Legals for January, 19 2024

Mavs win fourth straight dual, defeat Richland

MOSES LAKE — Seven Maverick wrestlers picked up wins on the mat in Tuesday’s home dual against Richland, defeating the Bombers 35-30 to win their fourth-straight dual. “We knew Richland was tough when we were preparing for the dual,” Moses Lake Head Coach Jose Tanguma said. “We knew that they had a strong heavyweight lineup, and I’m glad that we pulled out some wins in the upper weight classes.” After a Richland forfeit in the 106-pound match and a double-forfeit in the 113-pound bout, Maverick juniors Cruz Hernandez and Drayden Gaither picked up major decisions in the 120- and 126-pound matches, with junior Trenton Vasquez following with a decision in the 132-pound match.

Law Roundup

Here are the calls for service made to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office from the Bigfork area over the past few weeks.

While town hall was civil, Fulcher's credit is not

The VFW hall in Sandpoint was full Monday night for Russ Fulcher’s town hall, and I was impressed that a civil discussion resulted. That’s to Fulcher’s credit. His voting record is not.

Legals for January, 18 2024

Ronan woman sentenced for heroin possession

A Ronan woman was sentenced in Polson District Court Jan. 10 to four years with the Montana Department of Corrections, with all that time suspended on one count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs.

Reagan sentenced for domestic disturbance

A Polson man and former fighter pilot with the U. S. Marines Corp. was sentenced in Polson District Court on Jan. 11 to a total of 10 years with the Montana Department of Corrections. William Thomas Reagan, 68, was also sentenced to one year in jail with all but 30 days suspended as credit for time already served.

Ronan boys, girls make strong showing in Missoula

Ronan continues to punch above its weight in the wrestling world. At the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Tournament in Missoula on Friday, Jan. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 13, the Chiefs placed second while wrestling against a mix of big Idaho schools, 4A Washington schools, and 2A Montana schools. The girls fared well too, placing third at Hellgate tourney.

Letters to the editor Jan. 18

Letters to the editor Jan. 18

Column: Regrettable detail, remarkable season

The most recent press conference hall of fame moment, where Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles was asked about playing in frigid Detroit on Sunday — “You do know we play indoors, right?” Bowles answered — has me thinking about last Sept. 2.

Eleven Ephrata High staff recognized for life-saving actions

EPHRATA – Eleven Ephrata High School staff were recognized in early January for their response to a life-threatening medical event suffered by a fellow staff member who was not named by the district. Officials credited EHS nurse Pam Cleveringa with training staff with the skills that saved the staff member’s life.

Lions win a thriller in Soap Lake, defeat Eagles 64-62

SOAP LAKE – Tied at 59 with just over three minutes to go, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions forced key defensive stops and connected on clutch baskets to leave Soap Lake with a 64-62 win Tuesday night.

COLUMN: CWU taking steps to help students create their futures

Despite all of the available information showing how higher education leads to better jobs and salaries, many people continue to remain skeptical of the benefits of college. This is evidenced by a 10-percentage point decline in college attendance in the state of Washington since 2018. In fact, Washington now has the nation’s third-lowest rate of students who attend college after graduating from high school.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings win one on the move

Coeur d’Alene is scheduled to play host to Post Falls on Friday.

Council OKs new impact fees

Resort: Increases could make proposed development cost-prohibitive

They would be assessed on new houses, apartments, condos, hotels, assisted living and nursing homes, churches and commercial development.

Speech and debate looks to run the table

"Not only are you trying to win for yourself, but you’re trying to keep something going, alive.”

Brunch a big success

The Christmas spirit was on display last month as the Columbia Falls Rotary Club kicked off the holiday season with its annual Brunch with Santa Dec. 2.

OPINION: Consider the alternative

Winston Churchill is credited with saying “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” Successful politicians know that politics and politicians are imperfect.

CFHS students share about job shadowing program

Determining goals for the future is a daunting task for most high schoolers.

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties

Unfortunately, the origin of the numbers 3-7-77 seen on the flight suits of the Montana Air National Guard and most notably, the shoulder patch on the Montana Highway Patrol uniforms is elusive.