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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…
Stringfever launches Montana tour with Ronan concert
Stringfever kicks off an eight-town tour of Montana with a concert at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. The show is part of the Mission Vall…
Flathead Basin dam managers defend management decisions
Dam managers in Northwest Montana reiterated in a public presentation last Thursday that reservoir operations during drought years require a delicate balance o…
Mission Valley Calendar
Your events guide to the Mission Valley
Ronan dressed up in green for St. Patrick's Day
A profusion of green sprouted along Main Street in Ronan Saturday afternoon as spectators and parade participants alike paid homage to St. Patrick – the patron…
Dayton teacher brings extra tools to classroom
“It’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday that’s why we’re dressed like crazy people today – it’s Wacky Wednesday,” Cheryl Muri said.
Judge Christopher announces resignation
In a letter dated March 15, District Court Judge Kim Christopher informed Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath that she is officially stepping down from he…
MREC: Still no resolution in sight for Ronan parcel
Lake County Commissioners met with Ronan Pioneer Days representatives Kim Aipperspach and Mike Bartel Monday afternoon to discuss the future of the Mission Ran…
View from the Library: Closure planned March 22-25
So much has been happening the past few months for the North Lake County Library, and we are so excited to be reopened in our newly renovated space. We are sti…
SKC grad pursues doctorate in toxicology at UM
While growing up in Arlee, Niche’ Brown remembers summers when wildfire smoke filled the Mission Valley. Wildfire smoke is often a regular part of life in west…
People in Education
MSU lists recent Lake County graduates; University of Tampa and Upper Iowa University list local scholars.
Box sentenced for car theft, bail jumping
A Polson man admitted to stealing a car and skipping court. Charlie Corbin Box, 20, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court March 6 to felony theft a…
Polson woman admits to pointing gun at spouse
A Polson woman, accused of pointing a gun at her husband, will avoid more jail time. Elizabeth Simone Richard, 36, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District …
Kalispell man enters Alford plea to indecent exposure
The trial for a Kalispell man accused of exposing himself to a minor has been avoided after Cole Michael Jacob, 33, entered an Alford plea in Polson District C…
Polson Seniors: Beware the Ides of March
Julius Caesar was warned to beware the Ides of March (15th). He went to the Senate anyway and was assassinated. I will beware the Ides of April (15th) tax-due day.
Ronan Seniors: Corned beef and cabbage served Friday
The Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan celebrates St. Patrick’s Day March 15 with corned beef and cabbage. Other upcoming meals include spaghetti, March 18 and hash-brown casserole, March 20.