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Bond reduction denied for man accused of child sexual abuse Bond reduction denied for man accused of child sexual abuse

POLSON — A bond reduction was denied last week for a man charged with two counts of child sexual abuse and misdemeanor tampering with a witness. Judge Kim Christopher denied a bond reduction from $50,000 for Jessie Lee Walking Eagle, 21, that was requested by defense attorney Britt Cotter. The 17-ye...

Little grapplers test skills, tournament style Little grapplers test skills, tournament style

POLSON – The Pirates rolled out the wrestling welcome mats on Saturday for area competitors in the beginner and novice age groups of the Little Guy Wrestling program. The meet gave young grapplers an opportunity to hone skills they have learned during practice by experiencing tournament-style wrestl...

Jumping for a cause Jumping for a cause

POLSON — They may not have been jumping for joy, but they were happy nonetheless. One hundred and twenty-five of 400 Linderman Elementary students participated in “Jump Rope for Heart” event on March 1. American Heart Association regional representative Lisa Vesciano said some $4,500 ...

Mariners to hold dinner, thank Hansons

POLSON — The 2017 Mission Valley Mariners baseball team will hold a Black Tie Dinner from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 17 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino. The dinner is $40 per plate. Each year about 35 area youth from Plains, Hot Springs, Arlee, St. Ignatius, Ronan and Polson play Legion baseball. ...

Navy jazz quintet to perform in Polson

POLSON — On Friday March 24, Navy Band Northwest’s Brass Quintet will perform at the North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E. Polson. The performance begins at 1:30 p.m. The Quintet performs throughout the Pacific Northwest for military ceremonies, public concerts, and educational out...

Invasive species topic of meeting

News from the Lake County Pachyderm Club POLSON — Tom Bansak, aquatic ecologist and Assistant Director at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, March 10 meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club beginning at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Department Build...

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“Vegetarian” is an old word meaning “bad hunter.” I’m a second-hand vegetarian; cows eat grass, I eat cows. Through this month and up until the deadline, tax help is available at our center on Mondays and Thursdays. Call 406-883-4735 for your appointment. Winning the $100 ...

Matt sentenced for sexual assaults against minors Matt sentenced for sexual assaults against minors

POLSON — An 18-year-old male was given two 10-year sentences in the Department of Corrections with seven years suspended for two counts of sexual assault, both against minors. The sentences will run concurrently. Cavey Matt was 17 at the time of the incidents. His convictions were part of a plea agreem...

School spelling champions battle for county title School spelling champions battle for county title

Forty-eight of the best spellers in Lake County were invited to compete at the 52nd Lake County Spelling Bee on Tues., Feb. 21, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. Students in grades five through eight took their seats on the stage to battle it out one letter at a time for a chance to go to the state com...

Library hosts humanities program

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will host the Montana Conversations program, “American Art and American Democracy: It All Comes Together in Jazz,” with musician Wilbur Rehmann on Wednesday, March 8. The program will be held in the li...


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