Softball fields conundrum headed for a solution
Ronan Pablo Youth Softball League and Mission Valley Thunder officers and parents crowded Ronan City Hall, and softball was the main topic at the Ronan City Council meeting on April 23. At issue were the Ronan Softball Fields and a draft agreement for management of the fields.
Ronan Softball splits four-game stretch, moves to 7-5 on season
The Ronan Maidens softball team came away with a pair of wins and a pair of close losses during a busy weekend of action, improving to 7-5 on the season. Ronan’s bats were alive throughout the four-game stretch, as the team combined for 41 runs and 49 hits.
Message to "Get-a-Job"
On Saturday, April 26, I participated in a ‘We the People Rally’ at the intersection of Highway 35 and 93 in Polson. There were about 45 of us with signs and drummers.
Ronan and Charlo pick up wins at Big Sky Quad Track Meet
Athletes from Ronan and Charlo put together a strong showing Friday at the Big Sky Quad meet in Missoula, collecting multiple top-three finishes in both boys and girls events.
Barbara Stark Klammer, 79
Barbara Stark Klammer was born to Charles "Max" and Charlotte Stark on Jan. 22, 1946 in St. Ignatius, Mont. She was the third of 10 Stark children.
Spring concerts promise promise "music in our hearts"
Mission Valley Choral Society’s “Music in Our Hearts” Spring Concert Weekend, is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the St. Ignatius Mission and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11, in Polson at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Polson Seniors: Programs under scrutiny
The continued funding of these senior programs is under scrutiny for reduction and/or abolition. MSNBC has reported on the President Trump’s plan to dismantle the Meals on Wheels nutrition program for Seniors. Contact your state and federal elected officials.
Dana pleads guilty to officer assault, indecent exposure
Codie James Dana, 34, entered a plea of guilty in District Court in Polson April 24 to felony charges of indecent exposure (third offense-felony), assault on a peace or judicial officer and two counts criminal endangerment.
Legals for May, 1 2025
Robyn Bishop: A lifetime learner
In the popular book “Fahrenheit 451” fire and books are sort of enemies to each other; however, it’s these two elements that make up a major part of the life of Polson High teacher and volunteer firefighter Robyn Bishop.
Ronan man accused of "one-man crime wave"
A Ronan man is accused of stealing an ATV that was parked in front of a Polson residence, and fleeing to Ronan.
Packing, Camping
Mules Lucy, Sadie, and Suzy, and Charlie, a horse, were all tied to the fence at Hobbyhorse Place, north of Polson, waiting for something to do on Saturday morning. That “something” was about twenty youth coming to a mule packing, camping, back country event put on by the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen.
Polson Tennis wraps busy week with strong showings against conference rivals
Polson High School’s tennis teams powered through a packed week of competition, racking up a string of victories in both boys and girls' action, highlighted by dominant performances over Ronan and close battles against Columbia Falls, Corvallis, and Hamilton.
Hamilton shuts out MAC Baseball in St. Ignatius
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo (MAC) baseball team struggled to get its offense going against Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon, falling 8-0.
Becky and Gary Dupuis take on CinemaCon
You might expect the big names like AMC, Regal, and Cinemark to dominate the week. While those companies were all in attendance the Mission Valley was well represented by our very own Becky and Gary Dupuis.
President ignoring Constitution and courts
America has a rich tradition of Welcoming the Stranger and profiting from the energy, new ideas and innovations of immigrants. Our official backtracking on this has more to do with populist politics than any possible benefit to our country.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Mother's Day bake sale coming soon
Beautiful day today! Enjoy the sunshine!
Ronan Baseball Drops Three Straight
The Ronan Chiefs baseball team battled through a tough week on the road, dropping three games to Sentinel, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls to fall to 5-6 on the season.
MAC Softball pulls past Eureka, Troy in big week
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo (MAC) softball team continued its impressive season with a dominant three-game stretch last week, picking up two wins over Eureka and holding off Troy in a high-scoring contest. The victories improved MAC’s record to 11-2 overall.
Ronan Seniors: Center renting available for events
The Senior Center is available for renting for your events. Call us if you are having an event and need a location to have it!
