Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Students learn about career options Students learn about career options

POLSON – The present met the future as entrepreneurs and professionals recently had a chance share their careers with Polson High School students during the first annual Career Connection Day on Monday, April 23. On hand were professionals from in and around the Mission Valley representing more than...

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Track and Field Russ Pilcher Top 10: Top prep track and field athletes from the Mission Valley joined more than 300 competitors from 40 schools on Tuesday, April 24 in Missoula during the 20th annual Russ Pilcher Top 10 track and field meet. It was a big day for Polson Pirate hurdler Colton Cote, who...

School support School support

About 300 runners gathered under cloudy skies on Saturday morning to stretch their legs and kick off the spring season in Arlee during the Buttercup run. The popular event is held each year to benefit the Friends of Arlee School, a non-profit group that provides mini-grants to teachers and awards scholars...

School board approves bus purchase, awaits building report for Linderman Project School board approves bus purchase, awaits building report for Linderman Project

POLSON – Superintendent Rex Weltz provided an update on the Linderman Project during the Polson School Board’s last meeting on Monday, April 16. As it stands, the construction manager and structural engineer have the next 45-60 days to prepare a written assessment detailing the building’...

Polson deals rival Ronan conference loss Polson deals rival Ronan conference loss

RONAN – The Polson Lady Pirates softball team knocked off its cross-valley and Northwest A conference rival Ronan Maidens 11-10 in an epic extra inning battle on Tuesday, April 17.  The visiting Lady Pirates were able to set the tone early scoring a run in the first, two in the second and three...

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Last week, Arlee Warrior Phillip Malatare earned some national recognition by being placed on the USA TODAY All-Montana first team list. Malatare averaged 22.3 points, 9.3 boards and seven assists per game helping the Warriors to their second straight State C title. Recently, Polson senior Kaelyn Smith si...

MAC drops opener, looks for redemption in Troy this weekend MAC drops opener, looks for redemption in Troy this weekend

ST. IGNATIUS – Playing at home for the first time this season, Mission-Arlee-Charlo (MAC) Bulldogs hosted their home opener against Loyola Breakers on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs fell to Loyola 12-2. Starting in the circle for MAC was Tomi Brazill, who had just picked up 16-9 and...

‘Ruff’ competition at Milliron Arena ‘Ruff’ competition at Milliron Arena

Paws were put to the test, as canines of all shapes, sizes, colors and breeds zipped, zig-zagged and zoomed through and over various obstacles this past weekend during the Agility by the Lake Trials.  The North America Dog Agility Council (NADAC) sanctioned event, sponsored by the Missoula-based club...

Ronan Chamber of Commerce honors community, business leaders Ronan Chamber of Commerce honors community, business leaders

RONAN – The Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce held an awards luncheon last Thursday to honor people, businesses, and organizations that have made a difference in the community. The event was held at the Allentown Restaurant at Ninepipes with about 50 chamber members and guests present. “Our va...

Spring sport schedules wrecked by wintry weather

POLSON – Though the calendar shows it is spring, frigid temperatures, snow, sleet, wind, and rain have made it feel far from it.  The recent less-than-desirable weather has left area spring sport teams to juggle everything from cancellations and postponements to trying to find ways to practice....


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