Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Students deliver spirit of giving to new moms Students deliver spirit of giving to new moms

POLSON — Over the last couple of weeks, student athletes from the Mission Valley Christian Academy Lady Eagles volleyball team have been making baby blankets and bibs for a baby box donation project.  The group was joined by students participating in an afterschool sewing class, sponsored by th...

Legendary Griz broadcaster, Polson resident passes away Legendary Griz broadcaster, Polson resident passes away

POLSON — Mick Holien, legendary play-by-play announcer at the University of Montana, died Friday morning, Nov. 27, at age 76 due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Holien, known as the “Voice of the Griz” to generations of fans provided the soundtrack to many U of M Grizzly athlet...

How to volunteer, give safely during a pandemic How to volunteer, give safely during a pandemic

POLSON — The Thanksgiving holiday typically marks the start of the charitable giving and volunteerism season, but 2020 isn’t your typical year.   Many of the traditional ways people give back to their community or help those in need have been severely disrupted by the ongoing COVID-19 pan...

Mission Valley volleyballers capture postseason honors Mission Valley volleyballers capture postseason honors

LAKE COUNTY — As another volleyball season came to a close, the Mission Valley saw a spectacular run with three of the five area teams advancing into state postseason tournaments. During state competition, 15 prep-athletes received all-conference selections and four athletes received all-state team ...

Charlo, Polson and Ronan girls earn state volleyball trips Charlo, Polson and Ronan girls earn state volleyball trips

LAKE COUNTY — Three Mission Valley area high school volleyball squads were a long way from home, more than 600 miles for some, this past weekend as they wrapped up their seasons. The Polson Lady Pirates and Ronan Maidens competed in the State Class A volleyball tournament, hosted in Sidney. The Char...

MHSA releases winter prep sports updates MHSA releases winter prep sports updates

MONTANA — During a virtual executive board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Montana High School Association released updated regulations, guidelines and formats for the upcoming winter sports season. Last month, the MHSA announced that the winter sports season would be delayed until Dec. 7 for scho...

Lady Pirates, Maidens head to state competition Lady Pirates, Maidens head to state competition

POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates and Ronan Maidens clinched bracket spots in the upcoming girls Class A state volleyball tournament, which is scheduled to be held at the Sidney High School in Sidney starting on Thursday. The Lady Pirates secured tournament play by battling the Hamilton Lady Broncs l...

Lady Vikings take third at divisional tournament Lady Vikings take third at divisional tournament

CHARLO — The Charlo High School Lady Viking varsity volleyball team finished in third place during the Western C Divisional Tournament on Saturday. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Lady Vikings opened tournament action with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-9 three-set sweep against the visiting Shields Valley Lady Rebels....

Thanksgiving dinner to-go Thanksgiving dinner to-go

LAKE COUNTY – Thanksgiving community feasts were a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Community meals across the valley are usually held in large dining rooms with people sitting together, but this year, people took the time to be thankful from their vehicles as they pick...

Local shoppers show up for Small Business Saturday Local shoppers show up for Small Business Saturday

POLSON — Mission Valley residents rallied together to get some holiday shopping done while supporting local retailers and their employees on Saturday. For the past decade, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has become officially known as Small Business Saturday. The annual event encourages shoppers to ...


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