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Moore pleads guilty to negligent homicide Moore pleads guilty to negligent homicide

POLSON — A Marion woman has admitted to stealing a car in Kalispell before being involved in a fatal car wreck with it later in Pablo. Leasa Sierra Moore, now 19, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on April 7 to felony negligent homicide and no contest to felony theft. According...

Mother, son plead guilty to fatal wreck charges Mother, son plead guilty to fatal wreck charges

POLSON — It was a case of back-to-back guilty pleas for a mother and her son from St. Ignatius charged with crimes stemming from a fatal car wreck last January. Rope Kinkade Ardis, 19, and Roberta Virginia Asencio, 40, appeared at District Court in Polson on April 6 for change of plea hearings. Ardis p...

Lesage’s sentence reduced

POLSON — A St. Ignatius woman who admitted to causing a traffic accident that killed another motorist has a chance to avoid prison. Darlene Lesage, 68, pleaded guilty at District Court in Polson on July 15, 2021 to vehicular homicide while under the influence. The plea was entered as part of an agreeme...

Valley Bank expands in new location Valley Bank expands in new location

POLSON — Valley Bank, which recently moved its Polson branch into the former First Citizens/Unity Bank building near the intersection of Highway 93 and First St. W., is bucking the banking industry’s downsizing trends with its new home.  The spacious new digs, directly across the street f...

Polson Seniors for April 13, 2022

POLSON — April’s full moon is on April 16, the day before Easter Sunday. It has been named the “Pink Moon.” It represents change, growth and renewal (think spring). It is also the time to get rid of things rather than save things. Garage sales come to mind. My wife says it’s tim...

Cruz sentenced to three years for assault Cruz sentenced to three years for assault

POLSON — A Polson man was committed at District Court in Polson on March 30 to the Montana Department of Corrections for three years with none of that time suspended for assaulting his father. Eric Brian Cruz, 49, pleaded guilty to partner or family member assault during an earlier court appearance. ...

Sports shorts for April 6, 2022 Sports shorts for April 6, 2022

Tennis Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates In Class A tennis action on Friday, the Polson Lady Pirates slipped by the visiting Stevensville Lady Yellowjackets 4-3 while the Pirates fell 4-2 to the Yellowjackets. Lady Pirates’ Sierra Lundeen won her singles match 6-3, 6-1 and Hope Morrison pick...

Polson Chamber announces fireworks plans

News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — Back in late January, a time when we would traditionally be finalizing our 4th of July fireworks plans and starting our fundraising campaign, we learned that the company we’ve been using to supply and put on our incredible fireworks shows the...

Polson seniors for April 6, 2022

POLSON — “Tai Ji Quan: Movement for Better Balance” classes (Similar to Tai Chi or shadow boxing) are starting April 12, Tuesdays and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. for a period of six weeks at the Polson Senior Center. Register at Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging by calling 406-883-7482 a...

Community gathers for economic development event Community gathers for economic development event

POLSON — The Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes sponsored an event on March 21, bringing together tribes from all over Montana to discuss economic development throughout the state.  Held by the State Tribal Economic Development Commission (STEDC), presenters including participants from the Off...


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