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Polson Schools at a glance

News from the Polson School District POLSON — The Polson School Improvement Committee (PSIC) is a community led committee that believes its greatest strength lies in the unity of our community. The committee was formed to provide long-term assistance in identifying and solving issues that Polson S...

Polson seniors for Jan. 25, 2023

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. Call: 406-883-4735, email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com;  mail or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. Thought for Feb. 2nd:  A groundhog is a rodent, not a met...

Growlers on Main experiences break in Growlers on Main experiences break in

POLSON — Growlers on Main, located at 208 Main Street in Polson, was broken into via the front window at approximately 2 a.m. on Jan. 12. A representative from Growlers commented that they’ve heard it’s been happening around town, mentioning similar break ins occurred recently around Riccia...

Reid found guilty of exploitation

POLSON — It took a Lake County jury about 30 minutes to find a St. Ignatius woman guilty of exploitation of elder or disabled person. The trial for Shaylynn Jamie Reid, 26, began in Polson’s District Court on Monday, Jan. 9, and ended the following morning with the guilty verdict being delivered ...

McCay pleads guilty to criminal possession

POLSON — A sentencing date of March 2 has been set for an Arlee man convicted of dealing heroin in Lake County. Peter Alexander McCay, 36, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on Jan. 5 to criminal possession with intent to distribute. The plea agreement calls for the state and defense ...

Lucas pleads guilty to criminal possession

POLSON — A woman from Spokane, Washington admitted to dealing fentanyl in Lake County. Taucia Lucas, 37, entered a plea of guilty in Polson’s District Court on Jan. 12 to felony criminal possession with intent to distribute. The plea was entered as part of a plea agreement that calls for a 10 yea...

Polson alumni celebrate Pirates anniversary Polson alumni celebrate Pirates anniversary

POLSON — In honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1993 Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates finishing first and second respectively in basketball, Linderman Gym hosted a reunion of the teams during the Polson vs. Ronan basketball games.  1993 was the first time the Polson Pirates won the boys state c...

Polson Lady Pirates 1993 State A Basketball 2nd Place team Polson Lady Pirates 1993 State A Basketball 2nd Place team

From left are: Todd Goode, Brad Walter, Chad Smith, Kris McKethen, Neal Smith, Jarod Tait, Jamie Vies, Geoff Ramsey, Asst. Coach Steve Nelson, Asst. Coach Bruce Thomas, and Head Coach Joe Mckethen.

Polson Lady Pirates 1993 State A Basketball 2nd Place team Polson Lady Pirates 1993 State A Basketball 2nd Place team

From left (with 1993 last names) are: Head Coach Bruce Thomas, Heather Knutson, Jaime Richards, Sarah Hartsoch, Tosha Doornek, Brooke Doepke, Julie Stene, Jeannette Grey, Sheri Gunlock, Sara Gunderson, Nicole Dubuque, mgr. Tisha Matt, Asst. Coach Steve Nelson and Asst. Coach Sue Moore.  

FCA speaks at local schools FCA speaks at local schools

POLSON — The Fellowship of Christian Athletes had four representatives from Missoula come speak to Polson High School students on Jan. 11. All four athletes shared intimate details of their journeys and struggles during their athletic careers. They varied from injuries to academic and athletic responsi...


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