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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Polson wins 3rd straight academic bowl Polson wins 3rd straight academic bowl

CHARLO — The Polson academic bowl team took home first-place honors Feb 19, marking their third victory in as many years. The atmosphere in Charlo’s school gymnasium was one of quiet determination during the Feb. 19 competition, as Lake County Academic Bowl teams from Ronan, Charlo, St. Ignati...

Soup’s On holds benefit Soup’s On holds benefit

POLSON — The teepee-sleepers at the Wander Inn in Polson have upped the ante this year.  ”We aren’t coming out until we’ve raised $20,000,” said Sandy Farrell, an event director and sleeper. In the past three years, the group has set their goal at $10,000. This is the...

Polson boys, girls fall short of state Polson boys, girls fall short of state

RONAN — After coming in third at the Northwestern A divisional tourney last weekend in Ronan, Polson’s Lady Pirates played a challenge game against Columbia Falls Monday night in hopes of extending their postseason run to state. It wasn't to be, as Polson couldn’t seem to puncture the ...

Polson skier qualifies for Junior Nordic Nationals

Polson High School student Aja Starkey, 16, was named to the InterMountain Ski Team following races at Bogus Basin, Boise, Idaho, on Feb. 16 and 17.  Starkey placed fifth in the 10k classic and third in the 5k skate.  The points allowed Starkey to move her ranking from eighth to fifth place f...

Burland celebrates 20 years with center

POLSON — I have had a few responses to having cribbage down here at the center, so on Wednesday, Feb. 27, I am setting out the cribbage boards and cards and hope all interested players show up and have a good game or two. There is a $2 fee.    Beginning Feb. 25, exercise classes held on Mo...

Convicted murderer back in jail 2 days after release

POLSON — Clifford Oldhorn is back in Lake County Jail after Sanders County law enforcement found him drinking in Dixon just two days after his release. District Judge C.B. McNeil set Oldhorn free on his own recognizance Feb. 13 pending a new trial in the Harold W. Mitchell Jr. murder case, but Old...

Residents fear United Nations interference on local level

Questions about development and projects being linked to Agenda 21 have surfaced in Polson recently.  Area resident Diane Speer first became aware of Agenda 21 and the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives at a February 2012 meeting of the Polson City Commission when she heard peo...

Polson teen missing, help sought

POLSON — Oriana Forsythe, a 14-year-old Polson girl, is missing. Oriana was last seen at her home in Polson Feb. 4 and may be heading to Holly, Mich., or even Florida. She is 5-foot-2 and weighs 90 pounds. She has blonde hair that may be dyed darker or black and brown eyes. If you have seen her or have...

School looks at renovation plans

POLSON — Trustees were eager to hear McKinstry’s Dan McGee’s results of a performance grade audit at Polson High School at the Feb. 11 school board meeting. With four components — roof construction, HVAC construction, building envelope and general conditions — the amount totaled...

Pirates look to break school record with trip to state Pirates look to break school record with trip to state

POLSON — Polson’s boys basketball team has made it to the state tournament three years in a row, playing for the state title three years ago and finishing second.  Head coach Brad Pluff said no other team in Polson has made it to the state tournament three years in a row, and while it is ...


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