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Articles with the Tag: Lake County

Woman to serve 20 years for assault Woman to serve 20 years for assault

A woman who admitted to assaulting people in both Lake and Sanders counties was sentenced to Montana State Prison for 20 years on five separate felony charges that include theft and criminal possession of drugs. All sentences run concurrently. Court documents note that on July 5, 2015, Tammie Lee Fisher (...

Bond reduced for man who allegedly threatened detention officers Bond reduced for man who  allegedly threatened detention officers

POLSON – Bond was reduced last week for a man facing multiple charges of assault and intimidation.  Judge James A. Manley reduced bond from $200,000 to $25,000 for Daniel James Kenmille, 53, for assault on a peace officer and intimidation charges stemming from an Oct. 18 incident in the La...

Judge seeks to implement drug court by summer Judge seeks to implement drug court by summer

Lake County District Court Judge James A. Manley is trying to make a difference in the lives of drug users and the community at large. A $360,000 grant from the U.S. Justice Department is expected to come in the spring and could be implemented by summer, he said. Manley wants to use those funds to set up ...

Crews work to clear roads Crews work to clear roads

LAKE COUNTY – Snowplows across the county are rolling over the roads with their blades down to clear billions of fallen flakes. Three separate departments work different locations to cover the county. The Montana Department of Transportation works to keep the highways clear, the county takes care of wh...

Briefs for Jan. 4, 2017

Boardmembers needed POLSON — Polson Rural Fire District has two openings on its Board of Trustees. Each vacancy is for a three year term. All interested parties must reside within the boundaries of the Polson Rural Fire District. The filing deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 6, 2017. The election will be ...

Members elect officers, thank law enforcement

News from the Lake County Republican Women’s Club POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women’s Club met Wednesday evening, Dec. 21, to elect officers, plan 2017 events, honor a long-time member, and enjoy fellowship and holiday refreshments after the business meeting. New officers ar...

History unveiled in scout project History unveiled in scout project

POLSON — “It’s a national treasure. It belongs to all of us.” With those words, Lake County commissioner Bill Barron welcomed what he called “a great piece of history” to the Lake County Courthouse on Monday, Dec. 19. A painting of St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park...

Officials ready to tackle county duties Officials ready to tackle county duties

POLSON — Lake County District Judge James A. Manley swore in district court clerk Lyn Fricker, Lake County Schools Superintendent Carolyn Hall and County Commissioner Dave Stipe on Wednesday, Dec. 21. “They come and they go, but Lyn’s still here,” Manley said of Fricker’s car...

Outstanding members chosen for November Outstanding members chosen for November

News from Lake County Boys and Girls Club LAKE COUNTY — Boys and Girls Club Members of Lake County and the Flathead Reservation announce the November members of the month for the Polson Club and Ronan Club. Noah Roberts and Ashlin Peters were chosen from the Polson club. Noah is 12 years old an...

Judge rules irrigation election valid

POLSON – District Court Judge James Manley ruled on Tuesday, Dec. 13, that the winning candidates in the Flathead Joint Board of Control election are to be seated at the earliest possible date. He stated that the May 3, 2016, FJBC election results to seat three new commissioners were certified by th...


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