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Polson seniors for July 22, 2020

POLSON — We are open at this time but masks are required. Our status may change any day so you might want to call first. Exercise class is held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Pinochle starts at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Bingo opens at 6:30 p.m. and starts at 7 p.m. on Frida...

Polson officials encourage mask use

News from the City of Polson POLSON – Because of the recent spike in the positive number of COVID-19 cases, Polson Mayor Paul Briney and Interim City Manager Wade Nash are strongly encouraging the use of masks or cloth face coverings in public settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.  ...

Polson Police receive defibrillators Polson Police receive defibrillators

News from Polson Police Department, Sergeant George Simpson POLSON – The Helmsley Charitable Trust Awarded $5.9 million to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to ensure that every law enforcement patrol vehicle in Montana has an automated external defibrillator or AED. Th...

Polson seniors for July 15, 2020

POLSON — We are open but that may change any day due to the increase in Lake County COVID-19 cases. You might want to call to check if we are open before coming in. We strongly suggest wearing a mask since Lake County cases have doubled, doubled again, and doubled again since June 1. Pinochle is pla...

Fourth of July celebrated differently during pandemic Fourth of July celebrated differently during pandemic

LAKE COUNTY – The Fourth of July celebration in Lake County was a little different this year after many traditional activities were canceled due to the COVID-19 virus, including powwows, parades, rodeos, firefighter fundraising, and city-run fireworks displays.  Despite the closure of many acti...

It’s ‘all in the family’ for two Polson businesses It’s ‘all in the family’ for two Polson businesses

News from David King Pictures  POLSON – The weekend of July 17, 18 and 19, Richwine’s Burgerville in Polson celebrates its 58th year in business.  Owner Marcia Moen is the daughter of Enoch and Lucille Richwine, who purchased Burgerville in 1962. Adding a third generation to the...

Mariners, Lakers split doubleheader Mariners, Lakers split doubleheader

POLSON – The Mission Valley Mariners and Kalispell Lakers split a doubleheader on the baseball diamond Wednesday night during conference A Legion baseball action at O’Malley Park in Polson.  The Mariners dropped the first game, 4-0; however, in the nightcap, the Mariners’ bats explo...

Port Polson Players cancel summer season due to COVID-19 Port Polson Players cancel summer season due to COVID-19

By Karen Peterson  Valley Journal  POLSON – Port Polson Players announced this week that the summer theater season will not open this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Karen and Neal Lewing, theater organizers, had hoped to open the 45th season with “some new twists and terrific s...

Youngsters learn new tricks during week-long clinic Youngsters learn new tricks during week-long clinic

POLSON – Children were finally able to get out and participate in a weeklong skateboarding camp last week after spending much of the spring at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 30 elementary and middle school-aged children participated in the week-long camp to learn the ins, the outs, the...

18-year sentence handed down to man for burglary

A Lake County man was committed in Polson District Court on June 25 to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of eighteen years with fourteen years suspended after reaching a plea agreement that cut eighteen crimes down to nine. Eugene Thomas Germain, 26, was initially facing nine counts of fel...


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