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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Three inmates charged with criminal mischief

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office POLSON — On Feb. 23 at around 7 p.m., three inmates in the Lake County Detention Center intentionally damaged a bunk in one of the cell blocks. While causing this damage, one of the inmates sustained a minor cut to his head and was transported to th...

Polson seniors for March 2, 2022

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center serves the senior citizens of the Polson area and beyond.  Our organization is committed to serving citizens in their ‘golden years.’ It sure sounds better than ‘graying’ or ‘sagging’ years. Activities:    We are ha...

Coats for Kids in need of a new operator Coats for Kids in need of a new operator

POLSON — For the last 23 years, Coats for Kids has operated out of the Port Polson Inn. Now, the important community service project needs someone new to take it over.  Started by Port Polson Inn manager Anne Engebretson back in 1999, she and her staff have helped to give away hundreds of coats...

Crow’s Nest Gallery celebrates 50 years before closing doors Crow’s Nest Gallery celebrates 50 years before closing doors

POLSON — Members of the community showed up in waves on Feb. 14 to show some love to the Crow’s Nest Gallery and Framing as they celebrated their 50th anniversary before closing their doors at the end of the month. Opened in 1972 by owner Lou Marchello, the Crow’s Nest has gone through a...

Briefs for Feb. 23, 2022

Scholarships available to PHS students News from the PSEF POLSON — Twenty-six different scholarships for Polson students will become available this spring. These scholarships, 13 for high school seniors and 13 for Polson High School graduates, are provided by Polson Scholarship and Education ...

Briefs for Feb. 23, 2022

Attend Lake County Spring Job Fair POLSON — Plan to attend the 2022 Lake County Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn & Suites, 209 Ridgewater Drive. If you are looking for a new career or searching for a summer job, this is the place to be. For more in...

Polson seniors for Feb. 23, 2022

POLSON — We serve the senior citizens of the Polson area and beyond. Our organization is committed to serving citizens in their “golden years.” It sure sounds better than “graying” or “sagging years!” March is named after Mars, protector of Rome; deity of war and ...

A VOICE organization receives $100,000 grant A VOICE organization receives $100,000 grant

PABLO — Local organization A VOICE - Art Vision and Outreach In Community Education - has just received the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Rescue Plan Grant to expand their community programs. Offered online by the NEA in December for organizations around the country, the grant is un...

Matt sentenced for sixth DUI

POLSON — A Ronan man who has five prior convictions for DUIs was sentenced at District in Polson Feb. 10 for DUI number six. Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher sentenced Earl Matt Jr., 47, to the Montana Department of Corrections for five years with all but two days jail time suspended. Acc...

Area food pantries seek volunteers Area food pantries seek volunteers

LAKE COUNTY — As new residents move into Lake County, food banks throughout are requesting new volunteers to help with their operations. The food bank in St. Ignatius has a population of volunteers that is beginning to age, and as a result have less availability to help. “Most of us are in our...


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