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Community, culture, connection celebrated during Native American Heritage Day Community, culture, connection celebrated during Native American Heritage Day

POLSON — Teachers and community members came together at Polson Middle School recently to celebrate Native American heritage. The school’s seventh annual Native American Heritage Day was held the day before Thanksgiving break. Teacher and organizer Amy Williams explained that days before vacat...

Gold Star Christmas tree honors fallen service members, families Gold Star Christmas tree honors fallen service members, families

POLSON — Inside the second floor foyer of the Lake County Courthouse stands the Gold Star Family Memorial Tree, covered in ornaments for families honoring service members who lost their lives.  The tree was installed by Jeannie and Bill Butler who lost their son Matthew in 2015 during his servi...

Brockie pleads guilty to possession

POLSON — A Spokane woman admitted to trafficking the dangerous drug fentanyl into Lake County from Spokane, Washington. Amanda Jean Brockie, 51, entered a guilty plea to criminal possession with intent to distribute at District Court in Polson on Dec. 7. The plea was entered as part of a plea agreement...

Polson’s 11th Annual FLIC Film Festival moves to February Polson’s 11th Annual FLIC Film Festival moves to February

News and Photos from FLIC Publicity POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) has made a move from the last weekend in January to the last weekend in February. FLIC celebrates its 11th winter film festival during the weekend of Feb. 24-26 at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main Street...

P.E.O. provides warm clothes for students P.E.O. provides warm clothes for students

News from Suz Rittenhouse POLSON — Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter CA members, Ramona Mahoney, Linda Bone and Janice Donovan purchase warm winter clothing and boots for students at Cherry Valley and Linderman schools. P.E.O. Chapter CA members elected to replace their Chris...

PHS Booster Club boosts support for students PHS Booster Club boosts support for students

News and Photos  from the Polson School District POLSON — The Polson High School Booster Club is an organization formed to enhance extracurricular activities and enrich students’ overall school experience. It is comprised of parents, staff members, community members, and local business ...

Free throw contest coming to Polson

News from the Mission Valley Elks POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw contest will be held in the Linderman Gym in Polson on Saturday, Dec. 17. Registration and warm up will begin at 1:30 p.m., with the contest starting at 2 p.m. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-1...

Polson seniors for Dec. 14, 2023

The Polson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 406-883-4735; The Polson Senior Center is open from 8:00 a. – 3:00 p. on weekdays.  Lunch is available from 11:45 a. to 12:30 p. weekdays. Call: 406-883-4735, email:...

Area VI Agency on Aging expands service area Area VI Agency on Aging expands service area

POLSON — The Area VI Agency on Aging has expanded their service area, now offering assistance to seniors and the disabled on a broader scale.  A separate entity from the Lake County Council on Aging, the agency is a private nonprofit responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering servic...

Malatare sentenced for assault Malatare sentenced for assault

POLSON — A St. Ignatius man was sentenced at District Court in Polson on Dec. 1 to the Montana State Prison for 5 years on a domestic assault charge. Shawn Wayne Malatare, 54, entered a plea of guilty to felony partner or family member assault during an earlier court appearance. That was just before th...


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