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First Resort closing   First Resort closing

Berl Tiskus/Valley Journal Jim Duford opened the First Resort in downtown Polson in 1970, and it’s been an anchor in the community since then. The store closed briefly in 1991 and then reopened in 1992 when Jim and daughter Tali Duford-Barron started it up again. Jim retired in 2014.  Now the l...

‘Stone Soup’ comes to Polson ‘Stone Soup’ comes to Polson

“Vegetables” get ready to jump into the soup pot as the children’s musical “Stone Soup” comes to life with 105 student performers grades K-8 on the Polson High stage Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. The show features two separate casts with students from Polson, Ron...

Polson Shooters to hold annual meeting

POLSON — The Polson Shooter’s Association will hold its annual general membership meeting for all members and would-be members on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Polson VFW. The meeting will start with social time (no host bar) at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m., meeting to follow dinner. The cost of th...

Lake County Health offers services for all Lake County Health offers services for all

POLSON — Have an infant and need to make sure she’s thriving? In the market for a flu shot?  Wondering about birth control options or a well-woman check? Unsure about whether a car seat is safe? All these questions and many more can be answered at the Lake County Health Department, a brick b...

Commissioners present badge, take care of business

POLSON — Polson Police K-9 Officer Brody received his badge at the Jan. 8 Polson City Commissioners meeting. Officer Juan Maso works with Brody, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever.  Brody has the ability to search vehicles, bags, lockers, classrooms, large rooms, items at the United States ...

Man accused of stabbing pleads not guilty

POLSON — A Ronan man accused of a brutal stabbing last December denied the charges in Judge Christopher’s district courtroom Thursday.  Marcus John Azure, 25, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of assault with a weapon.  According to court documents, on Dec. 22, 2014, a woman r...

Elected officials sworn-in Elected  officials  sworn-in

 POLSON — Before a crowded courtroom, District Judge Deborah Kim Christopher administered the oath of office to Lake County elected officials on Dec. 29.  Sworn-in were Michelle Wood, Lake County Superintendent of Schools; Randal Owens, Lake County Justice of the Peace; Patti Duford Kugler...

Program set for Polson’s 3rd annual Cinemafest

News from Flathead Lake International Cinemafest POLSON — Judging is complete and the schedule is set. Now, the public is invited to join emerging and veteran filmmakers at Polson’s third annual Flathead Lake International Cinemafest film festival Jan. 23-25. The 2015 festival schedule of film...

Convicted kidnapper appeals Supreme Court again Convicted kidnapper appeals Supreme Court again

HELENA — A man serving a 50-year sentence for the May 27, 2006 kidnapping of an 18-year-old Whitefish woman at a Bigfork festival has asked the Montana Supreme Court for a fourth time to overturn his conviction.  In a petition filed Jan. 5, Chuck Devlin claimed the court misrepresented his acti...

Boxing officials needed

POLSON — The newly formed Mission Valley Boxing Club is in need of professional boxing coaches and certified boxing officials for future boxing events. Ken Camel, former professional boxer and club organizer, is seeking experienced boxers to assist with the coaching, as well as individuals interested i...


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