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It was great to be home last weekend during our mid-session break. I saw lots of my constituents at the question-and-answer session in Polson last Monday. Great points were brought out about workman's comp reform, tort reform on some lawsuits and defensive medicine reform. There was talk of how we’...
Editor, I would like to thank St. Luke Hospital staff, friends and family for the surprise retirement party. I appreciate everything and all the years at St. Luke. Bev Dellwo Ronan
Editor, Accountability needed in law enforcement? Certainly. Just as accountability is needed in all aspects of life. I’d like to address the letter submitted by Arthur D. Walgren in the last issue. As a retired member of the law enforcement community, 27 years, I do not believe Art Walgren speaks ...
It was great to be home last weekend and sleep in my own bed. I’d like to thank everyone that showed up at the town hall meeting we had on Monday. The questions were very good. If you have more, email or call me. We are right back at it. Still debating the revenue estimate with the governor. Who kno...
Judge Sharon Richardson dealt with the following cases Jan. 1-Jan.31: The following people forfeited a $50 bond for speeding: Brenda Heller , 56; David Wichelt , 65; Kelli Meuchel , 48; Sharon Wilson , 61; Delbert Polish , 66; Susan Arneson , 53; Nicole Hamilton , 32; Dana Dudley , 65; Carl...
BIG ARM – Steven D. LeProwse, 64, of Big Arm, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. A reception will follow the services at the funeral home and a bu...
Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following case Wednesday, Feb. 23: Gregory S. Gonstad , 27, Clinton, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 13 months and an additional three years suspended for committing the amended offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases Feb. 18-24: Philip M. Friscia , 24, pleaded guilty to driving without a valid driver’s license. He was found guilty and sentenced to 180 days in jail with all suspended. Friscia was also fined $500 with $300 suspended plus $35 in court ...
Judge Doug A. Olson dealt with the following cases Feb. 4-25: Gina M. Freschet , 56, pleaded not guilty to an amended offense of reckless driving. She was found guilty, sentenced to 10 days in jail with all suspended, and fined $350 plus $35 in court costs. Darren Ross Amedee , 24, pleaded not guilty...
Judge Justin L. Bartels dealt with the following cases Jan. 27-Feb.25: Wesley Daniel Romero , 18, pleaded guilty to tobacco possession or consumption, under 18 years old, first offense. This citation was issued in November 2008. Romero also pleaded guilty to criminal contempt. He was found guilt...
