Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

POLSON – Once the new clubhouse is complete, the Boys and Girls Club of Lake County and the Flathead Reservation will be able to serve more than 200 children at their new facility, up from 40, the capacity of their current Polson site. The new clubhouse, being built across the street from the Polson...

Charlo takes 4th place in tournament Charlo takes 4th place in tournament

The Charlo Lady Vikings battled their way to a fourth-place finish during the Western C Divisional tournament last weekend in Frenchtown. Charlo opened the tournament on Thursday evening with a close 31-29 win over the Manhattan Christian Lady Eagles. The 14C district champs fell behind early to the Lady ...

Pirates headed to state basketball tourney Pirates headed to state basketball tourney

RONAN – During the three-day Western A Divisional basketball tournament held at the Ronan Event Center this past weekend, the Polson Pirates earned a fourth-place finish and a state basketball tournament bracket spot while the Ronan Chiefs and Maidens closed out their respective seasons. Up against ...

Dinner, auction to benefit St. Ignatius Special Olympics program Dinner, auction to benefit St. Ignatius Special Olympics program

By Rob Zolman                       Valley Journal ST. IGNATIUS – To help fund Mission’s Special Olympics team, the Post Creek Steak and Tap House is sponsoring a $10-a-plate spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. On t...

Two Polson homes lost to early morning fire Two Polson homes lost to early morning fire

POLSON – Smoke and flames forced two Polson families out into the cold on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 19, just before they lost their homes to fire and smoke damage. No people or animals were injured in the fire. “We lived there for over 40 years, and I’m going to live there again,&rd...

Last three standing Last three standing

RONAN – Charlo Middle School eighth-grader August Hertz was all business on the stage in front of a panel of judges on Tuesday evening during the 55th annual Lake County Spelling Bee at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. Hertz clearly and deliberately pronounced each letter of the word “buffoon...

Eyeing the sweet stuff Eyeing the sweet stuff

ARLEE – Homemade chocolate desserts don’t come much gooier or sweeter than those served last Thursday evening at the Arlee Brown Building during the Arlee Community Development Corporation’s 16th annual Chocolate Lover’s Festival fundraiser.  “What could be better than e...

Allik wins wrestling state title Allik wins wrestling state title

BILLINGS – The two-day Montana State All-Class Wrestling Championships concluded on Saturday at the MetraPark’s First Interstate Arena in Billings with Mission/Charlo Bulldog Isaiah Allik standing atop the podium as Class B/C state champion. Allik capped a 42-0 season with a 5-4 decision win o...

Pirates pull off late rally for win Pirates pull off late rally for win

PABLO – The Polson Pirates were on a two-game winning streak when they began Saturday’s home game at the Salish Kootenai College on Saturday. The Lady Pirates were searching for their first win on the season against the visiting Libby Loggers in Northwest A league basketball action. The Lady P...

Conservation funds help local parks

POLSON – With the impeachment proceedings concluded, Senate lawmakers look to press forward with the business of the country.  One such piece of business currently under consideration in the Senate is legislation that would permanently authorize and completely fund the Land and Water Conservati...


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