Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Taylor Davison

St. Ignatius prepares for Christmas Carnival St. Ignatius prepares for Christmas Carnival

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius will be welcoming back its Christmas Carnival the first Saturday in December at 2 p.m. in the new high school gym.  Put on by the Chamber of Commerce and technically started back in 2003, the town used to put on raffles with the number of tickets dependent on the amo...

Climatologists, CSKT address local climate realities Climatologists, CSKT address local climate realities

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Climate extremes in Montana and possible solutions were the topics of a statewide webinar hosted by the League of Women Voters on Nov. 16.  Speakers included State Climatologist, Kelsey Jensco, Department Head for Historic Preservation for the CSKT, Mike Durglo Jr., and G...

‘Small Business Saturday’ & more holiday events planned in valley

By Taylor Davison / Valley Journal POLSON — The Saturday after Thanksgiving will see local businesses open their doors for this year’s Small Business Saturday.  A national movement to encourage support for local economies, Polson will participate this year with businesses downtown and ...

Polson City Commission tables business license discussion

POLSON — At a Nov. 7 meeting the Polson City Commission tabled, for the foreseeable future, discussion on the proposed business license.  The business license, updated to be called “Safety Inspection Certificates,” based on the actual intent behind the proposed fee for businesses, h...

Ronan discusses possibility of subdivision Ronan discusses possibility of subdivision

RONAN — On Nov. 9 the Ronan City Council listened to information about a possible subdivision coming to town.  Local surveyor Marc Carstens brought in the information, emphasizing that this was simply the introduction of a concept with nothing yet firmly concrete. This initial presentation was ...

Red Ribbon Week events resume, highlight dangers of drug use Red Ribbon Week events resume, highlight dangers of drug use

RONAN — Ronan Middle School recently concluded its Red Ribbon Week, teaching the kids about the importance of making good decisions in the face of drugs and alcohol.  Red Ribbon Week was started in 1985 after the death of DEA Agent Kiki Camarena. After Camarena’s death, friends of his lau...

Brewery looks for more trivia takeovers

RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery is looking to incorporate more members of the community going into November.  Several local businesses and organizations have taken over trivia in the past few months, from U.S. Fish and Wildlife to Mere’s Magic Universe and Tea. But as things begin t...

Three local students achieve eagle scout rank Three local students achieve eagle scout rank

LAKE COUNTY — Three local students have completed their climb through the ranks of boy scouts to graduate as eagle scouts this year.  Sheldon McCloud, Harlon Leishman, and Kile Gowen were the three local eagle graduates this year. According to research from Scouts BSA - formerly Boy Scouts of A...

Ronan city council passes animal control ordinance Ronan city council passes animal control ordinance

RONAN — At their last meeting on Oct. 26, the Ronan City Council addressed the local animal problem by passing an ordinance that will go into effect 30 days from approval.  Animal Control ordinance number 2022-05 is meant to address local problems with loose, vicious dogs. While an emergency or...

A Taylor’d Approach for Nov. 2, 2022

Food brings people together. Maybe that’s why I’ve been baking so much lately.  We all watch the news and face frustrations and incomprehension about the decisions being made by people we disagree with. We might even start to see neighbors as others, enemies. These slippery thoughts and f...


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