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Arson suspect identified, charged

LAKE COUNTY — A months-long investigation into the Boulder 2700 arson caused fire, which started on August 31, 2021, has resulted in the Lake County Sheriff’s Office identifying a suspect. Craig Allen McCrea, 36, of Ronan, is being charged by the Lake County Attorney’s Office for three c...

Wamsley honored by sheriff’s office for 50 years of service Wamsley honored by sheriff’s office for 50 years of service

POLSON — In a district courtroom filled with his family, friends and colleagues Rod Wamsley was honored for his 50 years of employment with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell presented Wamsley with a plaque, a certificate of appreciation as well as a LCSO retirement ba...

Turner pleads no contest to felony endangerment Turner pleads no contest to felony  endangerment

POLSON — Sentencing is tentatively set for June 23 for a Ronan man accused of inappropriate communications with a minor. Dwayne Oliver Turner, 36, entered a “no contest” plea at District Court in Polson May 4 to an amended charge of felony criminal endangerment. Turner was initially charged...

Polson seniors for May 11, 2022

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is seeking applicants for a paid administrative Director of Nutrition.  The position will become available in June. A full-time cook is wanted, starting now. Experience is preferred but will train. Call or visit us to pick up an application.  7a.m.-3 p.m. ...

Public comment heard over proposed Polson business license Public comment heard over proposed Polson business license

POLSON — Passions ran high during a workshop meeting for the proposed Polson business license on Wednesday, April 27, but ultimately settled into productive conversation about possible improvements and alternatives. The proposal by City Manager Ed Meece and Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Straub, current...

Ondaro pleads guilty to felony assault Ondaro pleads guilty to felony assault

POLSON — A Bigfork man admitted to threatening people with a gun at a construction site in Ferndale last August. Jared Anthony Ondaro, 50, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on April 28 to felony assault with a weapon. He was initially charged with three counts of assault with a weapo...

Skov pleads guilty to assault on a peace officer Skov pleads guilty to assault on a peace officer

POLSON — A Polson man was committed at District Court in Polson on April 27 to 10 years with the Montana Department of Corrections with five years suspended on one count of assault on a peace or judicial officer. Kai Earl Skov, 50, was sentenced in accordance with a plea agreement reached March 9 that ...

Students spruce up park Students spruce up park

POLSON — For the past 30 years, Polson has been a “Tree City USA” and has participated in tree planting throughout the city in honor of Arbor Day.  On Friday, students from Nicole Camel’s eighth grade WEB class at Polson Middle School had the chance to help members of the City...

Lake City Bakery featured in ‘Baked by Grace’ documentary Lake City Bakery featured in ‘Baked by Grace’ documentary

POLSON — Local filmmakers David and Jessica King of the FLIC Film Festival have a new documentary premiering May 13. “Baked by Grace,” tells the story about the folks who make Polson’s Lake City Bakery so special. The idea came to the couple after a particularly good experience at ...

Cherry Valley ‘Night of the Arts’ returns after COVID hiatus Cherry Valley ‘Night of the Arts’ returns after COVID hiatus

POLSON — Cherry Valley Elementary once again celebrated their students with their Night of the Arts event on April 28.  Over the past month, students have been doing animal artwork for this year’s theme of “Wild About Art.” Each student was able to display a piece of animal ar...


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