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DAR chapter awards grant to Polson teacher DAR chapter awards grant to Polson teacher

News from Daughters of the American Revolution, Kuilix Chapter POLSON — Kuilix Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution awarded a $500 grant from the DAR’s Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grant program to high school social studies teacher Katrina Holmes in Polson, Montana, for the 2...

No Coward’s Epitaph No Coward’s Epitaph

Most Montana students have hopped off a school bus in front of the Montana Capitol in Helena and gazed up at the statue of Thomas Francis Meagher, erected in 1905. But how many know or remember much about the charismatic Irish renegade and Civil War hero who served twice as acting territorial governor? &l...

Unofficial results for municipal elections announced

LAKE COUNTY — Excitement and optimism were the themes struck by three incoming mayors chosen by voters during last Tuesday’s municipal elections in Lake County. The vote saw two incumbent mayors lose their seats and the race for a council seat in Ronan end in a tie vote.  According to uno...

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

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office 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 dete...

Briefs for Nov. 10, 2021

Call early for Polson’s annual Thanksgiving  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 ...

Donate to library’s Cat-Griz Food Drive

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose. Join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. The doors open at 9 a.m. We will ...

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...


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