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Articles with the Tag: Lake County

Breese sentenced for impersonation

POLSON — A Polson man was committed at District Court in Polson on Nov. 3 to the Montana Department of Corrections for three years with all that time suspended for impersonating a public servant during the Boulder 2700 fire on Aug. 1, 2021. In addition, Donald Stephen Breese, 49, was sentenced to a six...

Salisbury pleads guilty to assault

POLSON — A Polson man has admitted to his involvement in a domestic disturbance that occurred in September. Shawn Allen Salisbury, 46, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on Nov. 2 to partner or family member assault. Salisbury also admitted that he has two prior convictions for partne...

Three local students achieve eagle scout rank Three local students achieve eagle scout rank

LAKE COUNTY — Three local students have completed their climb through the ranks of boy scouts to graduate as eagle scouts this year.  Sheldon McCloud, Harlon Leishman, and Kile Gowen were the three local eagle graduates this year. According to research from Scouts BSA - formerly Boy Scouts of A...

Lake Co. marriages & divorces for October 2022

Marriages Liam Richard Schoening and Aurelia K. Shrider Aspen June Jore and Kiel Kevin Stephens Peter C. Capossela and Joni Kay Tobacco Trish Marie Cox and Matthew B. Finnearty Koralyn K. Johns-Wood and Adell Kuuipo Alip Myron J. Hodgson II and Eden Pollescas Ramos Cynthia-Elaine Mogen...

Ronan city council passes animal control ordinance Ronan city council passes animal control ordinance

RONAN — At their last meeting on Oct. 26, the Ronan City Council addressed the local animal problem by passing an ordinance that will go into effect 30 days from approval.  Animal Control ordinance number 2022-05 is meant to address local problems with loose, vicious dogs. While an emergency or...

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Honorees 2022 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Honorees 2022

News from Dana Grant LAKE COUNTY — Heroes in the movies often appear larger than life. They have special abilities and wear some outrageous outfits. Not to mention teleportation, mind melding, and all the rest. Local heroes might not have the same fashion sense or unusual skills, but they do share...

Crash and scam updates for Oct. 26, 2022

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department LAKE COUNTY — On Oct. 20 at about 7:15 p.m., Lake County 911 took a report of a two-vehicle head-on collision north of mile marker 65, on US Highway 93 in the “Jette Hill” or “Sunnyslope” area. The crash resulted in the f...

Uhrich changes plea to guilty Uhrich changes plea to guilty

POLSON — A Polson man is facing 80 years in the Montana State Prison after pleading guilty to deliberate homicide. Tyler Uhrich, 20, entered the guilty plea during a change of plea hearing at District Court in Polson on Oct. 20 as part of a plea agreement. The agreement calls for a joint recommendation...

Local students witness NASA launch Local students witness NASA launch

LAKE COUNTY — Kids of the Ronan Boys and Girls Club got the opportunity of a lifetime on Oct. 5-9 as they were invited to Florida to witness a NASA rocket launch in person.  A new program partnered with NASA and funded by the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics’ (AIAA), &l...

Nominate outstanding teacher of children ages 4-10

News from Jennifer Rolfsness P.C., Zero to Five Flathead Reservation-Lake County LAKE COUNTY — Nominations for Big Sky Bright Lights, a new project launch to recognize “Excellence in our local Educational Settings,” are due by Oct. 20 and the nominees will receive awards and recognitio...


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