Pirates win conference opener in OT thriller
Good home opener, good conference opener.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Larson leads Maidens past Mission
The Maidens, plagued by injuries early in the season, need a go-to player, and last Friday night, Kaylee Larson was it.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Showdown at the 'Dog pound
Anyone expecting a blowout at last Friday's Chiefs-Bulldogs match-up had to respect the fact that the 'Dogs gave fans their money's worth for much of the game.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson parents await board's decision, again
For the Polson parents who took legal action against the school district over the plan to restructure the two elementary schools, they're hoping tonight's meeting isn't deja vu all over again.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
What should proposed justice center look like?
When county officials and the public decide just how much to spend on a proposed justice center, they should probably take a look at those who will use it most — the county’s prison population.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Newton leads Lady Pirates past Wildkats
Opposing coaches must wonder what’s in the water in Polson, when the starting pitcher is also the team’s leading scoring threat at the plate that day.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Snake Charmers
Maidens get come-from-behind win over Copperheads
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Bison Range staff axed
The number of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees working at the Bison Range will be cut substantially in what the Service acknowledges is a cost-cutting move, but the organization says services won’t be affected that much.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates earn hard-fought wins, go 4-0
The Polson Lady Pirates capped of a remarkable week in which they went 4-0 with a 9-2 victory against Libby on Tuesday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A smashing success
Vandeberg leads team with two home runs
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ronan has tough time with Frenchtown
The Ronan Maidens continue to have one of the toughest schedules around, falling to Frenchtown last week, 12-0, as they host two more top teams this Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Fairchild is new Polson fire chief
Salary was factor in selection process
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Entertaining equations: Ronan students get a kick out of wireless math tool
Word problems.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Too hot to handle
Reserve deputy trainees get a face full of pepper spray
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
James' 3-pointer lifts Lady Pirates over Frenchtown
Call it the golden arch, if you will.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS AGO
Pirates have big week ahead of them
The Polson Pirates were able to bounce back Saturday night with a solid 50-39 win over Bigfork behind good offense from Zach Langston and Tyler Gordon, and solid defense, after a frustrating loss to Frenchtown last Thursday when they couldn't quite pull off the comeback.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS AGO
Sheriff's reserve coordinator donates a decade's pay
It's a donation that was almost a decade in the making, but one that will help the Lake County Sheriff's office for years to come.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS AGO
Commissioners to Schweitzer: 'No gas tax in gaming negotiations'
The Lake County Commissioners have asked Gov. Brian Schweitzer to take gasoline tax revenue off the table in the state's ongoing negotiations with the Tribes over gaming jurisdiction issues.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS AGO
Pirates have good showing at Hamilton tip-off
The Polson Pirates showed good offense and defense at the Hamilton tip-off tourney last weekend, going 1-1 with a win over Anaconda but a loss to Browning.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson student earns full ride to Stanford
You might call it the $160,000 application.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Lady Pirates fall in the fourth
The Polson Lady Pirates dropped a tough one to Missoula Hellgate in Tuesday night's season opener, 48-43, after leading for the first three quarters of play.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New Polson mayor sworn in
Jules Clavadetscher was sworn in as the new mayor of Polson last week, but he'll be paid a fraction of the former salary despite his promises to work a full, 40-hour work week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Gaming shutdown: Tribes disagree with governor over issue of jurisdiction
The plug was pulled on dozens of Class III gaming machines last week after the state and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes couldn't reach an agreement, as the two sides argued over whether Gov. Brian Schweitzer can even grant the Tribes the jurisdiction they desire.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Arlee parents appeal to OPI
The Arlee parents who are demanding to know what punishment two teachers received for allegedly providing alcohol to students have taken their grievance to the state Office of Public Instruction after the county superintendent ruled he didn't have jurisdiction over their requests.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
'I thank God for every day I'm alive'
Woman recuperating from wreck that almost claimed her life
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Cut for a special cause: Undersheriff, prisoners donate hair to Locks of Love
Helping cancer victims is something a lot of folks can relate to — no matter which side of the law you're on.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
House fire one of many hurdles caretaker faces
Connie Woods smiles a lot for a woman with the weight of the world on her shoulders.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Pirates host Anaconda Saturday
Defense was the name of the game last Friday night, as the Polson Pirates held Whitefish to less than a 100 yards offense, and clinched home field advantage this weekend for the first round of the playoffs.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Manager or mayor? Polson voters to pick form of government
When Polson voters go to the polls Nov. 7, more than just candidates will be at stake.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Larson takes over as Sheriff
Lucky Larson will take over as Sheriff next Monday, Oct. 16, after the county commissioners gave him the nod to fill the seat vacated by Bill Barron.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Cherry Valley teacher is a 'star'
A star is shining at Cherry Valley elementary school, and her name is Joanie Bowen.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pirates' running game downs Bigfork
The Polson Pirates are still battling injuries, but their running game got back on track last Friday night, giving them a 35-16 win over Bigfork behind 288 yards on the ground.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County on pace for record amount of vehicle fatalities
Records are being broken, but these aren't the kind people brag about.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Voters to decide search and rescue levy
Voters will have a chance to decide whether to fully fund both the Swan Valley and Lake County Search and Rescue operations on the November ballot, which, if passed, would provide a substantial amount of operating money for the two agencies.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Finley brings Kootenai culture to Glacier visitors
They come for the scenic beauty and wildlife, but for some Glacier National Park visitors, they also leave the park with a better understanding of Kootenai culture and history, too.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pirates bounce back with win over Columbia Falls
The Polson Pirates bounced back with a conference win over Columbia Falls last week, 26-6, behind a solid effort on both sides of the ball in cold, rainy conditions that tested both teams' ball-handling skills.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Barron will leave Sheriff's office early for detective job
Lake County Sheriff Bill Barron will leave his office two and a half months before his term expires in order to take a job as a detective with the Polson police department, and the county commissioners will decide who will handle the role for the rest of the year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Vikings get 28-18 win over Philipsburg
The Charlo Vikings had a strong showing on both offense and defense last Friday night as they picked up a 28-18 win over Philipsburg in the home opener to even their record to 1-1.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Polson pulls out late win over Stevi
The Polson Pirates pulled out a win in the last few minutes of the game last Friday night to get the 14-7 victory over Stevensville after the Yellowjackets were able to contain the Pirate offense for much of the second and third quarters.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pirates open with 37-6 romp
The Polson Pirates opened the season with authority with a 37-6 win over Hamilton last Friday night behind a breakout performance by Ted Morigeau, who led the team with three touchdowns.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Plaintiffs say supercenter will hurt property values
The majority of the plaintiffs in the suit against the Polson City Council say the proposed supercenter will hurt their property values due to increased traffic, noise and light pollution, and that they never expected this type of commercial development to spring up when they purchased homes in the Clearview …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fire guys, firewise
When the summer heat skyrockets, creating conditions ripe for fire season, local fire crews spend almost every day either helping to monitor and contain active fires or on standby, ready to pounce at that next call that comes in.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Golf teams start season Friday in Ronan
Polson girls look to defend title
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pirates set sights on playoff berth again
The Polson football squad has 13 returning starters, and a host of all-conference talent returning, as the team looks to make a run for the playoffs again in the new 7-team conference.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Supercenter opponents sue Polson city council
A group of opponents to the Wal-Mart supercenter filed suit recently in district court against the Polson City Council, asking that the council's decision to grant a zoning change be overturned because the council abused its authority, the suit claims.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lightning keeps fire crews busy
Rain brings welcome relief, but it comes with a price.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Tip leads to 100 lbs. of pot
A tip from a local citizen helped lead to the seizure of 100 pounds of marijuana last week in one of the largest busts ever in the county.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Man charged with killing his mother
A Polson man is charged with deliberate homicide in the murder of his mother, whose body was discovered in her apartment Saturday afternoon.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
12U Purple Wave takes fourth at nationals
The 12U Polson Purple Wave returned home last weekend, ready for a few weeks off before school starts, after taking fourth at the NFPSA summer national tourney near Portland.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Hoopfest draws more than 300 participants
They came in droves to the annual 3-on-3 classic, and with the exception of a few bad apples, everything seemed to go smoothly as Hoopfest organizers wrapped up another weekend which featured hundreds of basketball players of all ages.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Suspects charged in fatal Ronan hit-and-run
Two suspects made initial court appearances Monday afternoon in the fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of Jami Sherman last month, after two anonymous callers provided tips to the Lake County Sheriff's office that led to the arrests.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
12U Purple Wave do well at regionals
The 12U Purple Wave took fourth at the regional tourney in Spokane last weekend, and will travel to the summer national tourney in Portland this week to wrap up the season.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Mariners take second, head to state
The Mission Valley Mariners had a roller coaster district tourney, taking second place to the Bitterroot Bucs, and will head to state in Billings this week for the first time in four years.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Double shooting in Mission ends in suicide
Two women are hospitalized after apparently being shot by a family member early Sunday morning in St. Ignatius before the man turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Mariners set record for wins, start districts today
The Mission Valley Mariners will start district tourney action today, Thursday, after finishing the regular season with a record-setting 47 wins, one more than the prior mark.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
10U Purple Lakers take state ASA title
They were down, but they were never out.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
12U Purple Wave takes second at state tourney
The 12U Polson Purple Wave took second at the state ASA softball tourney in Missoula Sunday, finishing with an impressive 26-5 record as they prepare for a regional tourney this weekend.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Hendrickson wins Arlee, Drummond bull riding events
Arlee's Levi Hendrickson did his hometown proud by winning the bull riding competition Saturday night by five points at the Arlee rodeo, and then followed it up with a win the next night in Drummond, as the only cowboy to go the distance that night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Wal-Mart gets green light on supercenter
Despite a heavy turnout of folks who spoke against the proposed Wal-Mart supercenter, the Polson city council voted to annex the property into city limits and rezone the area for commercial use at a meeting last Thursday, June 29.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Polson officials gear up for Wal-Mart hearing
It all comes down to next week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Motorcyclist OK after hitting, killing black bear
Gary Westfall drove a motorcycle 2,900 miles across the U.S. last week without incident, but it was the last 60 miles of his journey that could have been disastrous.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff's race should be most hotly contested
In what will probably be the most-watched contest in the June 6 primaries, two candidates are vying for the Lake County Sheriff's office, as incumbent Sheriff Bill Barron touts his years of experience and leadership, while his challenger, Sgt. Lucky Larson, is running on the platform that he has stronger …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Orchard takes second, Dykstra third in state tennis
It was stiff competition at last week's state tennis tourney, as the Polson girls and boys teams played host to some tough teams from around the state. Jen Orchard brought home a second place finish and Andy Dykstra took third in singles action last week in Polson
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
For mothers of homicide victims, trial brought pain, closure
It's something no mother should have to go through — seeing pictures of her murdered child's mutilated body — especially not four days before Mother's Day.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Wal-Mart manager: 'We're moving ahead'
Wal-Mart officials are still moving forward with their plans to build a supercenter, but will come up with different store designs to address the concerns outlined by the city/county planning board and residents at last week's meeting, the store manager said.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Charlo track teams run away with District 14C titles
The Charlo track teams blew away the competition at last week's District 14C meet, taking both titles with easy wins over Noxon and the other three teams.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Searchers find pilot's body in Flathead Lake
After 46 years, a Marine Corps pilot's remains — and his reputation — will be recovered from Flathead Lake after a search effort led to the discovery of his final resting place last Friday afternoon.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Charlo teams shine at county meet
The Charlo Lady Vikings turned one or two Class A schools on their heads last week with a first place finish at the county meet in Polson, while the boys finished a respectable third out of a field of five.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates suffer first loss of the season
The Polson Lady Pirates suffered their first loss of the season after falling to Frenchtown, 7-4, Saturday but went 3-1 on the week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Maidens faced tough teams, tougher schedule
Their schedule is tough, and it's not getting any easier.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Supercenter foes take heart in Ravalli legislation
It's not Polson, but opponents of the proposed Wal-Mart supercenter were heartened by the anti-box store legislation passed by Ravalli County commissioners earlier this month that would limit store sizes to those less than 60,000 square feet.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Trustees hope mail-in works
You could say Polson school district trustees are going for the trifecta.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Maidens come from behind in last at-bat
It's not often you see the words "game-winning bunt" but that's what happened Tuesday afternoon after Ronan Maiden Kelsey Clairmont scored two runs on a two-out bunt up the first base line to give her team the win, after they trailed by two going into their last at-bat.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates look strong in 12-2 win over Libby
Whatever resentment the Polson Lady Pirates must have felt toward Libby for ruining their bid for another state title during last year's tourney was probably exorcised last week, as Polson won handily 12-2 in their home opener.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Polson boys track takes the lead, girls finish second
Polson boys track athletes broke the 100 point mark to claim the top spot at the Bigfork Invite last Saturday, while the girls came in a solid second with 94 points, right behind Ronan with 124.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Polson tennis teams look strong in season opener
Both Polson boys and girls tennis teams came out on top last Saturday against Bigfork with the boys getting a narrow 4-3 win and girls blanking the Lady Vals 7-0. Both teams then beat Stevi 3-0 later that before rain halted the matches.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ronan tennis teams start play Thursday
The Ronan tennis squads are a mixed bag this year, with the boys having a lot of seniors while the girls are younger and looking to fill the void left by their number one and two players last year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Junior class will lead Lady Pirates this year
Most of their all-state talent graduated last year, but the Polson Lady Pirates have a host of juniors and freshmen to fall back on this year that should fill the void nicely.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Polson city council extends stay on annexation
The Polson city council voted to extend the original 60-day stay on annexation it approved earlier this year, reflecting some councilmen's concerns about water availability and growth issues, despite several recent engineering reports that have said the city's water supply is OK.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Maidens have good frosh, sophomore turnout
The Ronan Maidens have a host of young talent coming out for the softball team this year, eager to fill the shoes left by six seniors who graduated last year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
School employee fights reprimand over Wal-Mart e-mail
Is the issue over the proposed Wal-Mart supercenter a "political" one?
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lady Vikings faced stiff competition at state
The Charlo Lady Vikings' bid for a state championship came to a halt last weekend after running into stiff competition, but the team finished with a fantastic 23-3 record for the year, and the divisional title.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates run into tough defense at state
The Polson Lady Pirates ran up against something they hadn't faced for most of the year - quality defense - and ended up going two-and-out at the state tourney, a frustrating end to a great season, but one that will be remembered as one of the best in recent memory.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Alcohol involved in fatal Ronan wreck
Two men are dead after a vehicle rollover outside of Ronan last weekend, and alcohol was a factor, according to toxicology results from the state crime lab in Missoula.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Polson fire chief gets show of support
Polson Fire Chief Tom Maloney received a strong show of support at last week's city council meeting after a city councilman suggested that he should be put on a six-month probationary period instead of being reappointed outright.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Mission teacher keeps job after students protest
St. Ignatius High School teacher Tim Biggs returned to work Tuesday morning, elated, after the school board voted 3-2 not to terminate him, following an outpouring of support from students and faculty all day Monday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Prisoners have varied experiences in different jails
Editor's note: Three prisoners who were in my medium-security cellblock agreed to sit down with me after my 24 hours in jail. They were Brian Johnston, Cory Minez and Vincent Gladue. They agreed to the use of their names and photos for this article.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Charlo earns district title with big win over Drummond
The Charlo Lady Vikings captured the district title by beating undefeated Drummond Saturday night, 28-19, after Ma'Rya Hungerford hit a game-winning free throw with 4.9 seconds left in Friday night's game against Noxon to send the team to the championship.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Colton Woods helped lead the team with 19 points.
Pirates hand Columbia Falls their first conference loss
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Vikings topple unbeaten Alberton but lose close one to Arlee
The Charlo Vikings came oh-so-close to winning four games in five days, but lost 52-49 to Arlee Tuesday night after beating top-ranked Alberton the night before.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wal-Mart officials say public largely in favor of supercenter
Wal-Mart officials say the results of a survey they sent out in late November are in, and that about two-thirds of respondents are in favor of the proposed supercenter, while a group opposed to expanding the current store has stepped up its efforts to galvanize the public.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson issues 60-day water 'stay'
The Polson city council unanimously approved a 60-day water moratorium at last week's meeting, meaning they won't approve any new requests for annexation during that time, after council members said they wanted some time to review the city's upcoming growth policy and related issues over the next two months.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lady Vikings get big wins over Mission, Noxon
The Lady Vikings are moving on up in the District 13/14 C standings after two more decisive wins this week over Mission last Thursday and Noxon on Saturday, and a big win at St. Regis Tuesday night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Charlo Vikings upset Mission, face Noxon Saturday
The Charlo Vikings avenged an ugly loss to Mission last month by handing the Bulldogs their second loss of the week — and year — in a 64-56 win Tuesday night behind a 20-for-21 performance from the free throw line and a career-high, 28-point game from post player Brandon Rollins.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Lady Pirates' win streak ends
Well, it was fun while it lasted.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Driver in fatal crash has history of diabetes-related accidents
A St. Ignatius man who hit a Polson couple head-on last month, ultimately killing the driver, has a history of diabetes-related accidents and reckless driving complaints spanning several years, including a 911 call that occurred just seconds before the Dec. 3 accident, according to county dispatch logs and police records.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Good Samaritans
It was a tragedy in the making, but out of it, a Polson woman who was widowed after a serious car accident discovered that Lake County residents are always willing to help, after an Arlee man helped pull her and her husband from a burning vehicle, a Ronan volunteer firefighter …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Vikings go 1-1, get win over Arlee
The Charlo Vikings went 1-1 on the week, getting a close win over Arlee last Thursday before dropping one to a tough, undefeated Alberton team.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Polson trustees consider climbing wall for middle school
If you hear that the students are climbing the walls at Polson Middle School, don't worry — it's not out of frustration.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Lady Pirates look solid early on
The Polson Lady Pirates looked solid last weekend, going 2-0 at the Tip-Off tourney to open up the season, but will face some stiff conference action this weekend.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Lady Vikings win two, but drop heartbreaker to Mission
The Charlo Lady Vikings are off to a solid start, notching two wins over Lincoln and Victor last weekend after losing a close one, 29-27, to Mission Tuesday night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County commissioner pleads not guilty in DUI charge
Lake County Commissioner Mike Hutchin pled not guilty to DUI charges on Monday following his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving Saturday night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson students, staff rally around school secretary
Polson Middle School students and staff have spent much of the past week raising money to help school secretary Peggy Kayser, who was severely injured in a automobile accident on Dec. 3.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pirates are top 'A' school at Invitational
The Polson Pirate wrestling squad picked up where they left off last year, as six Pirates finished in the championship bracket at the Polson Invitational last Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pirates kick off wrestling season with Polson Invite
The Polson Pirates will kick off their wrestling season this week with the annual Polson Invitational, as the team looks to regroup and fill the void left by four grapplers who placed at state and graduated last year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Wal-Mart sends out survey to get community feedback
If you have an opinion on Wal-Mart's proposed supercenter, now's the time to speak up.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pirates' football season ends 46 seconds too soon
The Polson Pirates' bid for another shot at a semifinal playoff game came up a few seconds short, as Belgrade scored the go-ahead touchdown with 46 seconds left in the game to take a 21-14 win in Saturday's game.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Homicide suspect pleads not guilty; trial could begin soon
Homicide suspect Jeremiah Chalwin "JC" Green pled not guilty to amended charges of deliberate homicide by accountability last week in district court, and the issue of evidence that is hearsay will be a large factor in the state's case against Green.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Woman emerges confidently from abusive relationship
Rhonda Wright has the self-assured manner of a woman who is confident about her future, her family and her life — no small feat for a woman whose husband used to beat her on the head with the butt of a loaded .30-06 rifle.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Homicide suspect pleads not guilty; could begin soon
Homicide suspect Jeremiah Chalwin "JC" Green pled not guilty to amended charges of deliberate homicide by accountability last week in district court, and the issue of evidence that is hearsay will be a large factor in the state's case against Green.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Growth biggest issue in Polson races
The race for Polson's city council Ward 1 seat is the only one with two candidates vying for it, and they both have long-term ties to the community.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Polson officials ponder Wal-Mart economic impact study
The biggest question on everyone's mind regarding the proposed Super Wal-Mart store is just what the store's economic impact on the city — and its local businesses — might be, but just who will pay to evaluate that issue remains up in the air.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pirates clinch conference title
The Polson Pirates clinched the conference title last Friday night with a big win over Whitefish, and the team will have a first-round bye in the playoffs as it looks to continue its 10-game conference win streak that started at the end of the 2003 season.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates dominate, capture state golf title
The Polson Lady Pirates golf team put last year's demons to rest by taking the state Class A golf championship in dominant fashion last Friday afternoon, led by an all-senior lineup that included individual state runner-up Jenn Orchard, Kristine Samsel, Sami Beaver, Whitney Pitts and Stephanie Rowold. It was Polson's …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
All four golf teams head to state; starts today
Whether or not home field advantage is beneficial in golf is debatable, but all four of the county's golf teams will head to the state tourney in Whitefish this week after qualifying at the divisional tourney in Polson last Thursday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Polson teachers picket again, negotiations continue
Dozens of Polson teachers staged what a union representative called an "informational picket" to draw attention to the fact that they still don't have a signed contract prior to a 7 p.m. bargaining session with the school board Tuesday night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Ronan, Polson golf teams start divisionals Thursday
Technically, it all starts today.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff's deputy faces assault charge
A Lake County Sheriff's deputy is facing a partner or family member assault charge in Dillon City Court, a misdemeanor, although his attorney filed a motion to have the charge dismissed on Wednesday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Polson teachers union, board to meet with mediator
POLSON — After almost three dozen meetings between the two parties over the past two years, representatives from the Polson teachers union and school board will meet with a mediator next week in an effort to come to terms on a contract that would resolve pay and contract issues for …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Charlo loses to top-ranked Drummond
The Charlo Vikings took a tough 50-2 bruising last Friday night by Drummond, the two-time defending state champs, but will look to bounce back this Friday against Alberton as the team still looks good in the conference with a 2-1 record.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Polson girls golf finishes atop Missoula Invitational
The Polson girls golf squad continued its strong showing, finishing in first place out of eight teams at last weekend's Missoula Invitational, as the team heads into the last week of the regular season before hosting divisionals, which starts next Thursday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Rick Jore's request for exemption denied
Rick Jore's request to have property exempted from seizure to pay legal fees owed in the House District 12 race was denied Monday morning in district court, although what additional action the attorney to whom he owes the money might take is unclear.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pirates face first big test Friday in Frenchtown
The Polson Pirates jumped out to 2-0 on the season after a 35-17 win over Corvallis, but will face their first stiff competition this Friday when they travel to Frenchtown.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
High school rodeo team to play host in Ronan Saturday
They've strutted their stuff around the state, and now they'll get the chance to do so in front of the hometown crowd, as the Mission Valley High School rodeo team hosts its fall rodeo in Ronan this Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Attorney begins collection activity against Jore for legal fees
The attorney who represented Anita Big Spring in the lawsuit over the disputed House District 12 seat has initiated collection activity against Rick Jore, seizing all the money in his bank accounts, but Jore will have an opportunity to contest further action at a court hearing Monday morning.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Charlo Lady Vikings open volleyball season going 2-1
The Charlo Lady Vikings opened up the season taking down Drummond in three games, 25-16, 25-20 and 25-22 Friday, before picking up one win and a loss on Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates look strong early
POLSON — They're looking strong out of the gate.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bail denied for homicide suspect, but witness might not cooperate
POLSON — More details of the murders of Gerald Sirucek and Catherine Madplume emerged at a hearing in district court last week, and bail was denied for one of the men accused of having a role in their murders as the county attorney's office attempted to adjust the charges he's …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County school districts post good 'No Child' results
When students around the county return to school this month they might notice a little extra spring in administrators' steps.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bank robbery suspects nabbed within an hour
It took two bank robbery suspects a little more than two minutes to make off with about $17,000 in cash, and it took local law enforcement agencies 50 minutes to track them down and arrest them.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Thousands converge for successful 13th annual Hoopfest
Last weekend's Hoopfest saw minimal alcohol-related violations and was organized and conducted in a relatively safe manner, according to a memo sent from Polson police chief Doug Chase to Polson city council members earlier this week, in which he commended KERR radio officials and local businesses for their help in …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Local man donates kidney to stranger
Jim Seals returned home to Polson last week a hero after doing something that less than 300 people in the U.S. have ever done — he donated a kidney to a complete and total stranger.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Polson teachers retire, contract talks continue
Two Polson teachers whose retirement status was in limbo last month will be able to retire with full benefits, although the overall negotiations between the district and the teacher's union are still ongoing.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Investigators looking into St. Ignatius murder, arson
An investigative team is looking into the arson fire that occurred early last Thursday morning in which the body of a St. Ignatius man was found, the victim of an apparent homicide.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Homicide suspect gets plea bargain
A former homicide suspect has agreed to plead guilty to evidence tampering in exchange for testifying against the two other suspects in the murders of Gerald Sirucek and Catherine Madplume in a deal that could have him face no future jail time.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
St. Ignatius Middle School staff gets $25,000
Teachers and staff at St. Ignatius Middle School recently split a $25,000 award after the school was recognized by the state's Office of Public Instruction for significantly increasing student academic achievement over the 2003-2004 school year — one of only three schools statewide to be recognized for such an achievement.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Arlee man killed in Hamilton fireworks explosion
HAMILTON—The Fourth of July weekend ended tragically for a 22-year-old Arlee man who was killed when a fireworks shell exploded while he was cleaning the launcher it was in following the fireworks show Monday night at the Ravalli County fairgrounds in Hamilton.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Teachers take to the streets in protest on Monday
About three dozen teachers from the Polson School District picketed the school administration building Monday afternoon to protest the lack of a contract between the teachers' union and the school district after contract negotiations broke down again last month, the 19th meeting between the two groups in the past year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Jore says he'll ignore Supreme Court order to pay legal fees
Despite a decision by the state Supreme Court ordering him to do so, House District 12 candidate Rick Jore says he will refuse to pay the legal costs associated with the trial that ultimately gave the House District 12 seat to Jeanne Windham last winter.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Ride-alongs give inside look into deputies' work lives
Editor's note: This is the last story in our nine-part series on the Sheriff's
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Driver unknown in boy's death
A 14-year-old Polson boy died in a vehicle crash Saturday night, and law enforcement officials are still trying to determine who was driving the vehicle.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates have three state track champs
The Lady Pirates had a good showing at last week's state track meet, with three girls taking home state titles, while the boys had one placer and several sixth-place finishes to round out the season.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Polson's season comes up one run short
The Polson Lady Pirates' potential storybook season came to a heartbreaking end on Friday, as the girls suffered a one-run loss to Libby when the Lady Loggers overcame a 4-0 deficit to win in their last at-bat, handing Polson its second loss of the state tourney.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Ronan Marine awarded Purple Heart last week
A Marine from Ronan was awarded one of the military's highest honors last week, the Purple Heart, for an injury he received while defusing a bomb in Iraq last January.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Idaho couple helps drowning victims' families recover
FLATHEAD LAKE — You might say Gene and Sandy Ralston are in the recovery business.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Polson track teams have personal bests at Archie Roe
The Polson track teams had a few quality showings at last weekend's Archie Roe meet in Kalispell, but will turn their attention to playing host again for ABC meet this weekend that promises to have plenty of great match-ups.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mariners knock off Eureka, 15-6, in home opener
POLSON — The Mission Valley Mariners played a double header against Eureka and the Bitterroot Bucs last Saturday. Mission jumped out early against Eureka and finished them off 15-6, but let the Bucs get the best of them, losing 9-6.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Live-fire session stresses gun safety
Editor's note: This is part six of a nine-part series.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Legislature gives school districts some breathing room
It's not a lot, but it will do.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Pablo man drowns in Flathead Lake
The search for a Pablo man in Flathead Lake was officially halted Monday night and search and rescue crews will now turn their attention to trying to recover the body after he drowned Saturday evening during a brief storm.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Couture raises the bar at Tribal police
Editor's note: The following two Citizen's Academy stories are part five of a nine-part series.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Polson boys still undefeated, girls fall to Bulldogs
The Polson boys tennis team continues its undefeated season, beating Libby and Whitefish last week, while the girls dropped a tough one to the top-ranked Whitefish Bulldogs after topping Libby earlier.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates' winning streak continues
The Lady Pirates softball team continued their reign over teams throughout Western Montana, picking up wins over Hamilton, Corvallis and Browning this past week in dominant fashion behind a perfect game from Dylen Zetterberg and timely hitting, including a home run from Keely Torgison.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Local teacher is tops in the state with Presidential award
You don't have to be very good at math to know that $10,000 is pretty good money, but that's how much Cherry Valley elementary teacher Julie Duford will receive after she was picked as one of the best math teachers in the state last week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Judges hold court on county's judicial system
Editor's note: This is part four of a nine-part series.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Polson track teams take fourth in Bigfork
The Polson track teams turned the corner into the regular season last week, finishing fourth at the Bigfork Invitational as the team gears up to head to Missoula Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Citizens get inside peek at Smith murder trial
It was one of the most prominent criminal cases in Lake County in 2004, and it was five years in the making.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates look strong in season opener
The Lady Pirates came screaming out of the chutes into the 2005 softball season with a 23-0 win over Ronan last Saturday behind timely hitting and a good pitching performance from sophomore Dylen Zetterberg.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Williams butts heads with Polson city council, again
The Polson City Council meetings continued their contentious tone as resident Bob Williams again squared off with council members and the mayor for the second meeting in a row.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Citizen's Academy provides inside look into Sheriff's office
Editor's note: This is the first story in a nine-part series. We will be profiling each of the eight classes and live-fire instruction offered by the Citizen's Academy as students progress through the class.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
School districts look to Helena for help with funding
As Legislators returned to Helena earlier this week following Easter break, they will confront several education-related bills in the last few weeks of the legislative session, some of which could have a significant impact on school budgets around the county.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff's deputy fired
A Lake County Sheriff's deputy and school resource officer was fired last week and state investigators are looking into potential criminal charges amid allegations that he violated Ronan School District and Lake County employee policies.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State proves tough for Lady Pirates
HAMILTON — The Lady Pirates returned to town last week a little dejected after going two-and-out at the state basketball tourney, but were heartened by the fact that the team did better than anyone expected them to after finishing atop the divisional bracket.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Polson man killed in car crash
ARLEE — A three-vehicle accident outside of Arlee claimed the lives of two people Monday afternoon, including Polson resident Marlin Brackney, and alcohol was a factor, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates take divisional title, head to state
RONAN — All aboard the P-train. Next stop — Hamilton.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
25 lbs. of pot seized
POLSON — Local law enforcement officials seized 25 pounds of marijuana in early February after receiving a tip from a confidential informant, and the suspects in the case pled not guilty last week to felony charges of possession with intent to distribute.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
KwataqNuk official outlines expansion plans
POLSON — Officials at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort outlined their plans for expansion this week, which will include a 5,400 square foot casino and two-tiered sports bar, revamped restaurant and hopes that the project will benefit the surrounding community.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Homicide suspects plead not guilty in district court
The three men charged in the deaths of two people appeared in district court last week and pled not guilty as more than two dozen members of the victims' families looked on.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bison Range employees at career crossroads
Six Bison Range employees face four different career choices in anticipation of a March 15 implementation date of the Annual Funding Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Seven Pirates help team to sixth
BILLINGS — It wasn't as good as some had hoped, but the Polson Pirates finished sixth and placed seven grapplers at the state wrestling tourney in Billings last weekend, including a first-ever state title for senior Kevin Owen.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Pirates get big win over Ronan
The Polson Pirates continue to gather big momentum, beating Ronan 62-56 on Tuesday night — their third conference win in five days — as divisional tourney time approaches.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Two slain, three charged with homicide
Three men have been charged with deliberate homicide after law enforcement officials found two bodies at a residence south of Ronan last Thursday, Feb. 3, and robbery appears to be the motive.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Two Mission Valley families get the chance to chat with the President
GREAT FALLS—The nation's eyes were on President Bush last Thursday when he stopped in Great Falls, and a few Mission Valley families got to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - a chat with the President.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson sends 11 to state tourney
POLSON — The Polson Pirates will send 11 grapplers to the state tourney in Billings this weekend, after placing third in last week's divisional tourney.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Soldier's bear highlights Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet
POLSON — Army National Guard Sgt. Dennis Delano couldn't be at last Saturday's Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet, but in many ways, he was there in spirit.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates top Lady Bulldogs
POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates bounced back on their feet with a solid win over the Whitefish Bulldogs last Thursday, 42-40, led by Kara Huyser's and Kari Mowbray's offensive and rebounding efforts.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wellhead protection plan passes
POLSON — City council members approved a wellhead protection plan Tuesday night, capping a comment period in which some residents expressed concern that the plan reduced protection of the city's water supply instead of providing more.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Water-rights meetings prove to be contentious
POLSON — Last week's water-rights meeting had all the elements one has come to expect in this issue — unsure Realtors, skeptical ranchers, angry property-rights proponents — and two state and one Tribal representative in the middle of it all, trying to address the myriad of questions and concerns surrounding …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Pirates top 'A' school at Rocky Mountain Classic
The Polson Pirates wrestling squad returned home rather victorious after last weekend's Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic, in which the team finished tied for third out of 21 schools, and beating out a number of AA schools in and out of state.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Community raises $4,500 for tsunami victims
POLSON — Hundreds of folks turned out to raise money for tsunami victims at the Lake City Bakery and Eatery last Saturday evening, generating almost $4,500 on behalf of victims from last month's tragedy.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Lady Pirates drop Vals but have trouble with 'Dogs
POLSON - The Lady Pirates held off a surging Bigfork team last Thursday to get the 49-46 win, but didn't have enough gas in the tank to beat Whitefish, going 1-1 in conference play for the week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Booze fuels county's vehicle crash rate
When it comes to drinking and driving, Montana is one of the worst states in the country, and Lake County drivers aren't doing much to help that.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Water-rights meeting raises more questions than answers
POLSON — Residents who turned out for last Thursday's public hearing on the draft preliminary groundwater use agreement between the state and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes got some good information as to the intent of the agreement, but most folks said afterward it raised more questions than answers.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Lloyd family seeing green this time of year
RONAN — Few things symbolize Christmas as much as a Christmas tree, and one Ronan family is responsible for putting some Yuletide spirit into thousands of homes throughout the Northwest every year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Group takes legal action to stop density map, zoning regs
POLSON - A group of local land owners has temporarily halted the approval process of the county's proposed density map and related zoning regulations, and the county planning board must show cause in district court Dec. 17 why the approval process should be allowed to continue.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Residents complain of conflict of interest
POLSON - Monday night's city council meeting turned contentious when some residents complained of perceived conflicts of interest by Polson mayor Randy Ingram and councilman Mike Maddy, and asked that a code of conduct be established to guide future council operations.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Boys' lawsuit causes rift in Ronan
The formal legal battle has barely begun, but the lawsuit is already being played out in and around Ronan in the court of public opinion.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Prev
Next