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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Japanese drum group visits Polson Schools Japanese drum group visits Polson Schools

  News from Mission Valley Live POLSON — Polson Middle and High School students experienced two exciting programs Monday, Oct. 31. Members of Fubuki Daiko Japanese drumming group provided an energetic, educational workshop to 24 percussion students that morning, and then a lively, engaging Tai...

Briefs for Dec. 21, 2016

Alcohol compliance checks underway News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, utilizing grant funding, to conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks upon retailers of alcohol...

Ethan McCauley earns Black Belt in karate Ethan McCauley earns Black Belt in karate

COLUMBIA FALLS — On Sept. 17, after 3,163 days, 3,843 hours and 205,344 miles, Ethan McCauley, earned his Black Belt in karate. Ethan is a 13-year-old seventh grader at Polson Middle School. Ethan’s instructors are Jeff and Janie Green, owners of the American Karate Academy in Columbia Falls. ...

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POLSON — I still have a lot on the ball; I’m just too tired to bounce it. Cris Alter’s 300 high bowling score and series of 727 at senior bowling shows she has a lot on the ball. Bob Elsberry was close with his 265. Jesse Barry had a series of 712. Jessie’s 799 and Frannie Basta&rs...

Ambulance services combine Ambulance services combine

ST. IGNATIUS – Mission Valley Ambulance is in the process of dissolving after being unable to get insurance coverage — which is a positive thing. “Good things are going to happen and we will have more opportunities open up and more resources,” said Gwen Couture, director of Mission...

Lake County Republican Women to meet

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women will meet Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sheriff ’s Room at the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds in Polson. All current members, past members, associate members, and prospective members are invited to a...

Court rejects plea agreement in sexual assault case Court rejects plea agreement in sexual assault case

POLSON — Judge James A. Manley last week rejected a proposed plea agreement for a 26-year-old man charged with two counts of sexual intercourse without consent. Brandon Richmond Turner, 26, of Somers allegedly sexually assaulted two girls at a Bigfork- area cabin where he was staying temporarily in ...

Seese changes plea, testifies regarding nephew’s death Seese changes plea, testifies regarding nephew’s death

POLSON – A man implicated in the beating death of his 18-year-old nephew in Arlee in February pleaded guilty and testified in district court Dec. 7. Stephen Seese, 23, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty as part of a plea agreement. Seese pleaded guilty to accountability to negligent homicide...

Construction company sues Polson over sewer, water project

POLSON — A Flathead County construction company is suing the City of Polson and its engineer Shari A. Johnson and Associates for breach of contract. Sandry Construction Co. Inc. filed the suit in Lake County District Court Nov. 19. Sandry was the successful bidder for some additional work done on th...

Teen pleads not guilty in 3-year-old’s death

POLSON – The teen charged with negligent homicide in the death of a 3-year-old boy on Thanksgiving Day was arraigned in district court last week. Chasen Kiaran Curley pleaded not guilty and his attorney, Ashley Morigeau, requested a transfer to youth court. Judge James A. Manley set the transfer ...


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