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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Man accused of throwing another through window

POLSON — A Polson man is accused of throwing another man through the window of a building on Polson’s Main Street. Joshua Leon Johnson, 42, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Sept. 2, to felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. According to cour...

St. Ignatius man charged for shooting BB guns at youth

POLSON — A St. Ignatius man is accused of shooting a BB gun at two juveniles, striking one in the eye. Julian Haynes Lutes, 21, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Sept. 2 to two counts of felony assault with a weapon. According to charging documents, on April 2, police in St...

Polson senior for Sept. 8, 2021

 POLSON — September is the month of our annual membership drive. Sept. 13-18 is our annual “Banana Split Week.” Come into the center at lunch time to pay your dues and get a free banana split. Current and new members are encouraged to pay their yearly membership fee of $15 during this ...

Rodeo contestants travel hundreds of miles for Polson rodeo Rodeo contestants travel hundreds of miles for Polson rodeo

POLSON — Rodeo competitors from across the United States and Canada saddled up and rode into Polson this past weekend for the Flathead River Rodeo.  Competitors were looking to win their share of the more than $5,000 in prize money and an automatic bid into the Indian National Finals Rodeo held...

Violent offender fails to register Violent offender fails to register

A Great Falls man, who was born in Polson, pled guilty at District Court in Polson on Aug. 25 to failure to register as a violent offender. Dominic Antonio Martinez, 29, was also charged with burglary and robbery but those charges are tentatively set to be dismissed as part of a plea agreement.  Mart...

Woman defends home with bear spray Woman defends home with bear spray

An Arlee man was committed, at District Court in Polson on Aug. 26, to the Montana Department of Corrections for 10 years with five years suspended on one count of felony robbery. Andrew Daniel Romas, 36, of Arlee, pled guilty to the robbery charge as part of an agreement that dismissed, at sentencing, on...

Sports shorts for Sept. 1, 2021 Sports shorts for Sept. 1, 2021

Soccer Polson Lady Pirates The Polson Lady Pirates opened their soccer season on the road with a tie and win this weekend.  On Friday in Livingston, the Lady Pirates battled Park High School to a 4-4 tie. Sophia Moderie scored two goals while Tia Mercer and Haislea Sternick each netted a ...

Fundraising campaign kicks off for Finley Point Yellow Bay Fire Department Fundraising campaign kicks off for Finley Point Yellow Bay Fire Department

News from Jacqueline McLean-Jones, fundraiser organizer POLSON — On the evening of July 31, during record heat, a small fire many thought was under control suddenly exploded into a wind-driven inferno. A group of highly-trained firefighters fought for over 72 hours to hold the line in a furious ef...

Housing problem discussed, several ideas generated Housing problem discussed, several ideas generated

Blodgett Creamery in Polson hosted an unusual mix of community members last Thursday, including business owners, contractors, developers, realtors, home owners and renters, all looking for answers to the Mission Valley’s housing crisis. They left with no concrete solutions, but a fistful of ideas fr...

Phil Jackson supports preservation of Flathead Lake Phil Jackson supports preservation of Flathead Lake

Unceasing change was the theme of basketball giant Phil Jackson’s talk to the Flathead Lakers last Friday in Polson. The Montana native, who played as a power forward with the New York Knicks before leading the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to a combined 11 NBA titles, recounted his long history...


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