- Relevance
- Date
- Any time
- Past 24 hours
- Past week
- Past month
- Past year
Sort By
Date
All results /
Ninepipes Museum hosts First Saturday, garners grant
Ninepipes Museum’s First Saturday event brings music, art and demonstrations to the museum, located north of Ronan from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2. The museum also received a $2,000 grant from Walmart to support cultural programs.
Mission Valley Events Roundup
Your guide to Mission Valley events
William Owen Lambson
An affinity with water flowed through William Owen Lambson’s life, from his childhood in Lexington, Ky., to his death July 7, 2025, at his home near the edge of Flathead Lake.
Stephen Miller and crew must have ICE in their veins
Most immigrants make our diverse country stronger, wiser and more loving.
Here’s to all the not-so ordinary people
I have known Polson all my life, the curves of the road that lead to old friends' houses, the smell of the lake as you drive down 93, and the sounds erupting from the football stadium on a Friday night under the lights. These sensations have painted my experience here, and it’s hard not to get sucked into the natural beauty of a small community like the ones scattered across the Mission Valley.
Allen Roger Sloan, 78
Allen Roger Sloan, 78, of Ronan, passed away surrounded by his family on July 10, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. July 25 at the Ronan Cemetery. Light refreshments will follow at the North Crow Clubhouse.
Letter to the 400 richest Americans
I just wanted you all to know that I am one American who is really glad that you got a well-deserved tax break in the One Big Beautiful Bill. I know a lot of people are jealous of you because you are really rich, but that’s no reason for you to have to be punished with high tax rates.
Lake County athletes shine at state fastpitch tournament
Polson, Mission, and Arlee fastpitch players brought home hardware this past weekend at the 2025 Montana Junior Olympic Fastpitch State Tournament, held July 11–13 at the Bozeman and Belgrade softball complexes.
Open house slated Aug. 9 for Dave Stipe Annex
The Lake County Commissioners have scheduled an open house Aug. 9 for the newly constructed Dave Stipe Annex.
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories harvested from the Flathead Courier, July 14, 1988
Linda Werdin, 84
Linda Dee (Roseleip) Werdin, 84, passed away on June 30, 2025, in the hospital in Lewistown, Mont., after entering an assisted living facility in October 2024.
Polson High sophomore launches football camp
Kids of all ages and from all over western Montana attended the first=ever MTAG camp, but Case Cox was the sole participant who could say he was responsible for starting the whole thing.
Work resumes on Third Ave. and 93 intersection in Ronan
Improvements to the intersection of U.S. Highway 93, Old Hwy. 93 and Third Ave. in Ronan resumed this week after the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting received materials from the supplier.
Arlee Schools receive grant for school gardens
The Arlee School District was among 22 Montana projects that recently received community grants from the Montana Farmers Union Foundation. The award of $2,000 will be used to purchase equipment for school gardens.
Mission Valley Events Roundup
Your guide to Mission Valley events
Arlee parade celebrates "Home of the Free"
The weather was overcast with occasional spits of rain; but it was the Fourth of July, and Arlee celebrated with a parade – number 76 to be exact. The 2025 theme was “Home of the Free Because of the Brave.”
Mission discus champ aims high for senior year
When Ryan Sharbono stepped into the discus ring at the MHSA Class B/C State Track and Field Championships in Missoula this May, he wasn’t just competing against a field of strong athletes – he was competing against his past self.
Crowd estimated at 800 to 1,000 for Charlo's parade
Organizers estimate that 800 to 1,000 people lined Hwy. 212 for Charlo’s annual Fourth of July parade, which travels through town twice.
Charlo's frybread chef: It's all about tradition
For Nancy Vaughan, the frybread she makes every year for Charlo’s Fourth of July festivities is a matter of tradition.
Lake County runners shine at Missoula Marathon
Lake County runners delivered standout performances at the 2025 Missoula Marathon and associated races over the weekend, with top finishes from athletes young and old across multiple events.