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Jury finds Adams not guilty of assault Jury finds Adams not guilty of assault

POLSON — It took a Lake County Jury about two hours to reach a verdict of not guilty in the case of a Lake Mary Ronan man charged with felony assault with a weapon. The trial began at District Court in Polson Monday Dec. 6 and wrapped up Tuesday afternoon. Brendan Edward Adams, 58, was charged with ...

Unity Bank is on the move in Polson Unity Bank is on the move in Polson

News from Terry Rosengarten Unity Bank POLSON — Unity Bank is relocating down the road to 104 Ridgewater Drive in Polson. They will be operating out of a temporary structure on the property while they build their new office building. The old location will be open through 12 p.m. on Dec. 31.  ...

Polson seniors for Dec. 15, 2021

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center, located at 504 Third Ave. E, is open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. Memberships (age 50+) are available for $15 per year on a voluntary basis. Individuals and small groups are always welcome to lounge, work puzzles...

COVID, flu vaccines available from Tribal Health

News from CSKT Tribal Health Tribal Health is now offering COVID vaccinations to all people (tribal and non-tribal) ages 5+ years. Flu vaccinations are also available for all Tribal Health eligible patients at both Tribal Health pharmacies. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, they will only offer COVID vaccin...

Omingo to be sentenced for jail assault, strangulation Omingo to be sentenced for jail assault, strangulation

POLSON — Polson Judge James Manley set a sentencing date of Dec. 15 for a St. Ignatius man convicted of participating in a jail assault and strangling his girlfriend over a car. Larrs Jalen Omingo, 21, entered into a re-negotiated plea agreement at District Court in Polson Dec. 1, that calls for Omi...

Polson woman accused of vehicular homicide Polson woman accused of vehicular homicide

POLSON — A Polson woman accused of running over and killing another woman on Halloween appeared at District Court in Polson Dec. 2 for an arraignment hearing. Sharon Lynn Whitworth, 56, entered a plea of not guilty to vehicular homicide while under the influence, felony. According to court records, ...

Cote takes 113-pound Owen title Cote takes 113-pound Owen title

POLSON — Ronan Chief wrestler Ridge Cote took the individual title at 113 pounds on Saturday during the annual Owen Invitational held at Linderman gymnasium in Polson. Entering the title match undefeated, Cote, a freshman at Ronan High School, won by fall over Lake City High School junior Zach Macdo...

Library announces holiday hours

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday Dec. 23-25 and for the New Year holiday on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. The library would also like to thank South Shore Garden Club for decorating the library Christmas tree these many years. The library board’s ...

Lights, music, magic – annual Parade of Lights returns to Polson Lights, music, magic – annual Parade of Lights returns to Polson

OLSON — Holiday spirit was merry and bright as hundreds of community members lined Main Street in downtown Polson Friday evening to celebrate the 2021 Parade of Lights. Hosted by the Polson Business Community, the parade featured more than 20 colorful and brightly illuminated floats and vehicles fro...

Mission Valley towns host holiday festivities Mission Valley towns host holiday festivities

December brings a flurry of holiday festivities to the Mission Valley, beginning this Friday as Polson and St. Ignatius each host lighted parades, visits by St. Nick and related revelries. A week later, Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan is aglow with Lights Under the Big Sky, which continues for two weekends,...


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