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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Judge commends woman

The imposition of sentencing was deferred for a period of three years in a case involving a Polson woman who nearly bit her sister’s ear off. Ida Marla Rose Couture, 24, was initially charged with felony aggravated assault, but she pled guilty to the reduced charge of criminal endangerment as part o...

Wreck leads to restitution payment for injuries

A Polson man was ordered to pay restitution of $501,067.49  to the victim of a wreck who ultimately had to have a foot amputated due to injuries.  The restitution was part of the sentence handed down at District Court in Polson, on March 10, by Judge James Manley in the case of Dillon S. Bindsch...

Former Polson woman receives 100 years for homicide

A former Polson woman was sentenced to 100 years in the Montana State Women’s Prison with none of that time suspended and no chance at parole. Danielle Jeanette Wood, 56, was found guilty by a Sanders County jury in January of deliberate homicide after a two-week trial. She was sentenced at District...

Winner of the 2020 MT book award announced

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Montana Book Award Committee has announced the winner of the 2020 Montana book award. Gretchen E. Minton’s book, “Shakespeare in Montana: big sky country’s love affair with the world’s most famous writer” is the ...

Scholarship applications accepted until April 12

News from Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation  POLSON — Scholarships are available this spring for Polson High School graduates provided by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation organization. Money for PSEF is generated by various fund raising events, donations from individua...

Polson seniors for March 10, 2021

POLSON — Although I now have had both my vaccine shots, I will still wear my mask for the safety of others. Think about that when you come to the Polson Senior Center and please wear a mask. After a year of being cautious, let’s not slacken our efforts due to COVID fatigue. Activities:  ...

Drone pilot photographs bridge accident Drone pilot photographs bridge accident

POLSON — Local filmmaker David W. King was taking aerial video of the North Lake County Library on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 3:55 p.m. when he heard a loud crash. “I looked over and saw a big dust cloud,” King said. With his drone already in the air, King flew it over the scene of an aut...

Polson chamber announces protocol from CSKT, Lake County

News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes announced that CSKT employee and building protocols will remain in place until rescinded by the tribal council.  The CSKT Tribal Council remains vitally concerned about the public health and safet...

Polson Boys & Girls Club celebrates Mardi Gras Polson Boys & Girls Club celebrates Mardi Gras

POLSON — The Mardi Gras parade at the new Polson Boys and Girls Club featured a 15-foot, flying red dragon fashioned out of cardboard boxes, wire, tape and red paint.  It had moving wings, blinking eyes and a “fire” breathing snout. Trumpeter Joe Martinez accompanied three of Dick B...

Man pleads not guilty to DUI

A Kalispell man is accused of a fourth driving while under the influence charge after being slumped over behind the wheel of his car at 5:30 a.m. Trey Chandler Grilley, 27, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Feb. 25 to what court records show would be his fourth DUI. According ...


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