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Editor, Enough already with the posturing and recriminations over the U.S. deficit. What is it about a balanced budget amendment that so upsets the Democrats and some old-time Republicans? That’s what we do in Montana – and what we responsible people do in our households. Now that the conserv...
Editor, I will be leading a tour of downtown Main Street in Polson on Thursday morning, Aug. 18. This is a correction of the previously announced time. The stroll will start at 9:30 a.m. from the Polson Flathead Historical Museum at 708 Main St. and will conclude at 11:30 a.m. You are welcome to join me...
Editor, Once again, my neighbor Bob McClellan challenges my determination to follow Jesus’ command and love my neighbor. Bob’s description of the “Murdoch empire” as “collapsing” (July 27) is both hyperbolic and untrue. An important part of human progress is the uncoveri...
You probably saw the green “Divide Ride” signs around Polson last week. I was curious, so I approached their camp headquarters at the fairgrounds to inquire. I was warmly greeted by Rob and Cindy St. Clair of Skyliners 4x4 Club. This local club co-hosted, along with Montana 4x4 Association Inc., ...
Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases Wednesday, July 20: Steven Scholten , 42, Charlo, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 13 months, followed by two years in the DOC, suspended, per recommendations with his plea agreement. According to court records, charges stem from a Jan...
Judge Justin L. Bartels dealt with the following cases June 21-July 21: Casey Andrew Jackson , 25, pleaded guilty to an amended offense of disorderly conduct. He was found guilty and fined $100 plus $85 in court costs. Steven Spencer Clairmont , 19, pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating substance...
Judge A. Doug Olson dealt with the following cases July 14-22: Jack Earl Rohrbach , 21, pleaded not guilty to driving without a valid driver’s license. He was found guilty and fined $150 plus $135 in court costs. Chelsea Morgan Martin , 40, pleaded guilty to vicious dog. She was found guilty an...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases July 15-21: Ronnie M.L. Patten , 19, pleaded not guilty to partner or family member assault, first offense. He was found guilty, sentenced to 365 days in jail with 364 suspended, and credited for one day served. Patten also pleaded not guilty...
July 20 marked the 100th line-of-duty death in the United States this year. That is one police officer lost every two days. Let me put it into a little better perspective for you — the Green Bay Packers have 85 players on their entire team. So imagine if every player on the Green Bay Packers team had b...
POLSON - Kary L. Comeslast, 41, of Polson, MT, passed away on Friday, July 15, at his home. He is preceded in death by his father, Percy, and an uncle, Douglas Cline. Kary leaves behind his precious 4-year-old daughter, Keya Rose Jones; his mother, Dayle Cline of Riverside, Cali.; three uncles, David Clin...
