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Articles with the Tag: Ronan

Ronan ‘Caravan of Lights’ parades through town Dec. 18

RONAN — This Friday’s Caravan of Lights in Ronan received a blessing from Lake County Commissioners and public health officials during a Zoom meeting last Tuesday, as well as from the Ronan City Council during last Monday’s meeting.  The parade, which begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 18, is de...

Thanksgiving dinner curbside style, drive up Thanksgiving dinner curbside style, drive up

Valley Journal    LAKE COUNTY — Various Mission Valley groups have reworked their traditional sit-down community Thanksgiving feast to maintain safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Ronan, the annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving dinner will be curbside pick-up only on Thursday, Nov. ...

Briefs for Nov. 25, 2020

Merry Market thinks  everyone deserves a merry Christmas News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — In Lake County, the poverty rate is 20.9 percent. That means 6,110 people in our community are living in poverty and likely will be unable to purchase Christmas gifts for their chil...

Lucky Strike bowling results Nov. 1-7

Merchant High Team Game:          Big Boyz Haulin’1273 High Team Series:    Access Montana3503 High Game Scratch:       Justin McElderry288 High Game Handicap:     Dan Wadsworth321 High Series Scratch:       Jus...

Briefs for Nov. 18, 2020

Ronan Thanksgiving dinner continues RONAN — The annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving dinner will be curbside pick up only on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Boys and Girls Club in Ronan.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are limiting volunteer help to ens...

Ronan woman pleads not guilty to criminal endangerment after pedestrians report almost being hit

A Ronan woman is accused of nearly hitting two pedestrians while allegedly driving drunk. Cheyenne Heartboltz Dewall, 59, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Nov. 12 to felony criminal endangerment. According to court records, on Oct. 3, law enforcement responded to two separate ca...

Thanksgiving dinner to-go Thanksgiving dinner to-go

LAKE COUNTY – Thanksgiving community feasts were a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Community meals across the valley are usually held in large dining rooms with people sitting together, but this year, people took the time to be thankful from their vehicles as they pick...

Gardipe gets 10 years for assault with machete

For assaulting a woman with a machete over the theft of five dollars, District Judge James Manley committed a Ronan man to the Montana Department of Corrections for 10 years with all but time served of 253 days suspended. Amiel Gardipe Jon Jr., 23, pled guilty to felony assault with a weapon on Aug. 17. T...

Lucky Strike bowling results for the week of Nov. 22-28

Merchant High Team Game:Lucky Strike Lanes1224 High Team Series:Clean Livin’        3425 High Game Scratch:Richard Jackson        269 High Game Handicap:Richard Jackson          284 High Series Scratch:Richard J...

Briefs for Oct. 28, 2020

Don’t let Halloween pass you by POLSON — New Life Church is hosting a Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch Bash. The Pumpkin Patch Bash team has been working hard to make this year’s event the safest experience for you and your family. Be sure to stop by for candy, free food, a cake drive, bicy...


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