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 City Council delves into Pioneer Days/MREC lease
The Ronan City Council officially annexed the Mission Range Event Complex land during its regular meeting on Aug. 28, and approved a change of use for the property, located west of town on Mink Lane.
Arlee admin shuffle: District starts year with new superintendent and principal
Cory Beckham, who spent four years as Arlee Junior High and High Principal principal, has stepped into the role of Arlee Superintendent of Schools. With Beckham stepping up to superintendent, Arlee has hired Jonkar Arceniega to take over as the new high school principal.
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
News stories plucked from the archives of local weekly newspapers.
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers. This week: The Flathead Courier, Sept. 1, 1949
Mission Valley Aquatics drops Silver Sneakers, adds sliding scale
Even though Silver Sneakers are involved, this is not a fairy tale. But it does have a happy ending.
Building Blitz: Community comes together to build Jake's House
From 30 to 40 volunteers were swarming the building site for Jake's House the weekend of Aug. 9-11. They were carrying boards, sweeping concrete, putting in floor joists, wheeling equipment around the site and installing a subfloor.
New superintendent says “Charlo wants to be true to Charlo”
Since Teresa Weems loves the mountains, the commute from Missoula to Charlo is “a renewed blessing everyday,” she said. While she’s a fan of the countryside, the new superintendent of the Charlo School District says she’s here for the students.
Polson School Board approves grade realignment, new classrooms
The Polson School Board tackled some major issues at their meeting Monday, including the vote to realign classes at Cherry Valley and Linderman elementary schools and Polson Middle School in the 2025-’26 school year, and to add three new classrooms at Cherry Valley.
Day of Hope: Meeting families' needs
Polson Police were helping kids try on tactical vests, and Polson firefighters were showing off a fire truck while families and children wandered down Third Avenue during the 2024 Day of Hope on Aug. 17. The annual event helps kids and families get the gear they need to start the new year.
Ronan Council schedules hearings on MREC annexation
First on the Ronan City Council’s agenda last Wednesday was a request from the Ronan Co-op Brewery for for an open container permit on Sept. 27 from 4-8 p.m. on Fourth Ave. SW from Main Street to the alley.