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Arlee man accused of making false unemployment claims

An Arlee man is accused of receiving funding from unemployment benefits based on false statements. Thomas L. Howard, 59, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson March 18 to felony charges of theft and making false claims to public agency.

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Ronan man pleads not guilty to assaulting 2-year-old

Tyler Hildreth, 30, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson March 12 to misdemeanor partner or …

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Scholar and soccer champ earns Winslow Nichols Award for leadership style

The goal of a leader changes depending on the role he commands. For Cruz Lies, he takes what he’s learned …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

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Biz Briefs: Main Street Program; Commerce Awards

Montana Main Street coordinator visits Ronan; Mission West receives Commerce grant; Lake County businesses receive Indian Equity grants

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Clarifications

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City Commission hears proposal from golf association

The Polson Bay Golf Association, a local non-profit, presented a draft proposal during a Polson City Commission Workshop on Thursday, …

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Polson Commission honors retired chief

Polson Police Chief George Simpson nominated and gifted retired Police Chief Ron Buzzard the Polson Treasure Award for his service …

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Polson Restaurant Recap: New eateries on the way

Andrew Perkins, the owner of Salt Cafe, received $64,800 from the Polson City Commission during its meeting on March 2, …

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MDT begins next phase of work on Post Creek Hill

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Kiewit Construction have completed dewatering efforts along Highway 93 in the area of …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

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Zinke delivers more than $700,000 for public safety projects

U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke pulled up to the Ronan Volunteer Fire Department March 11 to deliver an oversized check for …

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Mother, infant killed in head-on crash near Arlee

A head-on crash on U.S. Hwy. 93 near Arlee at around 9:40 p.m. last Monday night claimed the life of …

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Polson High student accused of raping 14-year-old

A Polson High School student, accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court …

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Police seek suspects in attempted ATM grab

Around 4 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, the driver of a Ford F-350 appeared to intentionally back into the front …

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Pinewood cars fly to the finish

Fourteen Polson and Ronan Cub Scouts brought their creativity and innovation to a block of wood and wheels, creating a …

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Ronan City Council OKs pawn shop, adds Melton to police board

Ronan’s City Council meeting on March 11 saw the council selecting former council member Marlene Melton to serve on Ronan’s …

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Ballots for special purpose and school trustees go out next month

Mail-in ballots for the Lake County Special Purpose Districts and School Districts will be sent out April 15 and must …

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Former Polson man files complaint against library alleging ADA violation

Former Polson resident Michael Ross has lodged a civil complaint in U.S. District Court in Missoula, accusing the North Lake …

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New garbage hauler comes to county

At the beginning of March, Grizzly Disposal and Recycling began serving Lake County and, within 10 days, had secured 300 …

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