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Lake County Dispatch receives upgrades Lake County Dispatch receives upgrades

POLSON — Mark Clary, the director for Lake County’s Office of Emergency Management, couldn’t be more pleased with the recent improvements made to the County’s emergency dispatch center. He says “miles of old wire” were removed from the ceiling. Now each of the four worksta...

Bullen sentenced for sexual assault Bullen sentenced for sexual assault

POLSON — A Polson man was sentenced at District Court in Polson on Jan. 5 to 19 years in the Montana State Prison with 15 years suspended on the amended charge of sexual assault. Isaac Fourbear Bullen, 22, was initially charged with the more serious crime of sexual intercourse without consent, but the ...

Hammer sentenced for strangulation

POLSON — A Polson man was committed at District Court in Polson on Jan. 5 to a total of 11 years with the Montana Department of Corrections with 6 years suspended. Patrick Lee Hammer, Jr., 26, pleaded guilty during an earlier court appearance to felony charges of strangulation of a partner or family me...

Polson Running group warms up cold season with fun run Polson Running group warms up cold season with fun run

POLSON — Polson Running will be defying the cold later this month with the Sorry ‘Bout That half marathon and team relay on Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m.  The 10th anniversary of Sorry ‘Bout That race will run clockwise on the route this year, meaning there will be both an uphill start and a...

Scholarships available for PHS seniors, graduates

News from the Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation POLSON — Scholarships applications are currently available for Polson High School graduates. Any student who is currently enrolled as a senior at Polson High School or as a previous PHS graduate are eligible for these scholarships; provi...

Polson seniors for Jan. 11, 2023

POLSON — The AARP Safe Driver Course will be held on Jan. 19 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Polson Senior Center. Pre-registration is highly recommended and there is a $25 fee. You can receive a discount with a Polson Senior Center membership. There are no tests to take upon completion. Save money on car...

Community Foundation closes the book on a successful year Community Foundation closes the book on a successful year

POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation (GPCF) wrapped up 2022 with over $100,000 in grants given to local organizations to help improve Polson, and there will be more to come in the new year.  The GPCF was founded in December of 2007 when the first meeting of community members was fol...

Melvin sentenced for felony DUI

POLSON — A Polson man was committed at District Court in Polson on Dec. 15 to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of 10 years with six years suspended for felony DUI convictions number four and five. Ron Phillip Melvin, 67, entered a plea of guilty to the charges during an earlier court a...

Superintendent Arntzen prioritizes school safety

News from the MT Office of Public Instruction HELENA – Superintendent Elsie Arntzen continues to prioritize school safety as a pathway to student success. Incidents of violence and threats cause great distress within Montana schools and the communities. “Family and community support is th...

Polson Chamber of Commerce requests nominations

News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are requesting nominations from the Chamber’s membership to recognize businesses and individuals that have contributed their time, energy, and resources to make a significant impact in the Polso...


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