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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Former employee accused of stealing $5K

POLSON — A former employee of Ronan’s Ace Hardware store has been charged with theft.  Benjamin M. Meafua was charged with theft of $5,323 after police received a report of embezzlement on June 2, a court document states. Meafua allegedly used a manager’s pass codes to a computer...

Polson wins home opener Polson wins home opener

POLSON – Playing their first home game of the season, the Polson Pirates improved to 3-1 overall with a 57-26 win over the Whitefish Bulldogs, while the Lady Pirates are still looking for their first win of the season falling 52-38 to the Lady Bulldogs. Polson girls’ basketball coach Juan Pere...

Polson

POLSON — We are your source for See’s Candy. We have assorted dark chocolate and nuts and chews. They are $19 per box this year. If you can’t find your favorite bowl or pan perhaps it is one of those left at the senior center after our Thanksgiving community dinner. Please stop by to cla...

Sports Shorts for Dec. 20, 2017

Basketball Arlee Warriors Arlee Warriors 98 Seeley-Swan Blackhawks 49 Phillip Malatare scored a season-high 48 points and 16 rebounds as the Warriors took down the Blackhawks 98-49 on the road Thursday evening. For the Warriors, Greg Whitesell added 17 points, Will Mesteth posted 16 po...

Burland wins MV Ice Arena rifle

News from Mission Valley Ice Arena Luckily, Dave Burland decided to double his chances on winning the Remington 700 SPS 300 WSM with a Vortex Viper 4-12x40 scope, that Mission Valley Ice Arena Association raffled off as a fundraiser. “It was that second ten-dollar ticket that was the winner,&rdquo...

Cherry checkoff nixed by 3-1 margin Cherry checkoff nixed by 3-1 margin

POLSON — Montana cherry growers have voted to eliminate the Montana Cherry Research and Market Development program, aka the “cherry checkoff.” The state Department of Agriculture will now take steps to eliminate the program, a press release states. Seventy-five percent of cherry growe...

Billings attorney campaigns in Polson Billings attorney campaigns in Polson

POLSON — John Heenan said he stands up to bullies for a living, and that’s why he decided to run for Congress. Heenan, the first of six Democrats to announce a run for their party’s nomination next June, said he decided to run for the seat right after this year’s special election t...

Locals earn degrees from UM

MISSOULA – The University of Montana had 809 students who were degree candidates for fall semester 2017. The Montana students listed below are UM degree candidates or have been awarded their degrees for fall semester 2017. A single asterisk after the student’s name indicates the student is exp...

Rosa gets five years for aggravated assault

POLSON – A Ronan man was sentenced last week to five years in the Montana State Prison for aggravated assault. Daniel Olin Rosa, 33, was originally charged with criminal endangerment and aggravated assault following an incident where he crashed a car into a garage and punched a woman in the face.&nb...

Winter wonderland to continue after Ronan lights parade Winter wonderland to continue after Ronan lights parade

People across Lake County worked together to light up the night at the Lake County Fairgrounds for the inaugural Lights Under the Big Sky extravaganza. The event begins wrapping up this weekend after the 5:30 p.m. Ronan Parade of Lights on Friday, Dec. 15, with more activities until Sunday. After payin...


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