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Grand opening held for pathway, city dock Grand opening held for pathway, city dock

POLSON — The Polson City Dock and the Bridge Pathway connecting Sacajawea and Riverside Parks are officially open.  Ken Avison, Polson businessman and Polson Redevelopment Agency chair, put together a grand opening on June 29. A combined color guard of the Veteran Warrior Society and the Vet...

Hobbs to appear in court July 2 for plea change

POLSON — Dennis Hobbs, 56, of Polson, appeared in Judge Manley’s court Wednesday, June 25, but no action was taken as Hobbs’ counsel Ben Anciaux asked for an additional week to review a plea agreement with Hobbs.  Hobbs was arrested May 19 and is being held on $5 million bail for al...

Man arrested for alleged rape Man arrested for alleged rape

POLSON — Robert Jennings Mathewson, Jr., 32, was arrested and is being held in Lake County Jail facing felony charges of aggravated assault, two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, and kidnapping. The State is requesting $150,000 bond.  Mathewson appeared in Judge Deborah Kim Christop...

Landfill fire resists efforts to quell it Landfill fire resists efforts to quell it

POLSON — Small puffs of smoke drift from cracks in the earth at the old “wood pit” at the Lake County Transfer Station.  An underground fire is “worming its way through” the wood, said Mark Nelson, Lake County’s solid waste program manager.  “We&rsquo...

Mariners picking up steam Mariners picking up steam

POLSON — Battling weather and more injuries the Mission Valley Mariners lit a fire and picked up some much needed conference wins, bringing them to 5-3 in conference play.  Things started out with a bang on Monday while playing a pair against the Missoula Mavs, went into a split on Thursday in ...

Polson Ladies’ Day, June 25, Polson Bay Golf Club

Results: Tin Whistle  A Flight: Gwenda Harroun, 43 Kate Ulrich, 38 Jeanne Johnston, 37 Lynne Miller, 37 B Flight: Patti Van Acker, 42 Sancy Leichty, 34 Kathi Neeley, 32 Marsha Vick, 32 Low Putts: Lynne Miller  31   C Flight Nine Holes: Twyla Shear, 18 ...

Polson Football Club U19 earns third at State Polson Football Club U19 earns third at State

BILLINGS – Polson’s FC U19 girl’s soccer club finished third at the State Cup tournament June 15. While climbing the ropes through the tournament they found themselves in the premier bracket facing Helena, but fell 1-3 to Helena’s club who ultimately placed first in the State battle. ...

Polson ASA 10U Lil' Lakers continue winning Polson ASA 10U Lil' Lakers continue winning

courtesy photo The Polson ASA 10U Lil’ Lakers continue their winning ways going 5-0 in the Fury Fastpitch Summer Sizzler in Frenchtown June 14-15 and defeating the Bitterroot Sparks in the championship game. The team improved their overall record to 20-2 with the third tournament win in a row. Team ...

Rodeo time in Polson brings summer fun Rodeo time in Polson brings summer fun

POLSON — A row of young cowboys and cowgirls lined the arena fence at the Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo. Pushing their fingers through the chain links, the kids looked across the arena at the bucking chutes where David Graham and his crew were loading the sheep. “Are you ready to ride one of thos...

Local markets explore niches to coexist with supercenter Local markets explore niches to coexist with supercenter

Polson’s Walmart Supercenter opened its doors October 24, 2013, on 28 acres that were re-zoned to commercial property and annexed into the city the city of Polson. Polson’s Walmart Supercenter is now three times the size of the original Walmart, which opened in 1988 in the building now occupied b...


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