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Ronan council discusses service rooster and subdivision
Ronan resident Kandi Holt approached the Ronan City Council last Wednesday regarding support for her “support roos…
Men sentenced for attempted jailbreak
Two Lake County men recently appeared in District Court in Polson for sentencing on an attempted jail escape that injured a detention officer.
Winter Kissed Farm extends CSA deliveries to Mission Valley
Farmers at Winter Kissed Farm in the Bitterroot Valley are extending their weekly Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) deliveries to include Polson and Kalispell.
St. Luke Healthcare recognized for improvement in postpartum care
St. Luke Community Healthcare was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network’s Quality Improvement Award for their efforts to increase attendance rates for postpartum visits.
Polson Seniors: Free banana splits for new, renewing members
Our new and renewing membership campaign is gearing up for the third week in September and promises free banana splits for new or renewed members. Thirty years ago, our dues were $15. They still are.
Ronan School District tries something new – affordable teacher housing
“In the past couple of years, we have lost teachers due to not being able to find affordable housing,” said Ronan Superintendent Mark Johnston. The district's …
Correction
In a story titled “Ronan City Council delves into Pioneer Days/MREC lease” that appeared on page 1 of last week’s Leader (Sept. 5), Corey Kamarainen was incorrectly referred to as the "owner of the Second Chance Sa…
Reunion to honor Ronan's 1974 State Champs
The Ronan Chiefs State Championship football team from 1974 will gather once again Sept 20-21 for their 50th reunion.
Community mourns death of Ed Loder
The community of Ronan is reeling from the loss of Ed Loder, 67, who was allegedly murdered Saturday, Aug. 31, as he walked along the bike trail near his home …
Polson firefighters quench fire at Pure West
The City of Polson Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire last Thursday morning near the intersection of Hwy. 93 and 4th Ave. E., at Pur…
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Homicide suspect arrested; body of Ronan man recovered
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that officers have arrested a suspect in the alleged homicide of Ronan resident Ed Loder. The 70-year-old sus…
SAFE Harbor seeks Community Hero nominations
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, SAFE Harbor is seeking nominations from the community for Community Heroes – those who have stepped forward to help break the cycle of violen…
Commissioners seek input on fairgrounds improvements
The Lake County Commissioners are seeking public input on a proposed grant that would complete renovation of buildings at the Ronan Fairgrounds.
FWP Upland Bird Council to meet at Ninepipes
The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Council will meet Sept. 9-10 at Ninepipes Lodge, east of Charlo to review program activities and tour habitat projects in the Ninepipe area.
Applications sought for Chief Water Court Judge
The Montana Judicial Branch is applications through Sept. 30 for the Chief Water Court Judge. Current Chief Water Court Judge Russ McElyea, who has served the Water Court since 2012, is retiring at the end 2024.