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Pitts to rope in Vegas Pitts to rope in Vegas

POLSON — The weather was beautiful for the regional finals of the United Indian Rodeo Association held at Polson Fairgrounds on Sept. 8 and 9. Local calf roper Zanen Pitts advanced to the finals in Las Vegas, Nev. with a 15.2 run at Sunday’s rodeo. Although he competed in the bulldogging in co...

Pirates stomp Panthers Pirates stomp Panthers

POLSON — In a game that was all about defense, the Polson Pirates triumphed over the visiting Belgrade Panthers, 9-0.  Will Davey caught a 24-yard pass from Brady Hislop for a touchdown, and Taylor Pitts sacked the Panther quarterback in the end zone for a safety.  The Pirate defense wa...

Polson farmer raises giant pumpkins with tender loving care Polson farmer raises giant pumpkins with tender loving care

Fall is a time of plenty. With the change in seasons comes a change in the weather, the leaves, the food, the sky, the recreation and often, the clothing.  Farmers begin to harvest their crops; the days get shorter and colder; and bonfires with friends become a welcome distraction. For the past fo...

Black Mountain Software: Customer satisfaction high, according to survey

POLSON – In a year when many software makers have lost ground in customer satisfaction, one small Montana software firm’s satisfaction scores are holding strong.  When the American Customer Satisfaction Index survey quarterly results were released in May, just as Black Mountain Software (...

New veggies fun to cook

POLSON — A big thank-you to Jo Durand for filling-in for me while I was on vacation. I had a wonderful time and am glad to be back to all your smiling faces. We would like to thank the Lions Club for their donation of hot dogs and goodies. We appreciate you thinking of us and gladly accept your generos...

Author discusses first novel, writing habits

“I wanted to write a love story,” author Jamie Ford said in a telephone interview about his 2009 debut novel, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.” A favorite love story of Ford’s is “Casablanca.” Compared with movies and novels today, it’s understat...

New teachers join Polson community

POLSON — School clothes, new crayons, pencils and backpacks, lunch money and new classes all add up to a new school year for students. But one question on every student’s mind is “What is my new teacher like?” This year Polson School District No. 23 has lots of new faces welcomi...

Republican headquarters opens doors, offers candidate information

POLSON — Lake County Republican headquarters is now open. Office hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (if the flags are flying the door is open). We are located on the corner of Second Street and U.S. Highway 93. If you are fired up but not quite ready to vote, we can help you....

Polson soccer teams kick off season

  Polson Pirates   BIGFORK — The Polson Pirate soccer team opened its season with a 3-6 conference loss to Bigfork Aug. 28.  According to head coach Jess Kittle, Bigfork opened up with speed from the Zavala brothers to pressure the Polson defense, but the Pirates were able ...

Doggy Dash to benefit animal shelter Doggy Dash to benefit animal shelter

POLSON — The annual Doggy Dash, hosted by and for the benefit of the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, is Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Linderman Elementary School track in Polson. The event is co-sponsored by Anderson Broadcasting and Community Banks of Montana.  Raise money by getting pledges for yo...


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