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O’Rourke Mullins listed to become Ronan city attorney

RONAN —The City of Ronan was expected to hire a third city attorney in less than a year’s time at a Monday council meeting.  Ronan attorney Kathleen O’Rourke Mullins was listed for hire on the town’s agenda as of press time.  Mayor Kim Aipperspach said the city’s...

Proposed threatened species listing could affect wolverines Proposed threatened species listing could affect wolverines

MISSION MOUNTAINS – In many ways the wolverine is nature’s original mountaineer. The large weasels rarely exceed 35 pounds, but have the capability to ascend entire mountains in a couple hours’ time, crush bone that is frozen solid, strangle polar bears to death, and nestle into homes const...

Multifunctional agriculture education offered to farmers, ranchers Multifunctional agriculture education offered to farmers, ranchers

RONAN — Multifunctional agriculture is a mouthful, but the term means developing another revenue source besides raising cows and horses or growing cherries on a farm or ranch. The Community Food and Agriculture Coalition and Lake County Community Development are excited to be offering a four-session...

Bald eagles admired along North Crow Road Bald eagles admired along North Crow Road

RONAN — A couple dozen bald eagles mesmerized residents in the Ronan area last week, as they flocked together in a field just north of North Crow Clubhouse.  “It’s been amazing to watch them,” said Tim Browne, a resident who lives near the field and was one of many people to p...

Valley wrestling teams meet up for Mixer/Duals event Valley wrestling teams meet up for Mixer/Duals event

Friday and Saturday were bustling in Ronan as teams from all over Western Montana came to participate in Ronan’s 45th annual wrestling tournament and 10th annual Western Montana Duals meet.  With approximately 350 wrestlers from 26 teams, including Arlee, Polson, Mission-Charlo, and Ronan, wres...

Chiefs drop one to Pirates

POLSON — The Chiefs took a 37-51 loss to the Polson Pirates on Friday, bringing the Chiefs to 1-4 for the season. Tim Woll netted nine for the Chiefs, followed by Alex Quequesah and Rhett Duffey with eight apiece. The Chiefs will head to Deer Lodge Jan. 10 and then return to host Troy on Jan. 11. ...

Maidens' hoops overtake Polson

POLSON – The Ronan Maidens led the Lady Pirates in Polson on Saturday from the first quarter and then held on tight to secure the 41-30 win.  Raymi Clairmont top scored for the Maidens, putting up 12 points while Malia Hamel was right behind with 11. The Maidens will play host to Deer Lodge ...

Inspections keep children safe Inspections keep children safe

RONAN — Each time a child makes it home safely on a school bus in Montana, thank a Highway Patrol trooper. When they aren’t out taking bad guys off the streets or clearing wreckage from state highways, the troopers provide an often overlooked, yet essential, task for school safety: inspectio...

Family homeless after fire

RONAN – Less than an hour after excitedly ripping open presents and celebrating a happy Christmas morning, a candle and a bit of leftover gift wrap sparked a fire that left a Ronan family homeless.  Lisa Rice said her 8-year-old son Brett woke her up around 9 a.m. to tell her their home was on ...

Winners take home holiday treasures

RONAN — The Holiday Treasures Christmas Drawing was held at the end of the Parade of Lights on Friday night Dec. 20. Thank you to Kandi Davis for putting together a very successful parade with lots of entries and lights, a few horses and Santa in the park around the bon fire.  Many thanks go to...


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