BERL TISKUS
Reporter Berl Tiskus joined the Lake County Leader team in early March, and covers Ronan City Council, schools, ag and business. Berl grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and earned a degree in English education from MSU-Billings and a degree in elementary education from the University of Montana. Since moving to Polson three decades ago, she’s worked as a substitute teacher, a reporter for the Valley Journal and a secretary for Lake County Extension. Contact her at btiskus@leaderadvertiser.com or 406-883-4343.
Recent Stories
Ronan council discusses service rooster and subdivision
Ronan resident Kandi Holt approached the Ronan City Council last Wednesday regarding support for her “support rooster.”
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News gleaned from the Mission Valley News, Nov. 21, 1979
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News gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers. This week's stories were published Nov. 14, 1979 in the Mission Valley News.
Hi-Line Deli: This joint is open
With a red neon sign that states “This Joint Is Open,” the Hi-Line General Store and Deli in Ronan welcomes customers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The deli, located in the former Ronan Sports & Western building on Hwy. 93, is adjacent to the Hi-Line marijuana dispensary.
Country Store thriving in new location
Volunteers Phyllis Dresen and Jan Dybdal were in charge of the Country Store last Friday afternoon at its new location at 5 4th Ave. W. in Polson.
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News gleaned from the pages of the Ronan Pioneer, Oct. 24, 1924
Krav Maga self-defense class opens eyes and minds
Attendees of Amberly Walker’s self-defense class each grabbed a partner and soon the sound of open palm slaps hitting mitts and shields filled the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal gym in St. Ignatius on Saturday.
Popular RHS business teacher wins state award
The annual Educators Conference, held Oct. 17-18, saw Ronan High teacher Heather Gray reconnecting with other teachers and career educators across Montana.But there was an added surprise: Gray was named Montana Career and Technical Educator for 2024.
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News gleaned from the Ronan Pioneer 100 years ago
Ronan Council continues tree discussion
Ronan’s City Council members went on a field trip at the beginning of last Wednesday’s meeting.