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Russell receives prestigious STAR scholarship Russell receives prestigious STAR scholarship

News from P.E.O. Sisterhood POLSON — Sharidan Russell, recent graduate from Polson High School, is a recipient of the prestigious $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, an international philanthropic and educational women’s organization.   Sharidan was selected from among ...

Polson Senior Center to host hearing clinic

I’ve been packing on a few pounds lately. But if we were not meant to have midnight snacks why is there a light in the fridge? Eh? Think about it. We are going to begin showcasing our members who have shown considerable support for our senior center. Heading the list is Dean Griener, who with his fi...

Breakfast supported veterans

News from American Legion Post 138, Ronan RONAN — In celebration of Armed Forces Day, May 17, the American Legion Post 138 of Ronan held a fundraiser breakfast at the Ronan Senior Citizens Center with seven members participating and Jessie Merwin offering a helping hand. Participants included Dale M...

Loaves and Fish honor Boyle, volunteers Loaves and Fish honor Boyle, volunteers

POLSON — What started out to be a volunteer appreciation barbecue at the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry on June 12 turned out to be a big day for Gerrie Boyle. Bryan River, general manager of the food pantry, and Sid Rundell, Loaves and Fish board member, unveiled a sign designating the serving ...

Primary election results in, long time incumbent unseated Primary election results in, long time incumbent unseated

POLSON – Local primaries handed out a mixed bag of results last week, as one long-standing incumbent was unseated, but others managed to hang onto their seats.  The upset of the night came via the county attorney’s race, where public defender Steve Eschenbacher beat Mitch Young, who has h...

Polson Senior Center enjoys memorial garden

Polson  POLSON — If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, then doesn’t it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed? Wanda has been put in the hospital for a few days with ...

Cheerful Heart continues to serve cancer patients

News from Cheerful Heart, Inc. POLSON — Cheerful Heart, Inc. has served Lake County cancer patients for 12 years. The Polson-based non-profit organization provides non-medical services at no charge to county cancer patients who are currently in treatment.  Cheerful Heart services vary from t...

Mil levy passage means better services for seniors

LAKE COUNTY – Service providers said last week that programs for Lake County seniors will be better able to serve a growing population of elders after voters approved a mil levy.  Stagnant and decreasing funding at the federal and state levels have plagued area senior centers and service provid...

Idaho man dies in ultralight crash

POLSON — Cliff Daniels, 62, from Rathdrum, Idaho, died Saturday morning when his ultralight style aircraft crashed into the Flathead River RV Park.  The wreck happened at about 7:15 a.m. Police responded within minutes, according to Polson Police Chief Wade Nash, but Daniels did not survive the...

From pitcher to soldier: Kellen Hoyt trades cleats for combat boots From pitcher to soldier: Kellen Hoyt trades cleats for combat boots

When it comes to baseball, this kid’s home has been on the Mission Valley Mariner’s diamond. For the last four years Kellen Hoyt has pitched for the Mariners and even took to the college mound for a season at Dawson Community College in Glendive. But Hoyt is hanging up his mitt, playing his last ...


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