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Bitsinni admits to felony criminal mischief

A Dayton man, already on probation from a 2018 conviction, admitted to charges related to a damaged fence. Orli Christensen Bitsinni, 26, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court on July 2 to criminal mischief.

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Charlo man could face 50 years for sexually assaulting minor

A Charlo man admitted to sexually assaulting a minor. Ronald Paul Hansen, 35, entered a plea of guilty in Polson …

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Polson in Bloom seeks “Bloomin’ Best” garden entries

The Greater Polson Community Foundation Beautification Committee has launched this year's Polson in Bloom, a community- wide celebration honoring the …

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‘Everywhere’ is Bear County: Tribal game warden chief advises removing attractants to keep the bears away

When a good smell of pizza wafts over their snout, a bear will follow it off the bear highway, otherwise …

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County says farewell to longtime retiring deputy attorney and public defender

“We’re going to miss you” was the clear theme at Ben Anciaux’s retirement party on Thursday, July 2, at the …

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Science on Tap celebrates 50 years of Wild and Scenic protection for the Flathead River

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Flathead River system's designation as a National Wild and Scenic River.

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Red, white and blue light up Polson’s sky on Fourth of July Eve

Polson Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Fourth of July weekend celebration of the “Big 250” with lights in the …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley.

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Summer highway projects slated near Ravalli and Polson

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), along with construction partner Riverside Contracting, Inc., will resurface Hwy. 93 south of Ravalli …

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Polson car fire spreads to other vehicles

At approximately 4 a.m. July 5, the City of Polson Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire near the …

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The Cable Girls win grand prize in Arlee Fourth parade

“Happy Birthday America” was the theme for Arlee’s Fourth of July parade, celebrating 250 years of the U.S.A. There were …

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Charlo celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a show out parade

Last weekend, the community of Charlo came together for their annual Fourth of July parade, and this year was full …

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‘We honor those who came before us’: Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration hosts 126th annual powwow

The 126th Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration livened up the Arlee Powwow grounds from June 30 to July 5. Campers could set …

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Traveling powwow team arrives first and leaves last

Do you know who the first people to arrive at the Arlee Powwow grounds each morning are, besides the campers …

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St. Joe plans to open rural clinic in early October

After breaking ground a year ago, Providence St. Joseph’s new rural health clinic is swiftly taking shape on the hillside …

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Spirited Fourth: Redcoats and Minute Men meet again on Main Street

A spirited skirmish between the Redcoats and Minute Men preceded Polson’s Fourth of July parade, and once again, the ragtag …

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Historic Polson Fire Engine Returns to Service for One More Call

The City of Polson Fire Department’s 1936 Darley fire engine, normally used as a parade and museum piece, was making …

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Looking Back: Blown transformer puts saw mill out of production

A look back into the local weekly archives

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley.

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Mission man pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

A St. Ignatius man, accused of attempting to gain access to a residence on Eagle Pass Trail, pled guilty in …

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