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Zoning meeting highlights short term rental concerns Zoning meeting highlights short term rental concerns

POLSON — No one disputed the fact that short-term vacation rentals are proliferating in Lake County at last week’s hearing in the overflowing county commission chamber. But most people in the room and on Zoom were not putting out the welcome mat – especially in the area under consideration ...

City commission approves TIF grants City commission approves TIF grants

POLSON — Applications for grant funding from the Tax Increment Finance district (TIF) were a major focus of last Monday’s Polson City Commission meeting, beginning with a unanimous vote to approve a grant to Mark and Dana Johnston for a remodeling project at their home on 2nd St. E.  The ...

Chinnock sentenced for girlfriend’s murder Chinnock sentenced for girlfriend’s murder

AURORA, COLORADO — A Polson man who pled guilty to the murder of his girlfriend earlier this year was sentenced in Aurora District Court on July 12.  Dakota Chinnock, 21, has been sentenced to serve a total 60 years behind bars for the kidnapping and murder of Amanda Farley, 20, also of Polson....

Bloomin’ Polson contest held

News from Envision Polson/Beautification Committee POLSON — The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson. Invites you to nominate what you consider to be the “bloomin’ best” gardens. Nominate yourself, neighbor and/or business in the category of:  Best Bloomin’ B...

Providence St. Joe’s in top 30 most socially responsible hospitals in natio

News from Providence POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson has been named one of the top 30 most socially responsible hospitals in the nation by the Lown Institute. Providence St. Patrick Hospital also received an “A” grade and was ranked third in the state. The...

Over the River and Through the Woods opens Over the River and  Through the Woods opens

News and Photo from Port Polson Players POLSON — The character Nick (played by Kai McDonald) is surrounded by his loving grandparents (clockwise from left) Ron Martin-Dent, Neal Lewing, Karen Lewing and Ann Peacock) who try every trick in the book to prevent their grandson from moving away from th...

Flathead Cherry Festival Celebrates history, community

POLSON – The Polson Business Community has been hard at work planning the 23rd annual Flathead Cherry Festival featuring local art, vendors, food, and cherries. We invite you to Downtown Polson- Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, July 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to celebrate the history of the Fl...

Polson seniors for July 27, 2022

POLSON — Fifty Years! That is the age for eligibility for membership in our not-for-profit organization. Fifty years ago, the Polson Senior Center was chartered. Look forward to events celebrating our Golden Anniversary. Call 406-883-4735, Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com, or visit us at 504 Thir...

Martinez sentenced for felony burglary, assault Martinez sentenced for felony burglary, assault

POLSON — A Polson man was sentenced at District Court in Polson on July 13 to a total of 40 years with the Montana State Prison, with 20 years suspended, on felony charges of aggravated burglary and assault with a weapon. Chimeco Rivers Martinez, 18, entered open guilty pleas to the charges on April...

Support the theatre

Editor, I was sad to see how few people were attending the Port Polson Players’ performance of the ‘Home Games’ last night. To those who didn’t attend, you still have time to go this coming weekend- July 21- 24. The production was fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! It is a heartwarmi...


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