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Articles with the Tag: Polson

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...

Trapper ed group to meet in Polson Feb. 11 

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — The group responsible for developing Montana’s new trapper education program is meeting on Friday, Feb. 11, in Polson.  The meeting will start at 9 a.m. at the Red Lion Inn & Suites, 209 Ridgewater Drive. Members of the public a...

Polson author publishes latest ‘70s novel Polson author publishes latest ‘70s novel

POLSON — Local author Maggie Plummer has just released her latest novel, Eagle in Flight, the third book in her semi-autobiographical Jessie Morgan Series. The novel begins in May 1975, as Jessie escapes to the remote wilds of northern British Columbia. Traumatized by her ex-boyfriend’s violen...

Erickson convicted of criminal possession Erickson convicted of criminal possession

POLSON — A Polson man with a criminal history dating back to when he was a juvenile and who has been deemed a persistent felony offender, has been sentenced to a total of 16 years in the Montana State Prison after being convicted on two counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. According to ...

FLIC festival celebrates 10th anniversary FLIC festival celebrates 10th anniversary

POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) celebrated its tenth anniversary over the weekend. The event, intended to “bring a diverse international slate of independent films from around the globe, the U.S., and right here in Montana” according to its brochure, saw a larg...

DPHHS lists Lake County days/hours of at-home rapid test distribution

News from DPHHS Polson: Lake County Public Health, 802 Main Street Suite A, Tuesday 9–11 a.m. and Thursday 2–4 p.m. Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes  Arlee: Arlee Tribal Community Center, 34086 Pow Wow Rd., email: COVID19@cskthealth.org,  Days/Hours of At-Ho...

Carroll College names Dean’s List students

News from Sarah Lawlor / Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College named local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. ...

Polson Redevelopment Agency funds local projects Polson Redevelopment Agency funds local projects

POLSON — Another local property has been restored recently in part due to funds provided by the Polson Redevelopment Agency (PRA).  A home on Second Street East, formerly labelled as “the drug house” due to a drug arrest that occurred there in the past, has been renovated by local c...

MDT proposes road safety improvements

News from Montana Department of Transportation LAKE COUNTY — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to install shoulder rumble strips on about 50 miles of Highway U.S. 93, between Evaro and Polson. Proposed work inclu...


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