Articles Written By: Caleb M. Soptelean
By Caleb M. Soptelean/Valley Journal POLSON – The manager of Lakeview Village Apartments faces two counts of sexual intercourse without consent and witness tampering. David Thomas Murphy, age unknown, was cited for the sexual offenses with a tenant on July 31 and witness tampering on Aug. 2...
POLSON – Those waiting for a new ice cream shop to open got their wish recently when Scoops Ice Cream Shack opened July 4. The business offers 24 flavors including sherbet and sorbet, which are low dairy and non-dairy frozen treats. One rather unique thing about the shop is the cones,...
POLSON – Those in need of some soft tissue healing have another option. Polson Family Chiropractic recently began offering K-Laser treatment. The K-Laser uses frequencies and an infrared light to stimulate the body’s tissue and bring oxygen and water to the affected area. Blood then removes wa...
POLSON – One thing was obvious to those who attended last weekend’s Flathead River Rodeo at the Polson Fairgrounds: it was a family event. From babies to grandparents in the stands to children as young as 2 participating in events, the family focus was evident. Polson residents ...
POLSON – Light precipitation, increased humidity and lack of direct sunlight on Aug. 23 produced a marked slowing of fire activity in the Blue Bay and Liberty fires. Fireline explosives were used Sunday on the Blue Bay Fire to complete containment lines along the fire’s northern edge, ac...
POLSON – The Polson City Commission approved another extension for the preliminary plat of the master plan for the mixed-use Ridgewater subdivision last week after hearing contrary opinions from two attorneys. On Monday, Aug. 21, the commission unanimously approved the extension to Oct. 20. Th...
POLSON – A man with a history of violating protective orders was given an 8-year sentence last week with four years suspended for criminal endangerment. Leroy Michael Charles, 40, of Ronan, was also originally charged with aggravated assault, theft and aggravated kidnapping for beating up a woman at...
The Blue Bay Fire that broke out Aug. 10 was 40 percent contained as of Monday morning. Containment typically refers to the portion of the fire that has a line around it. Information officer Dominique Woodham said that 175 firefighters from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and others from...
POLSON – A 35-unit affordable housing development was touted last week at a groundbreaking ceremony. The Polson Landing project is being developed by Housing Solutions of Missoula with the help of $6 million in tax credits from the Montana Board of Housing. Alex Burkhalter, founder of...
POLSON – Acting on authority given it by the state Legislature, the Polson School Board last week approved two new levies for area property owners. By a vote of 6-1 with Shane Orien dissenting, the board approved a $133,900 levy representing 4.62 mills for the elementary district and a $64,700...
