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Articles with the Tag: Ronan

Supply and demand: It’s that time of year again Supply and demand: It’s that time of year again

Teachers all over the valley are sending out lists of school supplies with items for students to collect and return to school including: pencils, erasers, folders, scissors and paper; but some parents are confused as to why they need to purchase a sometimes long list of items. “It seems like a lot o...

Kicking Horse Job Corps enrollment reopens Kicking Horse Job Corps enrollment reopens

RONAN – Crystal Horsley wants to follow in her mother’s footsteps to be a diesel mechanic.  “It’s really good pay and it’s something that’s really never going to go away,” Horsley said. “I figure it’s going to be a good job.”  The 16...

Summer readers log 9,000 hours Summer readers log 9,000 hours

RONAN — Lucas Johnson sat with his eyes transfixed upon the box of Beyblades toys as several dozen other children also fidgeted anxiously, waiting for Ronan librarian Michelle Fenger to draw a name from a basket. “I put all 18 tickets in for that one,” Johnson said.  Johnson won ...

Two sets of spikes needed to stop driver

POLSON — At about 11:08 p.m. on August 3, a call to Lake County dispatch reported a hit-and-run with property damage.  A by-stander said a female allegedly backed her Cadillac into a fence at the condominium development by the entrance to Boettcher Park. When the witness approached the drive...

Going through hail: Cowboys battle it out in roundpen Going through hail: Cowboys battle it out in roundpen

RONAN — The same hailstorm that evacuated the rodeo in Missoula on Friday made a difficult task even more challenging for three Ronan cowboys competing in the second annual Round Pen Shootout, sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Breeders Association.  “When the rain came up and the wind came ...

Group thankful for teamwork to beautify Ronan

RONAN — As summer starts to fade, I realize there are people who have made our town more enjoyable and need to be thanked and recognized. Like Bev’s Bloomers, Moiese Green House and Valley Greenhouse, who donated flowers for our visitor center and Main Street. Also the many businesses that pur...

Jore Corporation works with EPA to resolve spill concerns

RONAN — Jore Corporation intends to cooperate fully with the Environmental Protection Agency to resolve environmental concerns currently being monitored at its Ronan plant, officials said last week. On August 1, a 21-day public comment period began for a proposed agreement between the EPA and Jore C...

Rotational grazing can control whitetop

Now you see it, now you don’t. That’s the story with the invasive and difficult-to-treat weed known as whitetop on Jake Yoder’s pastures outside of St. Ignatius. With NRCS assistance, this spring Jake Yoder implemented a high stock density grazing system on his pastures. Historically, Jake ...

Online registration now open for Ronan-Pablo Fall Hunter Education class

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks PABLO — Online registration is open now for the Ronan-Pablo Fall Hunter Education course. Register online at fwp.mt.gov; click Hunter Ed Schedule and follow directions to register. Or copy link: http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/hunterEd.html. For those...

Lake County Fair grand, reserve champions listed Lake County Fair grand, reserve champions listed

RONAN — Participants in the Lake County Fair earned ribbons for their efforts July 29-Aug. 3. Results of the Grand and Reserve Champions are: Sr. Beef Showmanship-Grand: Nichole Lake Sr. Beef Showmanship-Reserve: Tyler Delaney Jr. Beef Showmanship-Grand: Kane Olson Jr. Beef Showmanship-Rese...


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