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Patricia Binger
Patricia Sue Binger of Big Arm was born in Long Beach, Calif., on Oct. 1, 1944, to Margaret and Hiram Hovick. On Feb. 27, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones, cancer defeated Pat’s body, but her soul is with Our Savior. A Celebration of Life will be held 9:30-11 a.m. May 10, 2025, at the Boy & Girls Club in Polson, with a short program at 10 a.m. Please wear fun attire – she wants it to be a party!!
Dennis Joe (Denny) LaBonty, 76
Dennis (aka “Denny”) Joe LaBonty, Ph.D., passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and loved ones on May 3, 2025, at his home in Polson. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson with a reception to follow at 1 p.m. at the Polson Bay Golf Course Bunkers Bar & Grill clubhouse.
Legals for May, 1 2025
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.
Hazel Miller, 98
Hazel Belle Miller, age 98 of Polson, peacefully passed away April 27, 2025, while residing at St. Luke’s Extended Care in Ronan.
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.
Heeding the message of "The People's Pope"
We just lost a powerful leader, “The People’s Pope.” His power stemmed from his connection to all people; religious or not, black or white, poor or wealthy. Tenderness was his strength.
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.
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.
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.
Cowboy Ball’s big tent brings big fun to Polson
Sunshine and blue skies welcomed guests to the 33rd Annual Cowboy Ball at the Polson Fairgrounds on April 25. Evening dress was boots, hats, and lots of turquoise.
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.
Hall released, then arrested again
Dalton Daniel Hall, 26, pled guilty to felony strangulation of a partner or family member during an earlier court appearance.
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.
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.
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.
Cherries growers hopeful for big crop after total loss in 2024
The rows of cherry trees at Buena Vista Orchard in Bigfork last week were flaunting thousands of buds of the delicate white flowers that will eventually turn to delicious fruit this summer.
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.