Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Pablo garage destroyed in fire Pablo garage destroyed in fire

PABLO – Fire crews from multiple departments responded to a fire that destroyed a garage in Pablo late Tuesday morning, Dec. 10. Ronan Fire Chief Mark Clary said crews were called to the scene of a structure fire on Courville Trail around 11:45 a.m. Clary explained that unfortunately the garage was ...

Arlee, Mission open prep basketball season against familiar foes Arlee, Mission open prep basketball season against familiar foes

ST. IGNATIUS – The Arlee and Mission boys and girls prep basketball squads made their regular-season home debuts this past weekend. On Friday, the Mission Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs hosted Charlo Vikings and Lady Vikings in a non-conference contest. In the opening game, Lady Bulldog Sydney Brander a...

POLSON – Downtown was aglow Friday evening as Polson’s annual Parade of Lights lit up Main Street bringing hundreds out to celebrate the holiday season.  Festive holiday music filled the air as more than 25 bright and colorful illuminated floats and fire trucks inched their way past cheer...

Voters say ‘No’ to Polson School District bond measure

POLSON – Voters in the Polson School District last week rejected a two-bond measure that would have garnered a combined $61 million for the district’s elementary, middle and high schools.  Polson School District Superintendent Rex Weltz said the issues that needed to be addressed have not...

Don’t let the ‘Cyber GRINCH’ steal your Christmas

POLSON – Heather Miles, technology specialist at the North Lake County Public Library, has offered some simple, safe and secure online shopping tips for those who plan on shopping online. “When shopping online, be sure to update your security software and check that your firewall and antivirus...

Prep basketball season kicks off with full slate of action Prep basketball season kicks off with full slate of action

RONAN – The 2019-2020 prep basketball season is underway as boys and girls teams from Arlee, Charlo, Mission, Polson and Ronan hit the hardwood courts this past weekend at various tip-off tournaments throughout the state. The squads from Arlee and Charlo didn’t have to travel far: both schools op...

Allik takes 170-pound title at Owen Invitational Allik takes 170-pound title at Owen Invitational

PABLO – Mission/Charlo wrestler Isaiah Allik took the individual title at 170 pounds on Saturday during the 44th Annual Owen Invitational held on the Salish Kootenai College campus in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center.  Entering the title match undefeated, Allik, a senior at Charlo Hig...

Thanksgiving race winners get turkey Thanksgiving race winners get turkey

POLSON — Crisp temperatures greeted more than 145 runners, joggers and walkers who got up early Thursday to pre-burn a few of those Thanksgiving calories during the annual Turkey Trot 5K. Over the past 12 years, the annual Thanksgiving Day tradition hosted by Polson Running has raised and donated ne...

Thanksgiving dinners fill plates, hearts around Lake County Thanksgiving dinners fill plates, hearts around Lake County

The spirit of Thanksgiving was in full display Thursday throughout the Mission Valley as community volunteers delivered and served more than 1,000 free meals during the annual community Thanksgiving dinners in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius.  More than 200 volunteers made the day possible. Between co...

Popular Ronan bar, grill back in business Popular Ronan bar, grill back in business

RONAN – More than three and a half years ago, a fire tore through the Pheasant Lounge and filled the building with water and heavy smoke. The business was forced to close, and the building was torn down.  Owner Lori Grenier has rebuilt her business in the same location and renamed it The Bird B...


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