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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Polson Senior Center honors Mary Arden

POLSON — Is it true that you never really learn to swear until you learn to drive? Let me continue with another of our outstanding members: Mary Arden moved to Polson in 1975 after her husband, Rodney, retired from police work in Fresno, Calif., where he was a sheriff’s deputy. She got invo...

Man charged with killing brother held without bail, arraignment set Man charged with killing brother held without bail, arraignment set

POLSON — Harry Lozeau, 53, made his first appearance in district court Thursday, June 19 in the alleged homicide death of his brother, Terry Lozeau, 51.  After Judge Deborah Kim Christopher appointed the Public Defender’s Office as Harry’s attorney, Public Defender Ashley Morigeau t...

Polson Commissioners pass first reading of water rate hikes, golf cart ordinance Polson Commissioners pass first reading of water rate hikes, golf cart ordinance

POLSON — Polson City Commissioners passed the first reading of an ordinance to amend the City of Polson’s assessment of water charges. The rate changes will increase the utility bill for the average residential customer by $59.20 per month, resulting in a $93.51 monthly bill, according to the ord...

Library offers life jackets for checkout Library offers life jackets for checkout

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson has life jackets for checkout. There are four sizes available: infant/toddler (less than 30 pounds), child (30-50 pounds), youth (50–90) pounds, and adult (greater than 90 pounds). The library has three of each size. Checkout is available to ...

Man accuses prison of rights infringement Man accuses prison of rights infringement

MISSOULA – A Lake County man filed a federal court case June 12, alleging his rights to practice Native American cultural beliefs were violated while he was enrolled in a state prison program in Anaconda.  Darrin Matt, 37, in a self-written complaint, claimed prison officials refused to let him...

Public input sought for ‘Welcome to Polson’ signs

Public input sought for ‘Welcome to Polson’ signs   News from Polson Gateway Sign Committee  POLSON — Polson’s Gateway Sign Committee would like your input on choosing a design for the new “Welcome to Polson” signs we will be installing this year for thr...

Independence Day schedule in Polson guarantees fun

  POLSON — Polson’s Fourth of July Parade will begin at noon on Friday, July 4. This year’s parade theme is “The Parade of Stars.” The parade has been organized by the Youth Committee of Envision Polson and brought to you in large part by the Polson Kiwanis Club. It will...

Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo comes to town Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo comes to town

POLSON — There’s nothing like a summer evening watching a rodeo with good stock pitted against rodeo athletes from around the state and the U.S.  At the Polson Fairgrounds, the Mission Mountains and the Flathead River provide some of the most beautiful scenery of any rodeo grounds in Mont...

Police dog delights kids, finds illegal substances Police dog delights kids, finds illegal substances

POLSON — One of Polson’s newest police officers is also one of the furriest. His name is Llop (pronounced Yop), and he’s a 2 1/2-year-old Dutch Shepherd. Llop means wolf in Catalonian.  Polson Police K-9 Officer Juan Maso is Llop’s handler, trainer and best buddy.  On ...

Peel pitches no-hitter as Mariners tough out 'Big Bucks' Peel pitches no-hitter as Mariners tough out 'Big Bucks'

LIBBY – The Big Bucks Tournament hosted by Libby has been the Mariners “bane” for the last few years, and this year was no exception. Despite a strong first day start picking up two wins, including a no-hitting performance on the mound, the Mariners struggled to stay alive in the final two ...


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