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Polson commissioners hold public hearing on proposed resort tax

POLSON – In a virtual meeting, city commissioners heard a presentation and public comment about a proposed additional tax on services and items commonly purchased by visitors to the area to fund street repairs in the city.  The proposed tax would be a 3 percent year-round tax on lodging, restau...

Sheriff’s report: man who saved other from fiery crash honored Sheriff’s report: man who saved other from fiery crash honored

 News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell  LAKE COUNTY — Lake County citizens aided in helping law enforcement with two incidents last week that deserve gratitude.  On Aug. 16, at around 1:10 p.m., a two-vehicle crash occurred at mile marker 41 on U.S. Highway 93.   A Dodge...

Man awaits sentencing for criminal endangerment  

An Idaho man admitted to driving with a blood-alcohol content more the four times the legal limit. Brian Andrew Fernquist, 48, pleaded guilty in Polson District Court on Aug. 27 to felony criminal endangerment, which carries a maximum of 10 years in prison. According to court records, on April 24, Lake Co...

P.E.O. STAR scholarship awarded P.E.O. STAR scholarship awarded

News from the P.E.O Chapter of Polson POLSON — The prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship, for the 2020-2021 academic year, was awarded to Mesa McKee, a recent graduate of Polson High School. The scholarship certificate was presented by P.E.O. Chapter CA President Lynn Sherick.  Mesa is the d...

Polson seniors for Sept. 2, 2020

POLSON — We are open with masks and social distancing. We cannot guarantee your safety from COVID-19 so use your best judgment when participating in activities. —  Exercise on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. —  Bridge played on Tuesdays and Fridays sta...

Volunteers collect vital information to combat water pollution Volunteers collect vital information to combat water pollution

POLSON — Armed with tape measures and aerial maps, a small army of volunteers wearing bright yellow safety vests took to the city streets of Polson last Thursday to help reduce the amount of pollutants entering Flathead Lake from stormwater runoff. “The purpose of this project is to determine ...

Polson Police Department recognizes heroic citizens Polson Police Department recognizes heroic citizens

News from Polson Police Department Sergeant George Simpson  POLSON — Chief Wade Nash thanked two citizens for their heroic actions on Aug. 18. He presented them with letters of recognition for heroic citizenship and Polson Police Department coins as a small token of appreciation for their ser...

Finley given 20 years following probation violation Finley given 20 years following probation violation

A Polson man was sentenced at District Court in Polson on Aug. 19 to twenty years in the Montana State Prison with none of that time suspended for violating conditions of probation on a sex assault conviction in 2009. Jesse James Finley, 30, was initially charged with sexual intercourse without consent fo...

Polson seniors for Aug. 26, 2020

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is open with masks and social distancing. We cannot guarantee your safety from COVID-19 so use your best judgment for you about participating in activities. On Friday, Aug. 28, the annual membership meeting will take place at 11:45 a.m.   Membership dues are du...

St. Luke welcomes new doctor

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare   POLSON — St. Luke Community Healthcare is excited to announce Dr. Isaac Billings will be joining the team at Ridgewater Community Clinic, located at 107 Ridgewater Dr. Dr. Isaac, as he prefers to be called, will be offering the full spectrum of prim...


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