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Polson event center survey deadline nears

  News from BillieLee Project Consulting POLSON — The Lake County Commission has retained BillieLee Project Consulting to help them determine if the citizens and businesses of Polson and Lake County think that the Commissioners should further consider requests to build a multi-purpose t...

Artsy Blues Artsy Blues

POLSON – An air of festivity festivity drew people from near and far to the Flathead Lake Blues Festival and the Flathead Festival of Art during the weekend. On Saturday evening, the Shuffle Bums were playing at the blues fest and everyone was all smiles. People danced to the smooth tunes and Salish...

Local hospitals team up to help sexual assault victims Local hospitals team up to help sexual assault victims

News from DeeAnn Richardson, SAFE Harbor Executive Director Rape survivors, whether in Ronan, Polson or a larger city like Seattle encounter significant difficulties seeking post-assault healthcare and medical forensic evidence collection. Numerous studies have found that less than half of survivors ...

Building a future for skateboarders Building a future for skateboarders

Skateboarders of all ages gathered for the 20th annual Skate Jam on Saturday, Aug. 20, to show their best tricks and raise money for an expansion of the Seventh Avenue Skatepark with a $222,000 goal. “Having a skatepark is really important in a community,” said Jesse Vargas, Polson Skatepark c...

One last splash for area triathletes One last splash for area triathletes

POLSON – Training in the clear water of a pool as a competitive high school lap swimmer is where 16-year-old Missoula native Matthew Fritz spends most of his time and energy, but during the Fifth Annual Polson Triathlon, he swam 1.5km in the open water. “It was a lot different than a pool and ...

Lady Pirates begin season with solid all-around talent Lady Pirates begin season with solid all-around talent

POLSON – With four returning seniors, the Polson Lady Pirates are hoping for a strong offensive showing in the 2016 volleyball season. Second-year Head Coach Patty Luetzen lost her top defensive line, but preseason practices look promising in this area. “After looking at our physical testing, ...

Boys and Girls Club chose members of the month Boys and Girls Club chose members of the month

News from the Boys and Girls Club LAKE COUNTY – Each month at the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, the staff has the painstaking task of choosing two Members of the Month – one boy and one girl who have exemplified the six pillars of good character: trustwort...

Puppy mill owners appear in court amid demonstrators Puppy mill owners appear in court amid demonstrators

POLSON — A couple, both charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty, made their first appearance in Lake County Justice Court Wednesday amid a throng of people demonstrating against puppy mills. Larry August Latzke, 74, and Nadene Marie Latzke, 71, held hands and sat tersely awaiting Justice ...

Summerfest Summerfest

Polson was a vibrant hub of activity last weekend as Summerfest 2016 took to the streets with the annual car show hosted by Anderson Broadcasting and the Sandpiper Art Festival on the courthouse lawn. Both events are staples for Polson summers. The Sandpiper Art Festival is celebrating 45 years and the ca...

Three new businesses to open in Ridgewater complex Three new businesses to open in Ridgewater complex

POLSON — Three new businesses will soon be opening on Whitewater Drive in the Ridgewater complex. The new fitness facility will offer “Fitness On Demand,” where members can dial up spinning, yoga, strength training or dance aerobics classes any time the facility is open, for a month-to-m...


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