Articles Written By: Caleb M. Soptelean
POLSON — A 23-year-old Ronan man might have been given a last chance to straighten up or face the consequences. On Feb. 27, Kenneth Lozeau Jr. had a previous sentence for criminal possession of dangerous drugs revoked, and he was given a three-year sentence in the Department of Corrections with a re...
POLSON — A bond reduction was denied last week for a man charged with two counts of child sexual abuse and misdemeanor tampering with a witness. Judge Kim Christopher denied a bond reduction from $50,000 for Jessie Lee Walking Eagle, 21, that was requested by defense attorney Britt Cotter. The 17-ye...
POLSON — They may not have been jumping for joy, but they were happy nonetheless. One hundred and twenty-five of 400 Linderman Elementary students participated in “Jump Rope for Heart” event on March 1. American Heart Association regional representative Lisa Vesciano said some $4,500 ...
POLSON — An 18-year-old male was given two 10-year sentences in the Department of Corrections with seven years suspended for two counts of sexual assault, both against minors. The sentences will run concurrently. Cavey Matt was 17 at the time of the incidents. His convictions were part of a plea agreem...
POLSON — The city is getting a new logo. That’s the word from city officials who presented the new logo at the Feb. 22 commission meeting. City Planner Kyle Roberts said the city began working on changing the logo in December. The city should begin using the new logo in about a month or so,...
POLSON — An 18-year-old male was given two 10-year sentences in the Department of Corrections with seven years suspended for two counts of sexual assault, both against minors. The sentences will run concurrently. Cavey Matt was 17 at the time of the incidents. His convictions were part of a plea agr...
POLSON — The late U.S. Marine Pfc. Louis “Chuck” Charlo wasn’t one of the flag raisers on Iwo Jima, but he was at Mount Surabachi. His youngest brother, Victor Charlo, 79, shared that relatively new information last week at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson. Victor said th...
POLSON – A 17-year-old youth will face a negligent homicide charge in Lake County Youth Court following Judge James A. Manley’s Feb. 21 decision to transfer the case from district court. Chasen Curley is charged in the hit-and-run death of 3-year-old Phillip Shourds Jr. on Thanksgiving Day, No...
POLSON — A Big Arm man who engaged in a property dispute over a 2.5- acre lakefront property was sentenced to five years with the Department of Corrections last week. Judge James A. Manley sentenced Kevin Brent Funk, 54, to five years with no time suspended for criminal trespass, a felony, and 30 da...
POLSON — A former St. Ignatius man now living in Wyoming was given credit for 315 days served last week as part of a three-year suspended sentence for marijuana possession. Judge James A. Manley gave Solomon Preston Bolen credit for 225 days in the Lake County Jail and 90 days at a counseling center...
