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Woman dies after wreck in Ronan

RONAN — A woman has died of injuries sustained in a July 9 rollover wreck that occurred six miles south of Ronan near Ninepipe Reservoir at 10:10 a.m.  Vivian Thompson, 77, of Missoula, died after being revived in the ambulance on the way to St. Luke Hospital in Ronan and flown to Kalispell Reg...

Relay tells tales of loss, triumph Relay tells tales of loss, triumph

The candlelit bags twinkled individually as they encircled the Ronan High School track in an embrace of light – a shining beacon of hope for those who are fighting cancer and a reminder of how many bright souls have flickered out because of the disease.  On Friday Lake County Relay for Life rai...

Ronan hires outside legal help in class action suit

RONAN – The City of Ronan has hired a Missoula law firm to handle a class action lawsuit filed against the town’s government and police department.  Jasper, Smith and Olsen law firm will represent the City in a class action federal suit filed June 3 against the town, its mayor, former pol...

Former parks and recreation director files lawsuit

RONAN — The former parks and recreation director for the City of Ronan has filed a wrongful discharge suit against the City, alleging the last two years of her employment was rife with internal personnel conflict that ultimately led to her dismissal.  The lawsuit comes approximately seven month...

Get crazy in Ronan with sales, golf, farmers market Get crazy in Ronan with sales, golf, farmers market

RONAN — There’s always a good reason to visit the ranching community of Ronan, whether it’s the Mission Mountain view, the scenic golf course, or the surprisingly great restaurants to choose from.  But this weekend, the town goes absolutely bonkers with the Crazy Days sales events o...

Drill prepares responders, hospital for real life scenarios Drill prepares responders, hospital for real life scenarios

RONAN — A joint training exercise encompassing Ronan Ambulance, Ronan Fire Department, Lake County Office of Emergency Management, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes County Office of Emergency Management, Lake County Dispatch, Kicking Horse Job Corps, and St. Luke Community Healthcare took place o...

Free summer lunch served up at schools Free summer lunch served up at schools

RONAN – Most of the halls of Ronan High School were eerily empty last week, but the laughter of young De-Ja-Nay Littlemarry rang through the cafeteria as she ran up to the feeding line to peak into the warming trays.  “Lunchtime! Luchtime!” she sang as the smell of chicken wafted th...

Bring aluminum cans to Mission Valley Senior Center

RONAN — Silence is golden. At least is feels that way after two weeks of noisy grandkids. After two weeks of company, everyone has gone home. Maybe things will get back to normal, if that actually ever happens. Our condolences to the Mook and Pederson families, as both have recently lost loved ones....

Raffle helps fund handicap ramp

  RONAN — Many, many years ago, I was at an amusement park in Portland, Ore. One of their biggest attractions was a big, wooden roller coaster. I was a chicken, never went on it and have always regretted it. Last Wednesday, my daughter and I took four grandkids to Silverwood, where there is a b...

City of Ronan’s insurance coverage part of lawsuit concerns

RONAN — The extent of insurance coverage for the City of Ronan and Ronan Police Department has come into question because of a class action lawsuit recently filed against the two entities and city leadership. Last week Mayor Kim Aipperspach said he couldn’t comment on whether or not the city o...


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