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Tribal maintenance crews rewarded Tribal maintenance crews rewarded

POLSON — Lawrence Mays wakes up every morning at 2 a.m. and takes a look at the weather outside. If it’s snowing, he calls or texts the other members of his crew. “He’s the weatherman,” crew member Connie King said.  Mays is the foreman of the Confederated Salish a...

Jette wreck stops traffic

POLSON — A three-vehicle wreck at the foot of Jette hill north of Polson closed traffic for an hour and a half on Feb. 25, but no one was seriously injured. At about 9:26 a.m. a male driver in a 1999 Subaru sedan, headed north on U.S. Highway 93, was waiting to make a left-hand turn onto Partridge T...

Polson High Winter Carnival returns

POLSON — After a 15-year hiatus, the nearly 50-year tradition is back. Bring the whole family to the Polson High School gym on Sunday, March 16, from 2-4 p.m. for carnival games, fun activities, and delicious food. The hope is that this “mini” revival of the Winter Carnival will have great ...

Locals to wrestle at National Championship

  LAKE COUNTY — Four Lake County athletes who have gone on to wrestle for NAIA colleges have qualified to compete in the NAIA National Championships to be held March 7-8 in Topeka, Kansas. Ronan’s Cameron Neiss, Edward Cheff and Toby Cheff all wrestle for Montana State-Northern in Havr...

Lady Pirates surprise at Divisionals Lady Pirates surprise at Divisionals

  KALISPELL – The Lady Pirates gave Polson fans big smiles as they grabbed a couple of wins at the Northwest A Divisional Tournament in Kalispell and came home with third place honors. On Thursday, the Lady Pirates took on Whitefish for the chance to get their name printed on the divisional ...

Pirates grab third, win challenge game, head to state Pirates grab third, win challenge game, head to state

  KALISPELL – The Pirates have proved they have the drive to succeed by taking third at the Northwest A Divisional Tournament. In Thursday’s play-in, loser-out game, the Pirates pulled a W against Libby’s Loggers, 55-38. Andrew Weltz logged 21 points for the Pirates and Cedrick S...

P.E.O. Sisterhood supports women’s education P.E.O. Sisterhood supports women’s education

POLSON — Since 1995, the month of March has been designated as Women’s History Month in the U.S. It is a time to celebrate women’s contributions and achievements which are often overlooked.  The theme of 2014 Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women of Character, Cour...

Salish Kootenai College student receives grant Salish Kootenai College student receives grant

News from Philanthropic Education Organization Chapter BY, Polson PABLO — Melinda Ann Kline, Plains, has received an $1,800 P.E.O. Continuing Education Grant to finish Highway Construction Training classes at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo. Melinda will complete a one-year technical program at SKC...

Swiped away: Card transactions cost businesses

LAKE COUNTY — Debit and credit cards offer convenience for customers, but local business owners say accepting the form of payment can gobble up profits.  Every time a person swipes a card part of the purchase price that could filter back into the local economy instead is siphoned off to card co...

Polson Senior Center news for week of March 6

I just had to comment on our fine weather, didn’t I? I remember now the last time I thought spring was surely just around the corner the weather turned on us like a rogue rat. What can I say? If I were a meteorologist, do you think I’d be writing a column? But the mountains look splendid. M...


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