Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Deputy moves from recovery to record-setting Deputy moves from recovery to record-setting

POLSON – For the last seven years, powerlifting has served as a source of strength and healing for Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Scott Sciaretta. Now, it has earned him a world record. Deputy Sciaretta captured the gold medal and became a world-record holder earlier this month in a multi-discipline e...

Prep volleyball players receive awards

POLSON – Last week various volleyball prep conferences began announcing their post-season accolades. The Northwestern A recognized Polson Lady Pirate Maggie Todd with first-team all-state and all-conference honors. Lady Pirate Misty Tenas and Ronan Maiden Madeline McCrea garnered second-team all-con...

Volleyball season concludes with Mission Valley All-Star game Volleyball season concludes with Mission Valley All-Star game

RONAN – Several of the area’s top high school volleyball players hit the court one last time during the annual Mission Valley All-Star game on Tuesday night at the Ronan High School event center in Ronan. “This event is just one more showcase spot for these girls to get together and have...

Lady Vikings finish sixth at state Lady Vikings finish sixth at state

BOZEMAN – In their first appearance in the state girls volleyball tournament since 2006, the Charlo Lady Vikings run at the Class C state title came to an end on Friday evening in the consolation brackets. Playing on the campus of the Montana State University at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozem...

Lady Pirates drop two at state Lady Pirates drop two at state

BOZEMAN – The Polson Lady Pirates volleyball team made it to the Class A state volleyball tournament at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman on Friday after a hard fought season. In a consolation bracket, the Lady Pirates ended the season with a loss to Hardin 3-0. “Polson has not gone to t...

MVCA Eagles look to soar in upcoming season MVCA Eagles look to soar in upcoming season

POLSON – Within the next several days, prep basketball teams across the Mission Valley will begin hitting the hardwood courts in preparation of the upcoming 2019-2020 high school basketball season. The Mission Valley Christian Academy, a private school in Polson with a student body enrollment of 63,...

Three-mile run planned for Thanksgiving morning Three-mile run planned for Thanksgiving morning

POLSON – Concerned that you might wind up feeling like a plump turkey packed with gravy and stuffing after Thanksgiving dinner? Then dust off your running shoes and shed a few extra calories before heading to the table with a Thanksgiving morning run during the 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Dubbed the...

An Icon returns An Icon returns

RONAN – It’s back. After an absence of about eight months, the iconic Ronan arch has reappeared in the skyline over Main Street. Constructed as a senior class project by the Ronan High School graduating class of 2002, the legendary landmark has served for nearly two decades as a welcoming gate...

Polson's school-election ballots coming in mail

POLSON – During the Polson Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon last Wednesday afternoon, Polson School District Superintendent Rex Weltz spoke to members about the upcoming bond questions that will be appearing on a special mail-in election ballot – scheduled for Dec. 3. “We are...

Veterans Day celebrated by children Veterans Day celebrated by children

RONAN – In honor of all those who fought and continue to fight for our freedoms, students at Glacier View School in Ronan thanked veterans for their service and showed their appreciation in a special ceremony last Thursday. “It makes my heart swell to know that we are not forgotten,” sai...


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