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Articles with the Tag: Lake County

Governor appoints Fahner

POLSON — Warren Fahner, the GIS Coordinator for Lake County, has been appointed by Governor Steve Bullock to represent county government on the Land Information Advisory Council.

Briefs for Dec. 21, 2016

Alcohol compliance checks underway News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, utilizing grant funding, to conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks upon retailers of alcohol...

Judge rules FJBC 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...

Lake County Republican Women to meet

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women will meet Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sheriff ’s Room at the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds in Polson. All current members, past members, associate members, and prospective members are invited to a...

Court rejects plea agreement in sexual assault case Court rejects plea agreement in sexual assault case

POLSON — Judge James A. Manley last week rejected a proposed plea agreement for a 26-year-old man charged with two counts of sexual intercourse without consent. Brandon Richmond Turner, 26, of Somers allegedly sexually assaulted two girls at a Bigfork- area cabin where he was staying temporarily in ...

Man charged with assault for stabbing Man charged with assault for stabbing

POLSON – A 53-year-old man faces two assault charges related to stabbing a man multiple times in the face and assaulting and threatening a detention officer. Daniel James Kenmille, who gave a Billings address but has lived in the area previously, had his bond reduced to $200,000 by Judge James A. Ma...

Teen pleads not guilty in 3-year-old’s death

POLSON – The teen charged with negligent homicide in the death of a 3-year-old boy on Thanksgiving Day was arraigned in district court last week. Chasen Kiaran Curley pleaded not guilty and his attorney, Ashley Morigeau, requested a transfer to youth court. Judge James A. Manley set the transfer ...

Give gift of blood

News from the American Red Cross LAKE COUNTY — It can’t be wrapped or placed under a tree, but the perfect gift can help save patient lives this holiday season. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations declin...

Free diabetes classes to be held in Ronan

RONAN — Is getting control of your diabetes part of your 2017 New Year’s resolution? If so, we can help. Mountain-Pacific Quality Health, the MSU Lake County Extension Office and the Montana Geriatric Education Center are partnering together to offer free diabetes classes in Ronan. These fun, inf...

Survey reveals local support for proposed events center

POLSON — Appointing an advisory committee looks to be the next step for the Lake County commissioners if they want to move forward on building a multi-purpose events center in the area. Consultant Billie Lee presented the results of a feasibility study to the commissioners on Thursday, Dec. 8. She w...


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