Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Local gallery hosts online art auction to benefit reservation communities

POLSON – Art lovers recently had an opportunity to help others with the purchase of works from some very notable Montana artists.  The Takes Horse Gallery, a Polson gallery owned by Karee Takes Horse, launched a week-long online art auction in hopes of raising funds to assist Native American co...

Polson Lady Pirates rally to beat Libby on the field Polson Lady Pirates rally to beat Libby on the field

WOLF POINT - Jeff Kent, a familiar face on the basketball courts in northeast Montana and across the state, was recently honored as National Federation of State High School Association Official of the Year for boys basketball.  Mark Beckman, the executive director of the Montana High School Associati...

Relay for Life raises $19,000 for cancer research, patient support Relay for Life raises $19,000 for cancer research, patient support

PABLO – Last Friday evening, cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers and community members all walked together to show their support and raise money for the American Cancer Society during Lake County’s annual Relay for Life. This year’s theme was “Carnival for a Cure” and th...

MVCA students ‘sew’ into community service MVCA students ‘sew’ into community service

POLSON – Mission Valley Christian Academy students are finding ways to make a difference and a positive impact throughout the Mission Valley through monthly service projects.  According to school representative Annette Schiele, in the past the students have raked yards for the elderly, hauled w...

Runners lace up for Ultimate Viking Challenge Runners lace up for Ultimate Viking Challenge

CHARLO – Although Saturday’s weather may have been more conducive for an activity like curling up with a good book and a mug of cocoa, for a few in Charlo, a brisk country run benefiting a worthy cause was more their cup of tea. Some 80 runners, most donning purple shirts, participated in the ...

All-star hoopsters put on a show All-star hoopsters put on a show

RONAN - Thought we were done with high school basketball? Think again. The 23rd annual Mission Mountain All-Star Game boys’ and girls’ basketball double-header drew some of the best talent from around Mission Valley to the Ronan Event Center on Thursday evening.  Bigfork’s Ellie ...

Relay for Life raises $19,000 for cancer research, patient support Relay for Life raises $19,000 for cancer research, patient support

PABLO – Last Friday evening, cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers and community members all walked together to show their support and raise money for the American Cancer Society during Lake County’s annual Relay for Life. This year’s theme was “Carnival for a Cure” and th...

All-star hoopsters put on a show All-star hoopsters put on a show

RONAN - Thought we were done with high school basketball? Think again. The 23rd annual Mission Mountain All-Star Game boys’ and girls’ basketball double-header drew some of the best talent from around Mission Valley to the Ronan Event Center on Thursday evening. Bigfork’s Ellie Berret...

Runners lace up for Ultimate Viking Challenge Runners lace up for Ultimate Viking Challenge

CHARLO – Although Saturday’s weather may have been more conducive for an activity like curling up with a good book and a mug of cocoa, for a few in Charlo, a brisk country run benefiting a worthy cause was more their cup of tea. Some 80 runners, most donning purple shirts, participated in the ...

Ghost Out event drives home consequences of drunk, distracted driving Ghost Out event drives home consequences of drunk, distracted driving

RONAN – By 8:33 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the Ronan High School, Ronan Police officer Trevor Sheridan had notified his first class of a “fatality” from a mock crash that claimed the life of a fellow classmate caused by an alcohol-impaired driver.  Officer Sheridan performed his u...


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