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Bond reduced in Lozeau homicide case Bond reduced in Lozeau homicide case

POLSON – Judge James A. Manley lowered bail Nov. 5 for a Ronan man set to stand trial in February on murder charges for allegedly shooting and killing his brother.  Bond was reduced from $1 million to $300,000 for Harry Lozeau, 53, who led authorities on a two-day long man hunt through rugged t...

Holiday Treasures opportunities stashed all over Ronan

RONAN — Holiday shopping in Ronan offers a chance at big prizes.  The Ronan Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Treasures program kicked off Nov. 7 and will run through Dec. 19, when drawings will be held for a number of prizes after the Parade of Lights.  “We call it the Chamber&...

Volleyball Divisional Smackdown Volleyball Divisional Smackdown

RONAN — After falling into the loser bracket with a first match loss, the Maidens came back to win a couple just missing out on Saturday play. Game one pitted the Maidens against Thompson Falls in the third match of Thursday’s opening day of Divisional play, all taking place on the Maidens hom...

Men at Work Men at Work

RONAN – Roads to post-graduate career opportunities are diverse, K. William Harvey third and fourth grade boys learned last week.  The school hosted its second career fair for youngsters, with 18 male presenters from different walks of life letting students know the ins and outs of what they do...

Reporter tells of backcountry adventure Reporter tells of backcountry adventure

RONAN – Journalist Perri Knize utilized extreme dedication in convincing a group of elusive and exclusive all-male historical re-enactors to allow her to follow them on a backcountry adventure through the Rocky Mountains.  Knize detailed her year-long endeavor, that resulted in a published Nati...

Arson suspected in Ronan fire

State and county officials are investigating a suspected arson fire that occurred on Pache Lane on Tuesday, Oct. 28.  According to Ronan Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Clary a report of a fully-engulfed home came in before 9 p.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, the blaze seemed to be contai...

Former police chief files suit against City of Ronan

Former Ronan Police Chief John Mitchell filed a lawsuit Oct. 16 in Lake County District Court alleging the City of Ronan violated public meetings laws and employee policy requirements when he was demoted and fired earlier this year.  The complaint claims Mitchell was a model employee who never receiv...

Mission, Ronan heading to Divisionals Mission, Ronan heading to Divisionals

  FLORENCE – At Florence Saturday, the Lady Bulldogs surprise attacked opponents to pick up wins and qualify for a spot at the Western B Divisional Volleyball Tournament next weekend. Ronan struggled to pick up a win but had an automatic bid for advancement into Divisional play. Beginning wi...

Opportunity for value-added agriculture abounds

RONAN – Montana is part of America’s great bread basket, but nearly 80 percent of the state’s grains are shipped overseas to be processed. Lake County Community Development has spent the last year organizing a conference for Montana Farmer’s Union that explains how farmers can engage ...

Raffle to help fund new van

RONAN — The Lake County Council on Aging is selling raffle tickets for two Samsung Galaxy tablets, a homemade quilt, a music box, a Wii Infinity and many more prizes. Proceeds benefit the transportation program of the Lake County Council on Aging and the purchase of a new van. Tickets are $2 each or...


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