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Articles with the Tag: Ronan

Spring blizzard to be expected in Montana

RONAN — I was under the impression that spring was here and now we are having a “mini blizzard” going on outside. I guess it’s just regular old Montana weather. The next foot clinic will be on Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m.-noon. Call (406) 676-2371 and we will put your name on t...

Ronan goes green for St. Patrick’s Day Ronan goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

RONAN — Ronan embraced Irish culture this weekend as an annual St. Patrick’s Day parade marched through the city’s spectator-lined downtown.  In stark contrast to last week, temperatures hovered around 30 degrees Fahrenheit; the wind howled and snow fell. Not letting the dreary weat...

Local hero’s new ride returns lost freedom Local hero’s new ride returns lost freedom

RONAN — Marine Lance Cpl. Tomy Parker’s platoon was returning from combat patrol in Afghanistan when Parker lived every soldier’s worst nightmare.  An improvised explosive device placed by insurgents exploded beneath him in Dec. 2010. His left leg was amputated at the hip and his ri...

Ronan council seeks to move forward with MREC Ronan council seeks to move forward with MREC

RONAN - Council members had much to discuss during last week's Ronan City Council meeting.  Public Works Director Dan Miller nominated Sherrie McBurney, Ray Aylesworth and Robin Nelson to serve three-year terms and Kevin Kirsch to serve a one-year term on the city's board of adjustments.  Mil...

Woman bowls 300 at Lucky Strike Lanes Woman bowls 300 at Lucky Strike Lanes

RONAN — This has certainly been a year of firsts for Lucky Strike Lanes and the local bowling community.  First, the Starkel brothers bowled a 300 game on the same night during league play — something that’s never happened before in the state of Montana.  Next, Julian Dullin...

Celebrate, welcome spring

RONAN —Welcome to spring. To celebrate, we will have a special chicken dinner at noon on Wednesday, March 20. We will have door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and special music by Marvin Bauer. All are invited to attend, and the cost is only $4/$5, depending on your age. Senior commodities are here; and if ...

Ronan wrestlers place at national tournament Ronan wrestlers place at national tournament

RONAN — For three former Ronan wrestling stars, a bond that began in middle school carries through to college and has become a tangible force in their combined success. The tremendous trio includes Montana State University Northern redshirt sophomore Mickey Cheff, redshirt freshman Toby Cheff and ju...

Local woman opens beading supply shop Local woman opens beading supply shop

RONAN — With a vintage suitcase painted with flowers in the front window, Dacia Whitworth’s bead supply store beckons shoppers and visitors to Ronan’s Main Street.  Northern Creations opened on Feb. 1, and Whitworth, owner and proprietor, was selling beads out of the box before she ...

St. Luke receives national recognition for quality improvement St. Luke receives national recognition for quality improvement

RONAN — As changes in the nationwide health care system continue at an unprecedented rate, measuring the improvement of the quality of that care becomes a major focal point. To that end, the National Rural Health Resource Center has initiated a public recognition program of critical access hospitals...

Best ‘Irish’ dressed to win special prize

RONAN — Just when we began to think that spring is here, nature has to let us know that winter is still around.  The foot clinic and our St. Patrick’s Day celebration are on Wednesday, March 13. There will be corned beef and cabbage,door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Meals are at noon for $...


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