Members of the Lake County Pachyderms listen as Polson Study Commission Chair Larry Ashcraft discusses the current local government review underway in Polson.

Three Mission Valley communities opt to review local governments

Residents of Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius communities opted to review their current form of government in the June 2024 primary election and that process is now underway. The option for local government r...

Polson Lady Pirate Center Fielder Sierra Perez squeezes a fly ball for an out during the frenchtown tournament.

Sports Shorts for April 30, 2025

Softball Polson POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates fell to the visiting Frenchtown Lady Broncs, 2-7 on Tuesday, April 22. On April 25, the Lady Pirates defeated Billings Central 12-2 and the Havre Bl...

Sen. Sara Novak (D-Anaconda) and Rep. Melissa Romano (D-Helena)

Legislative Notes

As moms, educators, and lawmakers, we came to the Capitol this session with one clear goal: to improve opportunity for Montana’s kids. But with just weeks left in the legislative session, we’re concerned tha...

Lawrence pleads not guilty to homicide

POLSON — James Phillip Lawrence of Polson pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in the death of Edwin “Ed” Loder of Ronan. Lawrence was arraigned in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18. ...

14C District Tournament

Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

Wild photo for April 22, 2020

Bird watching: Come rain, sun or snow, birds are getting ready for their busy season.

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Finley Point Grill head chef Pedro Vera and owner Dirk De Coninck encourage community members to participate in their annual Christmas Community Toy Drive.

Holiday toy drive underway at local restaurants

POLSON — The third annual Christmas Community Toy Drive, sponsored by the Finley Point Grill, East Shore Smokehouse and the Lounge, is now underway. Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of ...

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People’s Center to reopen gift shop, cleanup underway

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The stone exterior of the People’s Center can be saved, but the inside was demolished during the Sept. 6 fire.

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Conservator Nancy Fonicello examines items recovered from the People’s Center after the fire. She reports that soot can be cleaned from many of the items.