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Bowling results for Lucky Strike

Lucky Strike bowling results for Sept. 29-Oct. 5   Sunday Night Mixed High Team Game: Lucky Strikers 905  High Team Series: Lucky Strikers 2567  Men High Game Scratch: Brad Stevens 279 High Game Handicap: Brad Stevens 279    High Series Scratch: Brad Stevens 6...

Funny money: Theater teaches finance to schoolchildren Funny money: Theater teaches finance to schoolchildren

RONAN – Compound interest, credit, and saving money are complex topics of financial literacy that the majority of America’s adults struggle to understand and execute. According to the Federal Reserve, in 2013, households on average have $15,185 in credit card debt, $147,133 in mortgage debt, and ...

Make Halloween a safe event

News from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services Halloween is a fun and spooky time of year for kids. Make Trick-or-Treating safe for your little monsters by following a few of these safety tips:  1. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent falls.  2...

Donation provides swim lessons Donation provides swim lessons

News from the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County RONAN — The first week in October marked the beginning of a new opportunity for Ronan Boys & Girls Club members. Kathy Gallagher and Alice Gleason, longtime members of the former Ronan Swimming Pool Association, design...

Kicking Horse students participate in Operation Christmas Child Kicking Horse students participate in Operation Christmas Child

RONAN — It was a chance meeting that brought Kicking Horse Job Corps nursing student Elsa Fissehaye and Hamilton resident Karla West together on an flight to Denver this spring. It was no coincidence that the two kind-hearted individuals stayed in contact after the flight, and worked together with othe...

Parents, student ask Ronan school board to reconsider cheerleading Parents, student ask Ronan school board to reconsider cheerleading

RONAN —Two parents and a student asked the Ronan school board on Oct.14 to consider alternatives to eliminating the school’s winter cheerleading program. They also asked the administration to address ongoing harassment of the cheerleaders at games this year. Parent Lisa Corbett said high schoo...

Volunteers needed to help seniors prepare taxes

POLSON — Montana’s AARP Tax-Aide, the state’s largest free volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service, is seeking volunteers to assist in tax assistance and preparation for the 2013 tax year. This program targets seniors and low to moderate income folks. Volunteers of all ages and...

Ronan names police chief

RONAN — Valent Maxwell, 54, of Klawok, Alaska is scheduled to take over as Ronan chief of police on Oct. 28.  Mayor Kim Aipperspach said the city council interviewed three candidates for the position, after receiving five applications.  “It was hard to decide who was best,” ...

Robbers steal donations, smash door to Ronan library Robbers steal donations, smash door to Ronan library

RONAN – The Ronan Library was closed over the weekend after burglars struck late Friday night and stole its donation jar.  Librarian Michelle Fenger said she received a call at 9:20 p.m. on Friday night because the alarm was going off. When law enforcement arrived on the scene they found a rock...

Harvest Fest hay bale winners announced Harvest Fest hay bale winners announced

RONAN — The results are in and the ballots counted for Ronan’s Harvest Fest hay bale and scarecrow challenge.  Lake Co. 4-H grand champion pig took first place with Harvest Foods sunny sunflowers running in a close second. Honorable mention went to Mountain West Co-op with the notorious t...


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