Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Emergency responders thanked for service Emergency responders thanked for service

POLSON – Lake County-based first responders from various agencies enjoyed a free lunch provided to them during the First Responder Appreciation Lunch on Saturday at the Search and Rescue Building in Polson. “It’s just a little thank you letting everyone know they are appreciated,” ...

Pablo disc golf course soon a reality Pablo disc golf course soon a reality

By Rob Zolman                                  Valley Journal  PABLO – Friends of Regional Parks and Trails, a Mission Valley non-profit group working to promote local parks, playgrounds, green space and outdoo...

March Meltdown race signals spring weather March Meltdown race signals spring weather

POLSON – Runners of all ages and skill levels enjoyed sunshine and clear skies Saturday morning during the Polson Running group’s March Meltdown 5K. The annual race signals that spring and warmer days are near. The group encourages healthy activities by hosting a number of popular races throug...

Mission Valley Animal Shelter announces new manager Mission Valley Animal Shelter announces new manager

POLSON – Raeva Corkill is the new leader of the pack at Mission Valley Animal Shelter.  “I was very impressed with Raeva’s work ethic as well as the many ideas she had to improve shelter operations,” said Launa Benson MVAS board president. “She has a passion for the Miss...

Polson doctor receives honor for anti-smoking education Polson doctor receives honor for anti-smoking education

POLSON – The fifth-grade classes at the Polson Middle School gathered on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate and congratulate Dr. Cara Harrop for her 15 years of dedication to delivering an anti-smoking message to students in the Mission Valley.  “We are fortunate to have someone to come and...

Prep hoopsters spar in all-star spectacular Prep hoopsters spar in all-star spectacular

There was some fast-paced hardwood action as the 2018-2019 high school basketball season officially came to a close in the Mission Valley on Thursday evening at the Ronan Event Center. Forty-two players from across the valley were given the opportunity to put on their school jerseys and play one last time in...

Head Over Heels gymnasts finish strong at state championships Head Over Heels gymnasts finish strong at state championships

HELENA – Local gymnast Taylor Collinge powered to her best beam routine of the season to claim individual balance beam gold in the Xcel Platinum division during the March 17 Montana State Gymnastics Championship hosted by Helena Athletics Club at Carroll College in Helena. “(Taylor) had a grea...

Ronan welcome arch taken down for repairs Ronan welcome arch taken down for repairs

RONAN – The iconic Ronan arch is now missing as the welcoming feature on Main Street while a new one is being constructed.  On Thursday, the logs came down. A half dozen large utility trucks clogged a section of the street as work was done to remove the arch. The street was closed for about thr...

Mission Valley flexes talent muscles in local contest Mission Valley flexes talent muscles in local contest

POLSON – Team Xtreme members Tile Falkner and Tua Meafua used brute strength to muscle their way past the competition on Friday evening to win the top spot in the adult division during the 2019 Mission Valley Has Talent competition. Meafua and Falkner wowed the crowd in the Polson High School audito...

Mission Valley athletes earn basketball honors Mission Valley athletes earn basketball honors

POLSON – The 2018-19 high school basketball season produced several all-state and all-conference players from around the Mission Valley, selected by representatives in each respective conference. Seniors Greg Whitesell, Isaac Fisher and Alyssia Vanderburg headed up the Class C postseason list for th...


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