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City commission, manager argue contract City commission, manager argue contract

POLSON — Polson City Commissioners tabled a motion to amend City Manager Todd Crossett’s contract until their next meeting on Nov. 5.  Crossett has been employed by the City of Montana since June 2,009.  All city employees have 7.07 percent of each biweekly check withheld to put into...

Polson man grows half-ton pumpkin Polson man grows half-ton pumpkin

HAMILTON — With Halloween just around the corner, many a jack-o-lantern can be seen protecting neighborhood porches and stoops. These pumpkins have the all too important job of protecting the house from evil spirits during this haunted time of year.  However, a 1,030-pound pumpkin might send a ...

Decker, Swenson vie for county commissioner Decker, Swenson vie for county commissioner

Two candidates survived the primary election and are competing in the race for Lake County Commissioner. They are Gale Decker, Republican, and John Swenson, Independent. The winner of the race will take his seat with commissioners Ann Brower and Bill Barron.   Gale Decker Decker, 64, and his ...

Ninepipes Museum, Polson Fairgrounds awarded tourism grants

HELENA – Polson Fairgrounds, Inc. and the ninepipes Museum of Early Montana were among 12 TIIP grant recipients awarded a total of $550,000 by the Montana Department of Commerce. The Tourism Infrastructure Investment Program awarded $80,000 to the Polson Fairgrounds, Inc., for reconstruction of the ...

Polson Pirates take down Browning Indians Polson Pirates take down Browning Indians

POLSON — The Polson Pirates capped off their undefeated season with a 49-0 shutout victory against the visiting Browning Indians. The Pirates will enter the playoffs with home field advantage and a well-deserved rest during a first-round playoff bye week.  “Next up is a playoff game on...

Hewston 10th at state meet

HELENA — The Polson Pirate and Lady Pirate cross-country runners turned in a strong showing at the Montana Class A State Championships held at the Bill Roberts Golf Course in Helena. The Polson girls were sixth out of 18 teams, and the boys 12th out of 20 teams.  “Both teams performed wel...

Polson to paint gym pink

Polson’s Lady Pirate spikers beat Stevensville Oct. 18 and lost to Dillon Oct. 20. Against the Yellowjackets, Polson won 25-16, 25-16, 25-16. At home Saturday against Dillon, the Polson athletes fought through five games for an eventual 23-25, 18-25, 25-21, 25-19, 11-15 loss. Senior Chelsea Chowning...

Polson student receives national recognition

POLSON — Polson High School student Roseanna Stanfield has been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars, which recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS found and chairman Claes Nobel...

Final AARP driving course offered

POLSON — The last AARP driving course will be here at the center on Tuesday, Nov. 6. This is available to any and all veterans of any war or conflict and their families, for free. This will be Clara’s last class before she heads south, so if you are interested, please give us a call and we’...

School board raises administrative salaries School board raises administrative salaries

POLSON — Trustees voted 4 to 2 at the October school board meeting to give administrators in the Polson School District a 2-percent raise. In addition to the salary increase, administrators received two more personal days, bringing their total up to seven per year. Each administrator also receives full...


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