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Pirates advance to semifinals Pirates advance to semifinals

POLSON — The Polson Pirates continued their undefeated football season on Saturday, with a 49-28 Class A quarterfinals playoff win over the visiting Billings Central Rams. The playoff went back-and-forth throughout the first half with neither team taking full control of the game.  The Rams w...

Providence St. Joseph doctor awarded for behavioral health contributions

News from the Montana Healthcare Foundation POLSON — Dr. Jamie G. Straub, DO, FACOG, has been named the 2021 Mignon Waterman Award recipient. The award was created to honor Mignon Waterman’s life and legacy. Mignon was one of the Montana Healthcare Foundation’s founding trustees and se...

Polson man enters no contest plea in trailer fire inciden Polson man enters no contest plea in trailer fire inciden

POLSON — A Polson man has admitted to his involvement with a camper that caught fire last May. Samuel Aaron Mahkuk, 31, entered a no contest plea to the amended charge of felony criminal endangerment at District Court in Polson on Oct. 28. Mahkuk was initially facing one count of felony arson. Mahkuk&r...

Ronan man sentenced for dealing heroin Ronan man sentenced for dealing heroin

POLSON — A Ronan man was committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for 20 years with 15 years suspended for dealing heroin. Jose Anders Gonzalez, 30, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on Sept. 9 to one felony count of criminal possession with intent to distribute. The guilty...

Hot Springs man pleads not guilty to pursuit charges Hot Springs man pleads not guilty to pursuit charges

POLSON — A Hot Springs man is accused of leading police on a pursuit in the St. Ignatius area in early October. Daryl Able McDougal, 22, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Oct. 28 to felony criminal endangerment. According to court records, on Oct. 9, St. Ignatius Police Off...

Polson seniors for Nov. 6, 2021

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals and small organized groups are welcome to use the facility. We have a library nook and puzzle table available in the main hall and a semi-private space available by reservation only. Non-member use is available. We ask...

Call early for Polson’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner

POLSON — This year's Thanksgiving dinner will be prepared at the Mission Valley Elk's Lodge at 512 Main Street in Polson. Delivery or curbside pickup will be available by reservation. The number to call for your 2021 Thanksgiving meal order is: 406-471-7076. Please call and make reservations for a meal...

Polson woman jailed, charged for intentionally killing another woman with her vehicle Polson woman jailed, charged for intentionally killing another woman with her vehicle

POLSON — On Oct. 31, just before 6 p.m., Lake County 911 took a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on Huckleberry Lane, southeast of Polson. Lake County Deputies and Montana Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene. Their investigation determined that the operator of the vehicle, identified as...

Free vaccines for pets given at local events Free vaccines for pets given at local events

POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter and Petco teamed up on Saturday to help protect the four-legged furry members of our families by holding a free vaccination event. Hosted at the Polson Skate Park, Mission Valley area pet owners were able to bring their cats and dogs to a portable clinic st...

Two vie for Polson Ward 1 commissioner seat Two vie for Polson Ward 1 commissioner seat

POLSON — Two candidates are seeking to replace Ward 1 commissioner Lou Marchello, who is stepping down after a long tenure in public service, including stints as mayor and now commissioner. The district extends across the river to Rocky Point Rd., east to Fifth Street E., and north to 11th Avenue. ...


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