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Ronan teen staying positive despite battle for life Ronan teen staying positive despite battle for life

RONAN — Kendall Shae Schiele expected to spend his 18th birthday on July 3 surrounded by his family and his passion — horses. His equine love began when his young nephew, Dominiq, won a therapeutic pony that through its healing powers literally saved the young relative’s life. Instead, S...

Watch out for plants poisonous to horses

There are many plants in Lake County that have been suspected of being poisonous; however these plants vary greatly in their toxicities, the classes of animals affected and the conditions under which poisoning occurs. For example, a particular plant might provide good forage for cattle and horses, yet be poi...

Ronan playground receives funding Ronan playground receives funding

RONAN — The playground in Bockman Park is going to be even more fun for kids, thanks to a group of adults. The Lower Flathead Community Foundation donated $10,000 to the Ronan playgrounds, and both the CSKT Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation Department and S & K Electronics have pledged...

Cereal killers Cereal killers

The population of cereal leaf beetles due to favorable weather conditions exploded this spring, and the infant larva could destroy local cereal grain crops if left unmanaged.  “Any wheat producer should be on the lookout,” Jack Stivers, Lake County Extension agent said. “It’s ...

Crab Fest relocates, nets huge crowd Crab Fest relocates, nets huge crowd

Where in the world would folks wait in line for food with more than 275 people and not get crabby? And wait two years to crab? Ronan’s Crab Fest, that’s where. The unprecedented crowd grabbed 640 pounds of crab for $20 bucks a plate Friday night at the Lake County Fairgrounds, according ...

MME Spring Fling delights clients, staff alike MME Spring Fling delights clients, staff alike

RONAN —Huge smiles, black suits and dancing clients were the order of the day during Mission Mountain Enterprises’ eighth annual Spring Fling. Mission Mountain Enterprises in Ronan is a private, nonprofit corporation seeking to provide “high-quality, community-based services to i...

Valley Journal honored at 128th annual MNA Convention Valley Journal honored at 128th annual MNA Convention

News from the Montana Newspaper Association MISSOULA — During the 128th annual Convention of the Montana Newspaper Association, the Better Newspaper Contest Awards, judged by the North Dakota Newspaper Association, were presented at the June 15 banquet emceed by Missoula Mayor John Engen. The Val...

A tropical beach would be nice

RONAN — Summer has officially arrived. Now, if only the weather would cooperate. Wouldn’t it be nice to be relaxing on a tropical beach somewhere? Our birthday dinner is this Friday, June 26. Come on in and join us for a great roast beef dinner and listen to wonderful music. We will raffle off...

Traveling petting zoo delights residents Traveling petting zoo delights residents

RONAN — Small droppings marked the trail to the petting zoo Thursday — right up the concrete steps and through the doors of the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.  Custodians, nurses and aides didn’t mind keeping tabs on little messes, because the heifer, the pony, the bunnie...

Lake County 4H 5k fun run draws a crowd Lake County 4H 5k fun run draws a crowd

RONAN — Hundreds of runners and walkers showed up en masse last weekend as Ronan hosted a Lake County 4-H 5K run, breaking the ice of a chilly winter and spring while driving the running and walking enthusiasts outdoors once more. One runner, Polson resident Greg Collins, said he had just finished a se...


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