates place top 10, gain All-Conference cross-country honors

COLUMBIA FALLS – In order to receive an All-Conference title in Northwestern A cross-country, you must place top 10 at the Conference meet. Four Lady Pirates and one Pirate did just that, beating out upperclassman in Columbia Falls at the West Glacier Golf Course Saturday. Not only have the Polson r...


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