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POLSON — The search for my replacement is over. I’ve always said that it needed to be someone who will treat my ladies in the manner to which they have been accustomed. This person will probably go beyond that and will spoil them. After Oct. 1, I’ll get up in the morning and won’t hav...

Music, culture celebrated at Blues Fest Music, culture celebrated at Blues Fest

Story and photos  by Dakota Wharry  for the Valley Journal POLSON — The seventh annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival brought music of all kinds to the new Regatta Shoreline Amphitheatre in Polson. The festival showcased artists from across western Montana and even a few from Washingto...

Montana Cherry Symposium is Sept. 14 in Polson

POLSON — The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee will be hosting the Montana Cherry Symposium at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson on Thursday, Sept. 14. The symposium will bring together cherry industry experts, and producers for a day packed with education o...

Polson Landing hosts groundbreaking, set to open by December Polson Landing hosts groundbreaking, set to open by December

POLSON – A 35-unit affordable housing development was touted last week at a groundbreaking ceremony.  The Polson Landing project is being developed by Housing Solutions of Missoula with the help of $6 million in tax credits from the Montana Board of Housing.  Alex Burkhalter, founder of...

Polson School Board approves new levies Polson School Board approves new levies

POLSON – Acting on authority given it by the state Legislature, the Polson School Board last week approved two new levies for area property owners.  By a vote of 6-1 with Shane Orien dissenting, the board approved a $133,900 levy representing 4.62 mills for the elementary district and a $64,700...

Amphibious planes pose dilemma in anti-AIS effort Amphibious planes pose  dilemma in anti-AIS  effort

POLSON – As the battle to prevent aquatic invasive species moves forward, what to do about sea planes may be the next issue on the horizon.  Sea planes, or those that only land or take off on water, pose a particular problem: how to regulate them?  “We’re trying to figure it...

Woman gets deferred sentence for theft, burglary

POLSON – A St. Ignatius woman received two six-year deferred sentences for accountability to theft and burglary last week. The sentences will run concurrently.  Christina Suzzette Umphrey, 33, had been charged for her part in the theft of $13,285 of cash, checks and cigarettes from Rod’s ...

Ronan man faces possession with intent charge Ronan man faces possession with intent charge

POLSON – A 43-year-old Ronan man has been charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute after police allegedly found 15 grams of methamphetamine and 14 loaded firearms in his home on Dec. 30, 2016. Brian Francis Charette was arrested in that case in which police also all...

Community foundation awards grant to MVIAA Community foundation awards grant to MVIAA

News from Mission Valley Ice Arena Association The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association (MVIAA) is pleased to announce that they were awarded a Greater Polson Community Foundation grant for the annual “WinterFest” event, proceeds of which are used for construction of a seasonal ice rink. ...

Polson

POLSON — We are presently looking for someone to take over my job. My body is beginning to give me fits although my mind is still all there. The jury is still out on that one, however. There are days when I don’t know if I’ve found a saddle or lost a horse. Bridge results for Tuesday, Au...


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