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Multiple candidates file for local seats Multiple candidates file for local seats

Municipal elections in the Mission Valley’s three incorporated communities suddenly became races when multiple candidates filed on, or just before, the deadline of June 21.  All three towns went from one, or in Polson’s case, no candidates for mayor to contests for each seat. In St. Ignat...

Ronan Seniors for June 30, 2021

RONAN — Good morning from all the smiling faces at the Mission Valley Senior Center. We are running our “Senior of the Year” contest through the end of July. If you know of someone who has contributed a lot to the community, please recommend him/her for “Senior of the Year.” Win...

St. Luke doctor awarded for dedication to teaching others St. Luke doctor awarded for dedication to teaching others

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare  RONAN ­­­— Dr. Zach Hovorka was recently recognized by Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences as one of their Preceptors of the Year. He was voted by students in this region to receive the award for going above and beyond as an ins...

Chainsaw sculptors put skills to test at carving event Chainsaw sculptors put skills to test at carving event

RONAN — Where many people see a plain old massive pine log, Julie Zimmerman sees something a little different. Somewhere deep in the log behind the thick bark, she envisions a work of art just waiting to come out with a little coaxing from her chainsaw.  Zimmerman is a chainsaw artist from the ...

Safe Harbor hosts Pride Month celebration Safe Harbor hosts Pride Month celebration

RONAN – Sharing the pride is coming to town on Saturday, June 26, in the Ronan City Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A picnic and fun activities are on the schedule. It will be a time to connect, visit and support the concept of “Love Is Love.” Pride Month is dedicated to the uplifting of ...

The Red Poppy’s new owner continues vision The Red Poppy’s new owner continues vision

  RONAN — The Red Poppy’s new owner, Don Burgess, was born and raised in Missoula, and has deep ties to the Mission Valley. He taught for several years at Two Eagle River School in Pablo and, as a kid, came to his family’s “little duck shack” at the edge of Ninepipe Rese...

Schmidt pleads guilty to two felonies

A Ronan man admitted to his role in the assault of his former girlfriend this past February. Bojai Dominick Grant-Schmidt, 20, pleaded guilty at District Court in Polson June 17, to strangulation of a partner or family member and criminal endangerment, both felonies. The pleas were entered as part of an agre...

Ronan Seniors for June 23, 2021

RONAN — Welcome to summer. Hope you are all wearing your sunscreen and drinking lots of water. We are running our “Senior of the Year” contest through the end of July. If you know someone who has contributed a lot to the community, recommend him/her for “Senior of the Year.” ...

Lucky Strike bowling results for May 16-29

Monday Night Fun Night Spring League Game Played: Dutch Doubles   First Place:  Donata Healy and John Roylance  Second Place: Joan Thompson and Moe Schoon Third Place: Jerry Powell and Jeff Lulow  St. Luke Hospital Spring League Men High Game Scratch:    ...

Man sentenced for vehicular homicide Man sentenced for vehicular homicide

A Ronan man was sentenced at District Court in Polson on May 27 to 20 years in the Montana State Prison with 10 years suspended for causing a car crash that killed his passenger. During a change of plea hearing on March 4, Kenneth Lozeau Jr., 27, entered a plea of guilty to vehicular homicide while under the...


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