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It’s a woman’s world It’s a woman’s world

ort Polson Players present “Occasions Grand,” the musical, which centers on four benchmarks in the life of an American woman: prom, wedding, pregnancy, and career retirement.  The musical comedy takes place in the powder room of the Grand Hotel. The show opens July 5 and runs through July...

Gardeners add beauty to Polson theatre Gardeners add beauty to Polson theatre

POLSON — Lake County Master Gardeners recently contributed to the John Dowdall Theatre flower display. Lake County Master Gardeners are a volunteer group that have received horticulture training through an eight-week education course designed by Montana State University Lake County Extension Office cov...

14U soccer team wins state tournament 14U soccer team wins state tournament

Polson FC girls U14 soccer won the Montana Youth Soccer League state tournament in Helena June 23, rising victorious during a shoot-out to break a first-place tie with Missoula.   

Mariners split conference games Mariners split conference games

POLSON — Monday, June 24 brought the Missoula Pioneers to O’Malley Field to face the Mariners at home. Bats were hot on both sides but the M’s pulled out a 10-8 win in the nine-inning game. Alex Killian achieved the win, throwing seven innings from the rubber. Killian remained calm on th...

Landowner permission needed to remove invasive plants

News from the Flathead Basin Commission POLSON — Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can foul boats, degrade water quality and wreak havoc on a host of native species. The economic impacts are equally adverse. Once invasive species become established in a watershed, property values and tourism revenues g...

Cereal killers Cereal killers

The population of cereal leaf beetles due to favorable weather conditions exploded this spring, and the infant larva could destroy local cereal grain crops if left unmanaged.  “Any wheat producer should be on the lookout,” Jack Stivers, Lake County Extension agent said. “It’s ...

Firefighters brave the heat to feed the crowd Firefighters brave the heat to feed the crowd

ST. IGNATIUS — People lined up as the dinner bell rang for the 19th annual Fireman’s Picnic. Food was consumed, children played games, and items were auctioned to help generate funding to keep the fire department functioning. Firefighter Ray Frey felt the heat as he stood over a hot grill with...

Polson to enforce clean property ordinance

It is that time of year when your neighbors call and come into my office to complain about you because you have let the weeds and grass get out of control. Some complaints are about fire danger, and some complaints are about how the property looks and affects the complainants.  There is an ordinance ...

Valley Journal honored at 128th annual MNA Convention Valley Journal honored at 128th annual MNA Convention

News from the Montana Newspaper Association MISSOULA — During the 128th annual Convention of the Montana Newspaper Association, the Better Newspaper Contest Awards, judged by the North Dakota Newspaper Association, were presented at the June 15 banquet emceed by Missoula Mayor John Engen. The Val...

Two local community foundations meet, discuss collaboration

News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — When the leaders of the Greater Polson Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation (LFVCF) met on June 3, even the location – cozy Allentown Restaurant at beautiful Ninepipes – seemed to reflect...


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