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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Polson to enforce clean property ordinance

It is that time of year when your neighbors call and come into my office to complain about you because you have let the weeds and grass get out of control. Some complaints are about fire danger, and some complaints are about how the property looks and affects the complainants.  There is an ordinance ...

Two local community foundations meet, discuss collaboration

News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — When the leaders of the Greater Polson Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation (LFVCF) met on June 3, even the location – cozy Allentown Restaurant at beautiful Ninepipes – seemed to reflect...

Firefighters, lawn enforcement compete in Battle of the Badge Firefighters, lawn enforcement compete in Battle of the Badge

POLSON —  Called the “Battle of the Badge,“ a softball tournament held June 23 pitted the Polson Police Department, the Finley Point Fire Department and the Lake County Sheriffs Office against each other for bragging rights. The games were held on a sunny afternoon beginning at 1 p....

Mariners add pair of conference wins

POLSON — The Mission Valley Mariners took two wins from the A Kalispell Lakers Tuesday, June 18, bringing their conference record to 5-1. In game one the Mariners refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Lakers, bringing an 11-1 victory in front of a home crowd in Polson. ...

Mariners battle big bats in Big Bucks Tournament Mariners battle big bats in Big Bucks Tournament

LIBBY — Mission Valley Mariners faced great competition in Libby with teams from Montana, Washington, Idaho, and Alberta, Canada. After battling hard, they walk away with the third place prize. This weekend’s Big Bucks tournament saw some big bats from all teams including homeruns in almost every...

Fourth of July festivities abound throughout county

There are many opportunities to celebrate our nation’s birthday on July 4 throughout in Polson, Charlo and Arlee. Polson The colorful and patriotic Polson Centennial 4th of July Parade organized by the Envision Polson! Youth Committee the Polson Kiwanis Club begins at noon. The parade will begin ...

Funds needed for fireworks

POLSON — Next Thursday is the Fourth of July, a day to celebrate the United States of America’s independence. For many folks that means parades, family barbecues, swimming in the lake, and then, when it gets dark, chrysanthemums and spider fireworks bursting into bloom above Flathead Lake. &nb...

Library reading nooks open around town Library reading nooks open around town

POLSON — If archaic stereotypes are true, all librarians are all bun-wearing, grey-haired ladies wearing cardigans with a Kleenex pushed up their sleeve and rubber-soled shoes. They fiercely shush people so it’s quiet in the library and stamp out fun.  Not so in Polson.  Here libr...

Fishing Without Barriers Day a success

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks POLSON — A total of 80 anglers with disabilities participated in the 20th annual Fishing Without Barriers Day on Flathead Lake on June 13. The anglers caught a total of 13 lake trout from fishing boats trolling on the lake; the largest lake trout measu...

Butler to be tried as an adult, gag order issued

POLSON — Nathan Adam Butler, the Arlee teen accused of stabbing his 51-year-old stepfather to death and injuring his mother and another man last November, will be tried as an adult.  Butler is charged with deliberate homicide, attempted deliberate homicide, and assault with a weapon, all feloni...


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