Articles Written By: Linda Sappington
FLATHEAD LAKE — The search for a kayaker that went missing on Flathead Lake Saturday afternoon in Polson continued Monday. Robert W. McDonald, 43, a physician and hospitalist at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, launched his kayak around noon on July 19 near the Bear Harbor...
RONAN — There’s always a good reason to visit the ranching community of Ronan, whether it’s the Mission Mountain view, the scenic golf course, or the surprisingly great restaurants to choose from. But this weekend, the town goes absolutely bonkers with the Crazy Days sales events o...
POLSON — Those who find a muddy obstacle course to be a great challenge on a Saturday morning can join the Boys and Girls Club 2nd annual Mud Run July 19 at the Polson Fairgrounds. Those that don’t can come and watch the hilarity as participants slog through mud pits, haul heavy tires uphill, ...
Perfect summer weather complimented a long weekend of celebration as Independence Day kicked off with parades, picnics and concerts and culminated with a vivid fireworks display over Flathead Lake and Flathead River in Polson. POLSON Themed “Parade of Stars,” the Polson Fourth of July...
POLSON — Dennis Hobbs, 56 of Polson, appeared in Judge Manley’s court Wednesday, July 2 for a change of plea. Although Hobbs’ counsel Ben Anciaux asked for an additional week to straighten out verbage in a plea agreement Hobbs signed June 26, Judge Manley was not willing to request anoth...
POLSON — Dennis Hobbs, 56, of Polson, appeared in Judge Manley’s court Wednesday, June 25, but no action was taken as Hobbs’ counsel Ben Anciaux asked for an additional week to review a plea agreement with Hobbs. Hobbs was arrested May 19 and is being held on $5 million bail for al...
POLSON — Robert Jennings Mathewson, Jr., 32, was arrested and is being held in Lake County Jail facing felony charges of aggravated assault, two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, and kidnapping. The State is requesting $150,000 bond. Mathewson appeared in Judge Deborah Kim Christop...
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...
Three Ronan basketball courts saw hoops action Friday and Saturday as 42 teams from across Montana descended on Ronan for the 21st edition of the Mission Valley Basketball Tournament. Players on the 5-on-5 teams fought in half-court games throughout the event, including Ronan’s Cedric Earthboy, shown b...
Murdoch’s grand opening Thursday, June 5 was heralded with a ribbon cutting, flag raising, posting of colors by local honor guards and the Veteran Warrior Society, an honor song sung by drum group Chief Cliff, the National Anthem sung by veteran Charlene Crenshaw, and an angel’s prayer and blessi...
