Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

McGuinness, Polson girls tennis team win state tournament McGuinness, Polson girls tennis team win state tournament

  POLSON – As Polson’s Shea McGuinness and Corvallis’ Olivia Fehr were midway through their pre-game warmups to determine who would be crowned girls Class A singles state champion, rainy weather that had plagued much of the tournament on Thursday and Friday, once again caused yet an...

Charlo Schools celebrate commencement, remember classmate Charlo Schools celebrate commencement, remember classmate

CHARLO – Inside the gymnasium at the Charlo High School, a crowd of more than 400 gathered to cheer and support their graduating seniors on Sunday afternoon. Graduates and their loved ones listened to comments from valedictorian Brooklyn Foust, salutatorian Aislynn Love and special guest Mrs. Rehean...

Two Eagle River School graduates 22 students Two Eagle River School graduates 22 students

PABLO – One of the biggest senior classes in perhaps decades walked across the stage during 2018 graduation ceremonies at Two Eagle River School on Saturday afternoon. Keynote speaker Two Eagle River School counselor Judi Gibbs addressed the 22 graduating students and nearly full gymnasium. Durin...

School employees honored for service School employees honored for service

POLSON – Four Polson School District employees were recognized for their outstanding and long-term service during the regular school board meeting on Wednesday, May 16. Superintendent Rex Weltz acknowledged Bev Bailey for her 27 years, Debbie Jones for her 24 years and Malika Cunningham for her 20-p...

Polson City Planning hears zoning change request Polson City Planning hears zoning change request

Cathie Tyler, co-owner of Polson Animal Clinic, and more than a dozen citizens addressed the City-County Planning Board on Tuesday, May 8, about a zoning petition requesting to rezone the current clinic building location from resort to general commercial/industrial. The vote by the planning board ended in...

Charlo boys, girls win district track titles Charlo boys, girls win district track titles

By Rob Zolman Valley Journal MISSOULA – The Charlo Vikings boys and girls both won the District 14C Track and Field Championships in Missoula on Friday and Saturday, with the Viking boys taking the District 14C title for the 16th consecutive season. Winning multiple titles for Charlo were Tyra...

Polson sweeps Lake County track meet Polson sweeps Lake County track meet

RONAN - The Polson High School boys and girls track teams each took first place out of six Mission Valley area schools competing at the Lake County track meet, Thursday at Ronan High School. The Polson girls brought home seven first place finishes, racking up 160 total points to finish slightly ahead of C...

MAC softball heats up as season progresses MAC softball heats up as season progresses

ST. IGNATIUS – The Mission-Arlee-Charlo (MAC) Bulldog girls softball team this season continues to exemplify the age-old adage “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”  After a shaky start to an already late spring season, MAC is heating up at the plate and in the ...

Boxing season ends with a victory Boxing season ends with a victory

HAMILTON – Boxing fans from across Montana witnessed the future of boxing and cheered on young talent this past weekend. The Hamilton Eagles Boxing Club hosted the 2018 Montana Junior Olympic Boxing Tournament at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton on Friday and Saturday. Three local boxers from...

Alpine Landscape and Design opens Polson storefront Alpine Landscape and Design opens Polson storefront

POLSON – Spring is finally here and it’s time to start thinking about the outside of your home.  To help with all your springtime landscaping needs, Alpine Landscape and Design is celebrating the grand opening of their new retail center and showroom on May 4. The store, located at 111 ...


Sponsored by: