Articles Written By: Linda Sappington
Tension and tears were both present in Lake County’s district courtroom Thursday morning as Desmond Mackay of Polson was sentenced to Montana State Prison for 40 years for “accidentally” killing his father-in-law, 67-year-old John Barrows, in March 2014. The sentence for mitigated homici...
Halloween activities were abundant throughout every Lake County community last weekend, offering healthy, safe fun for families. More than 180 people came to Ronan Library’s party. Because it was so well-attended last year the party was moved from the library to the Parish Hall at Sacred Heart Catho...
POLSON — Kicking up colorful wet leaves along the way, an assortment of costume-clad characters braved a rainy Saturday to participate in the annual Monster Mash Fun Run/Walk at Linderman Elementary School, wrapping up last week’s Red Ribbon Week anti-drug campaign activities on Halloween day. ...
POLSON — A man allegedly involved in the Oct. 7 attack on a Ronan day care provider pleaded not guilty in Lake County District Court Wednesday, Oct. 28. Francis Jackson, 31, of Arlee, entered his plea in Judge James Manley’s court in response to charges of felony assault with a weapon. He&rsqu...
POLSON — In District Court Thursday, Oct. 29, Miguel Douglas Miranda, 22, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, changed his plea to guilty of criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute. He is being held on $1 million bail. Court documents state that drugs were discovered June 4 when ...
MISSOULA — On Oct. 5 in Missoula, 10 youths from Lake County placed in the top three of their age groups when they joined 84 boys and girls ages 6-15 who participated at the Western Montana Sectional competition of the NFL Punt Pass & Kick program. Elizabeth Bluemel, 13, of Ronan, set an a...
A cheetah was seen running across Mission Mountain Golf Course Sunday afternoon, but luckily Superman, Captain America and the Caped Crusader were on hand to give chase. It was all in good fun as children, families and schools came together to raise funding to enhance healthy outdoor activities at schools...
POLSON — Lake County law enforcement has seven individuals in custody who are allegedly involved in a string of burglaries motivated by illegal drug use, but are warning residents to continue to be vigilant about securing their homes. The men are being held on a stockpile of charges for burglarizing...
POLSON — A woman allegedly involved in the Oct. 7 attack on a Ronan day care provider pleaded not guilty in Lake County District Court Oct. 21. Tashiana Schlensker, 21, Charlo, entered her plea in response to charges of felony assault with a weapon in Judge James Manley’s court . She’s s...
When a drill bit is purchased anywhere across the globe, there’s a good chance it’s made in Ronan. “It seems most of the bits we use in the industry are built here,” Reese McAlpin, Ronan High School agriculture and welding instructor, said after the Friday tour of Rocky Mountain Tw...
