Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Local kids have a hoppin’ good time Local kids have a hoppin’ good time

LAKE COUNTY — Overcast skies, snow, and brisk winds couldn’t keep hundreds of egg-cited children from having a hoppin’ good time this past weekend at various community sponsored Easter Egg Hunts held throughout the Mission Valley. “We had an eggs-traordinary turn out this year,&rdq...

Bulldogs nip Maidens, 8-5 Bulldogs nip Maidens, 8-5

ST. IGNATIUS — Taking on visiting non-conference cross county foe Ronan Maidens on Tuesday, April 5, the MAC Lady Bulldogs held off a late comeback from the Maidens to grab an 8-5 win. MAC bats started the game big, scoring two runs in the first and second innings for an early 4-0 lead, while MAC pi...

Prep track and field season off and running Prep track and field season off and running

FRENCHTOWN — High school track and field teams from around the Mission Valley area opened their respective 2022 seasons with strong top ten showings during the 20 team Frenchtown Invitational hosted at the Lyle Bagnell Stadium in Frenchtown on Saturday. The Class B Mission Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs...

Arlee VFD receives $1,400 donation Arlee VFD receives  $1,400 donation

ARLEE — The Missoula Hell Gate Elks Lodge #383 recently presented the Arlee Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department with a check for $1,400 to help fund the purchase of critical execution equipment needed to perform their work more safely and efficiently.   The new execution equipment updates w...

Lady Pirates open season with back-to-back wins Lady Pirates open season with back-to-back wins

POLSON — The defending 2021 Class A State champions, Polson Lady Pirates, opened the 2022 season with back-to-back victories at home on Saturday. Polson shutout the Plains Trotters 10-0 and defeated the Butte Central Maroons 8-2.  In the season-opener, Lady Pirate Carli Maley was 3-for-3 wit...

Polson tennis in full swing Polson tennis in full swing

POLSON — The Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates opened their 2022 tennis seasons with victories on Friday and Saturday over visiting Hamilton, Libby, Corvallis, and Loyola.  On Friday morning, the Lady Pirates made quick work of the Libby Lady Loggers 5-2 while the Pirates toppled the Loggers 6-1....

Mission Valley hoopsters shine in all-star spectacular Mission Valley hoopsters shine in all-star spectacular

RONAN — Prep hoopsters from across the valley were given the opportunity to put on their school jerseys and play one last time if front of their families, friends, and fans during the 25th annual Mission Valley All-Star event held on Tuesday, March 15, at the Ronan Event Center. Hot Springs’ K...

Farm-fresh foods available through CSAs Farm-fresh foods available through CSAs

Springtime is almost here, which means farmers and local producers will be bringing out the freshest goods in the Mission Valley area soon. If you are in the market for fresh, local produce, or you want to introduce your family to new, local and healthy choices each week, you might find a Community Supported...

Equine massage therapy offered in Mission Valley Equine massage therapy offered in Mission Valley

  POLSON — Among other farm-related talents, horses have the uncanny ability to jump fences, breeze around barrels and run-down cattle.  All these activities require healthy muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints performing at their optimum potential. Based on human massage techniqu...

Frozen Fun Frozen Fun

LAKE MARY RONAN — There were plenty of fish tales made this past Saturday as a group of about two dozen adventurous lady anglers spent all day out on the ice of frozen Lake Mary Ronan learning more about the art of ice fishing. Hosted by Artemis and the Montana Wildlife Federation, the one-day Monta...


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