Firefighter Robyn Bishop is 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.

Legals for April, 30 2025

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Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from the Flathead Courrier, April 22, 1971

Spring Mack Days shaping up as a record-breaker

Fish on! Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake is on course for a new record of lake trout entries.

Lauryn Buhr receives Job Service scholarship

Lauryn Buhr, a senior at Ronan High School, won the Lake County Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) 2025 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship.

Justus (sic) is being served

At 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, the United States Supreme Court issued an extraordinary emergency order barring the federal government from removing people detained under the Federal Enemies Act to El Salvador pending further rulings from the Court.

Fentanyl dealer sentenced to eight years in MSP

A Ronan woman, accused of conspiring with a man from Pasco, Wash., to bring fentanyl to Lake County for distribution, was sentenced in District Court in Polson April 17 to eight years in the Montana State Women’s Prison with three years suspended.

Push Play Project aims to build, enhance playgrounds

The Push Play Project of the Flathead Reservation Lake County is “on a mission to create safe, accessible spaces that promote physical activity and family engagement, all to improve long-term health in our communities."

MAC Baseball snaps skid, earns first win

The Mission-Arlee-Charlo baseball team had a rollercoaster week on their home field, bouncing back from a lopsided loss to Frenchtown on Tuesday, April 15, to earn their first win of the season Thursday, April 17, in a 10-2 triumph over Noxon-Thompson Falls.

Mission Valley Calendar

Upcoming events and meetings in the Mission Valley

St. Ignatius Seniors: Foot nurse visits Monday

Mandy Jo, the foot care nurse, will be at the center April 28. There are still a few openings. Please call us (406-745-4462) to schedule.

Polson Seniors: Toe-nail clinic this Friday

A certified nurse offers a toenail and callus clinic Friday, April 25. Cost is $30 and enrollment is limited so sign up. Clinics continue on the fourth Friday of each month.

Ronan Softball extends streak to five with Libby win

A red-hot Ronan squad kept its momentum rolling Tuesday with an 18-8 win over visiting Libby, extending the Maidens' win streak to five and improving their record to 5-3 on the season.

The family brand: Tradition lives on at Charlo ranch

From eight months to 80-plus years, the crowd gathered at the Weible Ranch south of Charlo for Saturday's branding represented generations of family and friends.

Incumbent and former parole officer file for Polson judge seat

The Polson City Commission met Monday night with attorney Jordan Crosby, who was hired during the previous meeting to help guide the process of appointing a city judge.

Polson Softball blasts Browning in doubleheader sweep

The Polson softball team remained unbeaten on the season with a dominant doubleheader sweep over Browning on Thursday, April 17 racking up 42 runs in just six innings of play to cruise to 18-0 and 24-0 victories.

Pirates push win streak to three

The Polson Pirates extended their winning streak to three games this week with a pair of impressive performances, taking down Florence-Carlton 8-2 on Thursday and following it up with a 10-4 road win over Corvallis on Friday.

MAC Softball improves to 8-2 on the year

The Mission-Arlee-Charlo (MAC) softball team kept rolling on Saturday, picking up a pair of dominant wins over Ennis and Three Forks on the road, Saturday, April 19

Boys and Girls Luncheon informs and unites

The event gathered a multitude of people from all across the valley to enjoy lunch and discuss all the club has been doing from projects to upcoming summer programs, with both parents, staff and club members speaking on the importance of the organization.