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New coach sparks motivation in Ronan wrestlers New coach sparks motivation in Ronan wrestlers

RONAN — Like many wrestling squads in the valley, the Ronan Chiefs have always had a strong tradition and team when it comes to wrestling. However, new head coach Cory Johnston says this year they’re “opening up a lot of eyes,” thanks in large part to the Chief’s four seniors...

Christmas tradition lives on after 83 years Christmas tradition lives on after 83 years

A subtle patina veils the aged wooden floor at the North Crow Clubhouse, where neighbors gather for the annual Christmas program. The furnace slumbers quietly near the kitchen, warmth from flannel-clad bodies keeping the quaint meeting place a cozy temperature.  Christmas lights twinkle on a tree in ...

Hit-and-run victim identified Hit-and-run victim identified

RONAN — County officials have identified the victim of a Dec. 11 hit-and-run in Ronan as 63-year-old Robert E. Vanguten.  According to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County 911 received a report of an unresponsive adult male lying in the parking lot a Ronan ta...

Ronan seeks to reclassify Spring Creek Ronan seeks to reclassify Spring Creek

RONAN — Several important items were up for discussion during last week’s city council meeting in Ronan.  City Attorney James Raymond asked the council to approve a new FEMA digital floodplain map resolution. The resolution would essentially convert Ronan’s floodplain map to a digit...

Shepherd’s Table builds community through food Shepherd’s Table builds community through food

RONAN — Nearly 100 friends, families and community members gathered at the Ronan Senior Center Tuesday night, Dec. 11 for good food, good music and a difficult to explain sense of community and camaraderie. Considering that the event takes place every Tuesday night, the atmosphere at the Shepherd&rs...

UPDATED: Body found in Ronan victim of hit-and-run UPDATED: Body found in Ronan victim of hit-and-run

RONAN — Local law enforcement are investigating the death of a 62-year-old man who was apparently killed by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday evening near the Valley Club bar on Third Avenue. According to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake Count...

Chiefs get down to business

The Ronan Chiefs made short work of the Thompson Falls wrestlers in a home dual last Thursday, winning 46-24. “We had several athletes stand out in this dual,” coach Cory Johnston said. “Many of them worked hard all week to get down to the next weight class to make us a more competitive ...

Maidens open season against Whitefish, Frenchtown

The Ronan girls’ basketball team went 1-1 at a tip-off tournament held in Hamilton and Corvallis over the weekend. The Maidens beat the Whitefish Lady Bulldogs 44-29 on Friday. Raymi Clairmont led the Maidens with 17 points and seven rebounds while going six for nine from the free throw line. Freshm...

Chiefs down Whitefish, fall to Frenchtown

The Ronan Chiefs started their season with a win over Whitefish and loss to Frenchtown in a weekend tip-off tournament held in Hamilton and Corvallis. On Friday, the Chiefs won a hard-fought game against the Whitefish Bulldogs, 59-56. Kollin Wroblewski led Ronan in scoring with 15 points, adding six rebou...

Help save Ronan’s library

RONAN — Residents of the Ronan School District: the Ronan City Library needs your signature on a petition to create a library district in order to stay open. The City of Ronan is not able to continue to support the library’s financial needs; therefore the library will close. Petitions to creat...


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