Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Polson homecoming yields soccer and volleyball wins Polson homecoming yields soccer and volleyball wins

POLSON – The homecoming weekend for the Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates was packed with athletic competitions, including football, girls’ soccer, boys’ soccer and volleyball.  Homecoming kicked off with the Lady Pirate soccer team playing against the Whitefish Lady Bulldogs. Polson ...

Ronan students focus on dreams during homecoming Ronan students focus on dreams during homecoming

RONAN – Ronan High School students and faculty worked hard to bring this year’s homecoming theme, “Disney, where dreams come true,” to life last week.  Each class had a different Disney movie as its theme. The seniors had “Lion King,” the juniors went with “C...

Arlee celebrates homecoming Arlee celebrates homecoming

ARLEE – It was a royal night under the lights Friday night at Lambert Demers Field as the Arlee High School crowned its 2018 Homecoming Royalty during a coronation ceremony at half-time of the Arlee Warriors and Flint Creek Titans football game. The Arlee 2018 Homecoming court candidates were Mia Pi...

Charlo celebrates school spirit Charlo celebrates school spirit

CHARLO – Charlo High School senior Tyrah Hammond put a lot of effort into this year’s homecoming festivities along with the other students in the high school, middle school and elementary. “This is my last year in high school, so I really wanted to get the most out of it,” she said...

Walk raises suicide awareness Walk raises suicide awareness

RONAN – Tears were shed and hugs shared as more than 120 people came together at Ronan High School track and football field Friday afternoon to walk in memory and celebrate the lives of loved ones they’ve lost to suicide and promote awareness for suicide prevention.  According to event or...

Chiefs conquer rival Pirates in triple overtime Chiefs conquer rival Pirates in triple overtime

POLSON – The Ronan Chief’s football team was able to snap a three-game losing streak on Friday night in an exhilarating 27-21 triple-overtime win against the Polson Pirates.   “To say I’m proud of our team would be a massive understatement. I was very pleased with how our team...

Bulldogs celebrate homecoming week Bulldogs celebrate homecoming week

ST. IGNATIUS – After a week of homecoming activities at Mission High School, the community turned out Friday afternoon for the school’s annual parade leading up to the football game against Seeley-Swan Blackhawks later that evening. Flint McPherson and Afton Brander were this year’s homecom...

Anglers lured to Flathead Lake in hopes of reeling in big fish, cash Anglers lured to Flathead Lake in hopes of reeling in big fish, cash

Swimming somewhere out in Flathead Lake is a lake trout worth $10,000, just waiting to be caught by a skilled or very lucky angler.  Matter of fact, upwards of $150,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the best or luckiest anglers starting Friday, Sept. 21, during the annual Fall Mack Days tourn...

Local craftsman on target Local craftsman on target

Inside a spacious workshop nestled beneath the craggy shadows of the Mission Mountains, a dozen handcrafted archery bows in various stages of production await completion by father-son bowyers Dan and Jared Toelke. Nearly 20 years ago, Dan an avid outdoorsman, turned his passion for archery into a career b...

Mission Valley hosts busy high school rodeo weekend Mission Valley hosts busy high school rodeo weekend

POLSON – The Montana High School Rodeo Association made a weekend stop in Polson at the Les Baldwin Arena located on the Polson Fairgrounds this past Saturday. More than 50 cowboys and cowgirls from high schools around Northwestern Montana saw competition during the rodeo event hosted by the Mission...


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