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On thin ice On thin ice

An ATV operator walked away from a potentially life-threatening situation Saturday, when the vehicle they were using to clear a pond of snow, fell through the ice. Officials said the operator was trying to clear a patch of ice adjacent to the scenic turnout south of Ronan for skating purposes when it broke t...

Ronan woman to serve on board

News from Montana Health CO-OP HELENA — Treasa Glinnwater of Ronan was recently elected to serve on the first member-wide board of directors for Montana Health CO-OP for the next two years. She joins seven other board members from across Montana. Glinnwater has owned a full-time, private pra...

City snow blower hits the streets City snow blower hits the streets

POLSON — Snow removal on Polson streets has just gotten easier and quicker. The City of Polson Roads Department recently purchased a snow blower that can be mounted on the front of a small loader.  When the streets are plowed in downtown Polson, a berm of snow forms in the middle of the street....

Cartwright baby is first in region for 2015 Cartwright baby is first in region for 2015

RONAN — Baby Daniel James Cartwright, Jr. was the first baby born in 2015 for Lake County and much of western Montana. Baby Cartwright rang in the New Year, Jan. 1, at 12:54 p.m. at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. The bouncing baby boy weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and joined three siblings, mot...

Special delivery  Special delivery

RONAN — Santa and Mrs. Claus didn’t fly into Ronan and St. Ignatius the week before Christmas. Instead they employed the help of some kind-hearted firemen to give them a first-class ride while spreading good feelings.  Every year, the Ronan Fire Department members chip in funds to purchas...

New Year’s Eve dinner brings community together New Year’s Eve dinner brings community together

RONAN – Families sent out 2014 with a laughter-filled, wholesome environment in Ronan, as Tribal Social Services Circle of Trust Youth Suicide Prevention Program hosted a dinner for a couple hundred folks.  The event included five hours of performances that included local youth Tyrell Lovegrove...

Maidens ‘throwback’ to honor alumni Maidens ‘throwback’ to honor alumni

RONAN – Athletes, cheerleaders and coaches dressed in “itchy-hot” uniforms pulled out of a closet of the past, the Maidens skipped playing on Ronan Event Center’s shiny new floor Dec. 22, instead planting their sneakers in the old high school gym for a night of “throwback”...

Boys basketball

  MISSOULA — The Chiefs toughed out a 50-72 loss against Loyola-Sacred Heart in Missoula Dec. 22. Chief Cedric Earthboy was the only Chief breaking into double digits with 20. Next in line in points for the Chiefs was Jeremiah North Piegan with eight. The Chiefs will return to challenge t...

City council considers affordable housing expansion

RONAN – Ronan City Council weighed the value of affordable housing expansion against possibly losing some of its tax base before tentatively approving a partnership with Lake County Community Development and City of Ronan Housing on Dec. 17.  Lake County Community Development has asked that the...

Girls basketball

  RONAN – The Maidens claimed redemption after a tough tip-off tourney to open the season picking up a pair of W’s at home. Friday the Maidens toppled Florence 50-33, leading the contest through every quarter. Maiden Lee Camel high-scored at the net, putting up 20 points for her tea...


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