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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Mariners win 4, lose 1 in annual Firecracker Tourney Mariners win 4, lose 1 in annual Firecracker Tourney

POLSON – The Mission Valley Mariners spent their Fourth of July weekend making plays and spitting seeds. The annual Firecracker Tournament took place from Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4 at the Polson baseball complex. Twelve teams participated in the tournament in hopes of coming out on top. The M...

Mud Run is Saturday Mud Run is Saturday

POLSON — Dirt don’t hurt, especially pay dirt. Mixed with a bit of water, it can support the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. The Polson Mud Run kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Polson Fairgrounds. The messy and fun fundraiser run takes participants through an o...

Explore live history this weekend Explore live history this weekend

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum celebrates Live History Days July 16-17. Exhibitors will be on site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and demonstrate woodcarving, leatherworking, pine needle weaving and provide old time music. Visit the vintage medical building for your free blood pressure test. Ride on th...

Celebrate choice cherries at festival Celebrate choice cherries at festival

summer months in the Flathead Valley there is plenty to enjoy with the endless nature, exciting water sports and intriguing towns to explore. However, there is one event that locals and visitors don’t want to miss. The Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will take place on Saturday, July 16 and...

Hard work key to centenarian’s long life Hard work key to centenarian’s long life

POLSON — After reaching 101 years of age, surprises don’t come often, and when they do, they aren’t usually of the best variety. Oscar Baertsch, who turned 101 on July 6, was astounded in a very good way after the Presbyterian Church of Polson threw him a surprise birthday celebration du...

Law Center assistance offered

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, July 19, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. They will provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment please call 406-258-3428.

Summer concert raises money for victims of bullying Summer concert raises money for victims of bullying

Notorious biker groups like Hell’s Angels, Mongols, Outlaws and Pagans cast a shadow on society’s view of motorcyclists, but Bikers Against Bullies is combating that stigma by bringing people together. Community members and summer visitors gathered for a night of dancing, fireworks and raising...

Seeking closure Seeking closure

The afternoon began with two teenagers meeting up with a man. One of the girls connected with him on a dating website, and the day ended with one girl dead. Aunika Corrigan, 16, of Polson died one year ago on June 25, 2015. Charges of negligent homicide, a felony, were recently filed against Jonathan Ross...

Polson

POLSON — Sign in a farmer’s field: Walkers can cross the field for free, but the bull charges. The toenail clinic will be at the Polson Senior Center on Wednesday, July 13. Our lunch menu for the coming week: — Thursday, 7: hamburger steak, noodle — Friday, July 8: Codfish we...

Mariners look for redemption Mariners look for redemption

POLSON – The Mission Valley Mariners have been on the road for their last three games. On Tuesday, June 28 they traveled to Florence for a double-header against the Bitterroot Buc’s. In the first game, the Buc’s went batcrazy in the fist two innings. The Buc’s scored seven runs to the...


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