Walk the line

POLSON – I was not quite sure what I was “prissy walking” into on a chilly Monday night as I entered the Linderman gymnasium to partake in an evening of line dancing. But, with the help of my fellow line dancers I was scuffing in no time. Hazle Heth, who …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Arlee man pleads not guilty to assault charges

POLSON — Keith Edmonson appeared in District Court before Judge Christopher on Jan. 3 to answer to charges of assault with a weapon and family member assault for allegedly beating his stepson with a belt.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lake County's most wanted

POLSON — Lake County law enforcement, firefighters and “distinguished citizens” were honored on Jan. 9 at the Elk’s Lodge in Polson as the Marine Corps League Hellroaring Detachment 1041 (MCL) presented awards to outstanding officers in their respective fields.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pirates defeated by Loyola in Class B matchup

POLSON — It was a close one at Polson Saturday night as the Pirates lost by a mere 3 points to the Loyola Sacred Heart Rams 57-54.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lady Bulldogs fall for the Heart Breakers

ST. IGNATIUS — The Lady Bulldogs fought hard in their battle against the Loyola Sacred Heart Breakers Thursday evening, and despite a number of drives to the basket by star players Loren Erickson and Stephanie Lewandowski, Mission fell short to Loyola 59-40.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff's sergeant resigns

POLSON — Lake County Sergeant Dan Duryee who admitted more than two years ago to lying about military service has officially resigned.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Leaving an impression

POLSON — The plethora of artwork adorning the walls adds to the coziness the Big Sky Bistro on Main Street is known for.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Now that's the spirit

POLSON — Christmas filled the air and ears at the Mission Valley Choral Society’s (MVCS) Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday afternoon. Although which annual year is up for debate. MVCS Director Mason Niblack chuckled, “it is around 50,” he stated during his introduction, “but it can be whatever year you …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

'Tis the season

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius second-graders from Mrs. Schock’s and Mrs. Hout’s classes were in the holiday spirit Monday afternoon as they helped prepare chili packets for the Mission Valley Food Pantry.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Mobile mammography coach receives donation from Ford

RONAN — Employees of Don Aadsen Ford in Ronan awaited the arrival of the Winkley Women’s Center Mobile Mammography Coach on Friday morning. The 40-foot coach provides free mammograms, breast ultrasounds and bone density screenings to communities throughout western Montana, and was the recipient of a $25,000 grant from Ford …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Let there be lights!

POLSON — Twinkling lights lit up Main Street Friday night as trailers filled with holiday cheer passed through the gathering crowd. The Annual Lake County Leader Parade of Lights showcases floats represented by a variety of local businesses and organizations. The parade is followed by the lighting of the Christmas …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Soldier presents students with flag

RONAN — It is not everyday that students of the Firm Foundations Preschool in Ronan get to look at pictures of camels and airplanes, but Wednesday morning was an exception.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

JP-elect cleared on allegations of illegal campaigning

HELENA — The Commissioner of Political Practices Jim Murry dismissed electioneering charges against Justice of the Peace-elect Joey Jayne on Nov. 21.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

A community gives thanks

RONAN — Those familiar Thanksgiving smells filled the senses Thursday afternoon as the 9th Annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving Dinner was under way. Although, making it to the serving area might take a bit longer than expected with the pleasant hum of old friends catching up and new ones being made, …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Butler pleads not guilty to all charges

POLSON — Nathan Butler, the Arlee teen accused of allegedly stabbing three people on Nov. 12, appeared in District Court on Nov. 21 for arraignment. Butler pled not guilty to the offenses of deliberate homicide, attempted deliberate homicide, and assault with a weapon.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Quilting for a cause

RONAN — The ladies of the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild gathered on a brisk Saturday in November for a thread painting panel workshop. Thread painting is a new quilting technique used to add depth and texture to a fabric panel.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Museum celebrates building purchase

CHARLO — This past Saturday the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana celebrated its successful “Save the Museum Campaign.” The event was filled with live music, snacks and free museum admission. Hosted by the museum’s board members. The event thanked the community for their support through two-years of fundraising and donations. …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Arlee teen charged

POLSON — 16-year-old Nathan Butler of Arlee was charged last Friday for the alleged stabbings of three people that left one man dead.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

It's all good in the hood

ST. IGNATIUS — Mischievous wolves and rosy- cheeked raccoons lined up backstage Friday afternoon in eager anticipation of St. Ignatius’ performance of Little Red Riding Hood. The play is put-on by members of the Missoula Children’s Theatre and stars 50 St. Ignatius students from the Elementary, Middle and High School …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

King sentenced for wire fraud

MISSOULA — Joshua Davis King was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Nov. 14 for wire fraud. King was indited on the charge last May after he was found selling stolen items on Ebay.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Veterans Day celebration

PABLO — In honor of Veterans Day the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) celebrated their 20th Annual Veteran Warrior Society Powwow. Held at the Joe McDonald Athletic Complex in Pablo, the grand entry was led by veterans from several branches of the armed forces.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Arlee teen carries out deadly stabbing spree

POLSON — A bond and detention hearing was held Nov. 13 in District Court for 16-year-old Nathan Butler of Arlee. Butler was arrested Monday morning for the alleged stabbings of three people, resulting in the death of one man.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

North Lake County Library celebrates 100 years

POLSON – It has been a 100 years since a small group of Polson women gathered in the home of J.L. McIntire to plan the formation of a public library. Since then the North Lake County Public Library has had several locations, served as a bandaging training station during World …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Jingle all the way

ST. IGNATIUS — Students from St. Ignatius Elementary School gathered on Friday afternoon to watch members of The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes perform several dances including the Jingle Dance, Scarf Dancing, Grass Dancing and Fancy Dancing. The performance is a way of teaching students about the local Native American …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Breaking records at Polson High School

POLSON — Cherry Valley Elementary students gathered Friday morning at the Polson High School Football Field in hopes of breaking two Guinness World Records titles: most people to run 100 meters in 24 hours and the longest chain of shoes. (They will be recycled into athletic surfaces.) The event was …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Car chase ends in arrest

POLSON — A local woman was sentenced in District Court to five years in prison for violating her probation agreement and fleeing law enforcement. In February, Valdena Curley was convicted of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, and received a five year suspended sentence.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Zombie Prom

RONAN — It was a ghoulish Saturday night at the Ronan Community Center as zombies of all ages were shaking it up at the “Zombie Prom”. The prom had all sorts of spine-chilling fun, from zombie makeup stations, a DJ and dancing, to a Jeep Wrangler up for auction. This …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Officers off the hook after mistaken arrest

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fire Safety Week heats up in Polson

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Ronan man arrested on $75,000 warrant

LAKE COUNTY — Lawrence Mays Jr. was arrested on Oct. 3 for a $75,000 Missoula City warrant for sexual abuse of children.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Justice of Peace candidate facing assault charges

POLSON — Justice of the Peace candidate David Anthony Weinandy is facing charges for partner or family member assault from an arrest on Sept. 11.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Classmates, community get behind cancer patient

POLSON — Over at Cherry Valley Elementary School on Friday afternoon, Mrs. Peterson’s kindergarten class was hard at work making birthday cards in anticipation of fellow student Cole Whitworth’s sixth birthday. The birthday celebration was even more special than most, as Cole had been absent from school for the past …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pedestrian struck by unlicensed driver

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Justice candidate loses ranch

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ronan man pleads guilty to criminal endangerment

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Native American Awareness Week

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Montana Book Award Winner comes to Polson

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Safety first at Safety Day

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Ronan Harvest Fest

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Polson man sentenced on probation violations

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Flavors of the Northwest hits the spot

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ronan man sentenced to 5 years

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Game warden reassigned

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rise and Salute

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Local man assaults police

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

County appoints interim justice

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A deliciously good time at Dixon Melon Day

DIXON — Mix fresh cantaloupe, face-painting, live music, stir well, serve over a sunny summer day, and what do you have? Melon Days in Dixon.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Polson woman sentenced in check cashing scheme

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fun times on the fly

POLSON — Wings for Wishes(WFW) held its annual Fun Fly this weekend off of 93 and Minesinger Trail. The event raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Montana. The organization provides children facing life-threatening medical conditions with the opportunity to make one of their wishes come true.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Polson man pleads not guilty to drug charges

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Back to school we go

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Polson man pleads guilty to wire fraud

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Judge Wall resigns

POLSON — Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall resigned last Wednesday midway through his third term. The short notice has left the county commissioners struggling to find a replacement.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A Creepy crawling good time

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ronan man sentenced on probation violation

RONAN — Alex Finley had his suspended sentence revoked due to a probation violation.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Woman pleads guilty to meth possession

ST. IGNATIUS - Desiree Peone was involved in a traffic stop by Tribal Police on Dec. 28, 2011. According to court records, while attempting to retrieve documents the defendant displayed a marijuana pipe and a baggie of pills to Officer Haynes.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bada Bing-Ronan's hottest dish

RONAN — Bada Bing restaurant owner Shawn Wilson has been in the restaurant business for over a decade but that has not lessened his enthusiasm for hard work and long hours. He is especially excited about the recent opening of his new establishment located off highway 93 in Ronan. And …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Finley's finest

FINLEY POINT - It is just another training session for the Finley Point firefighters. Wednesday evening they are gathered in a field located off the road near the Finley Point campgrounds.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ronan man accused of stealing liquor

RONAN - On June 18th, 2012, Randall Stevens was accused of breaking into the Second Chance Saloon in Ronan and stealing several bottles of liquor.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ronan man avoids jail in sentencing

RONAN — Marvin Camel, Jr. of Ronan was in court July 25 for sentencing on two separate charges being tried under Judge McNeil. He was given suspended sentences for both felony sexual assault and for assault on a minor.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Horsin' around at the Fair

RONAN — It is Monday morning at the Ronan Fairgrounds and today is all about horses.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mr. B hits the high note

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Polson man caught with 50 marijuana plants

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lively History

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It's cherry time

POLSON — The Flathead Lake Cherry Festival, an annual Polson tradition, celebrated its fourteenth year over the weekend. The festival has everything from a cherry cooking competition to a cherry pie eating contest. Along with local cherry growers, street vendors and a student art contest there was something for everyone …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

High temps increase wildfire danger

POLSON — The 2012 summer season has seen record high temperatures nationwide.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO