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Spring sports postponed amid pandemic Spring sports postponed amid pandemic

POLSON – Empty bleachers and an ominous silence filled Mission Valley tracks, tennis courts and softball parks during what would have been the official start to the 2020 prep spring sport season.  The Montana High School Association announced the health-related hiatus on Monday, March 16, that ...

SKQ Dam and powerhouse tours restricted

News from Brian E. Lipscomb, SKQ CEO    POLSON – As COVID-19 continues to make an impact in the United States, Energy Keepers Inc. is committed to continual around the clock operation of the SKQ Project regardless of other social distancing efforts that society is implementing to limit p...

District Court makes changes to reduce spread of COVID-19

POLSON – The 20th Judicial District Court in Lake County put out a notice to attorneys on March 17 with guidelines concerning how to proceed with cases as the COVID-19 virus spreads.   The administrative order from District Court Judge James Manley states the COVID-19 virus is expected to conti...

To-go meals served up Thursday at Soups On

News from SoupsOn POLSON — Hot soup and all the lunch trimmings coming up. SoupsOn will be serving lunch on Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W. Meals will be prepared to-go style, and as always, are available at no charge. Donations of non-perishable food ...

Local businesswoman embarks on ‘mask making mission’ Local businesswoman embarks on ‘mask making mission’

POLSON — With time on her hands and sewing expertise, local businesswoman CarolLynn Lapotka is undertaking production of protective face masks for healthcare workers.  A nationwide shortage of the protective face masks used by medical professionals has prompted her to action. Lapotka, owner ...

Sheriff releases names involved in murder-suicide

POLSON – A father died by suicide after killing his two children in their home on Lakeview Drive in Polson on Friday, March 13. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said an investigation is underway. Bell said “it appears” the father killed the children and himself. Bell said the father of the c...

Polson, Ronan libraries close

Due to CDC guidelines relating to COVID-19, the North Lake County Public library in Polson and Ronan’s public library are currently closed. Ronan The Ronan Library plans to reopen on March 30, subject to new guidelines as they are issued. All checked-out materials are now due on March 30. No...

Polson Seniors for March 25, 2020

POLSON — Due to the COVID-19 virus, all activities and lunch at the center have been cancelled until at least April 2. This decision will be re-evaluated at that time. However, home delivery of meals is still available at $5 per meal or less depending on income considerations. If you are not current...

Polson food pantry offers drive through service

POLSON – The Polson Loaves and Fish food pantry thank our incredible supporters and pass along this important information. The pantry is still open during our regular hours, 2-5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10-1:45 p.m. on Fridays. However, we are now a drive-through service only. Folks who are alread...

Free meals for kids available at the following locations

POLSON — While Polson schools remain closed, grab and go meals will be available for all youth under the age of 18 at the following locations and times:   Cherry Valley Elementary School – breakfast from 8-9 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Linderman Elementary School ...


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