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Polson city manager discusses proposed business license Polson city manager discusses proposed business license

POLSON — Rumors have been spreading through Polson about a new fee soon to be passed on to local businesses. The reality of the proposal, as explained by Polson City Manager Ed Meece, is less far-reaching than some businesses fear.  Proposed by the city’s executive branch, the primary sta...

Polson senior news for March 23, 2022

POLSON — I am madder than a March hare, according to my grandmother. March Madness is what they call this time of year when 64 college basketball teams vie for the National Championship. All that a team has to do is win six games in a row. That team and their fans will be very happy. The other 63 teams...

Citizens march in show of support for Ukraine Citizens march in show of support for Ukraine

POLSON — More than 30 people, bundled up and bearing blue and yellow flags, banners and sunflower bouquets, braved the cold last Monday to walk back and forth across the Polson bridge in support of Ukraine.  The march was organized by Lake County Democrats and billed as a non-partisan event. &l...

Stevens pleads not guilty to endangerment and possession

POLSON — A St. Ignatius man is accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit in May of last year. Stacey Edward Stevens, 47, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on March 10 to felony charges of criminal endangerment and criminal possession of dangerous drugs. According to cour...

Polson debates de-annexation of property

When Lyle and Shelley Smith, owners of OH Well Drilling and Pump, acquired two tracts of land adjacent to their business atop Polson Hill, they thought it was outside of the Polson city limits, as is their current property.  Shelley Smith told the Polson City Commission at its regular meeting last Mo...

Library hosts used books sale

News from the North Lake County Public Library District’s Friends of the Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District’s Friends of the Library are holding a used book sale Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale features a huge collection...

Mission Valley Choral Society plans two concerts

News from Valerie Lindstrom ST. IGNATIUS/POLSON — Voices will join together for “The Awakening” on Palm Sunday weekend for two choral concerts on April 9 and April 10. The Mission Valley Choral Society will present the first concert at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at the St. Ignatius Cat...

Polson seniors for March 16, 2022

POLSON — So here it is again, where the Irish celebrate being Irish at the Polson Senior Center on March 17. Corned beef is not traditional in Ireland, but Irish soda bread served warm with butter is… and stout beer. Remember, this is the one day a year you can celebrate the Irish, even if you&r...

Woman shot with BB gun at park has BB removed, fears for others Woman shot with BB gun at park has BB removed, fears for others

POLSON — Polson police are currently investigating a BB gun shooting that occurred recently in Riverside Park.  Brandy Wallace had been at the park with seven children, all under the age of 11, when she felt a BB hit her leg. When she looked in the direction it came from, a second BB hit her in...

Hunter education courses open for registration Hunter education courses open for registration

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Hunter education courses are open to registration in Kalispell, Polson, Eureka, and Plains.  Registration is free and available online at: https://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education. Additional courses will become available this spring...


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