RONAN – The annual water report revealed that Ronan’s water meets state and federal standards for water quality. The report calls the document a “snapshot” of the water quality for the year. Water from both of the city’s wells was tested at Montana Environmental Laboratory in Kalispell during 2018. The tests monitor five different types of contaminants that could have negative health impacts on residents if found in the water. According to the report, the levels of all types of contaminants in Ronan’s city water are all deemed safe. Some contaminants were detected in the city’s drinking water, but all were at safe levels. For example, the h...
POLSON – The Polson City Commission approved a number of measures intended to revitalize Polson’s downtown. At its June 3 meeting, commissioners approved applications for funding from the Polson Redevelopment Agency from the Cove Deli and Betty’s Diner. The commission also approved a zoning...
PABLO – The Lake County Montana Relay for Life has been raising funds in support of the American Cancer Society’s battle against cancer in the Mission Valley for many years, and they are starting a new era. On Saturday, they will hold their first one-mile fun run/walk, 5K and 10K fundraising even...
PABLO – The Lake County Montana Relay for Life has been raising funds in support of the American Cancer Society’s battle against cancer in the Mission Valley for many years, and they are starting a new era. On Saturday, they will hold their first one-mile fun run/walk, 5K and 10K fundraising even...
LAKE COUNTY – Four unrelated drug busts in a 24-hour period kept the Lake County Sherriff’s Office extra busy last week. The criminal activity started early on Monday, June 3, at 6:25 a.m. when 28-year-old Seth Williams, of Polson, was arrested in Ronan. Lake County Sheriff Don B...
Fishermen: I thought a short note to you all would be appropriate considering most would like to know when there is good fishing within walking distance if you live in Polson. Recent warm weather has activated smallmouth bass and perch. Yesterday, May 31, my faithful dog, Molly, and I motored in...
ST. IGNATIUS — My dentist told me I need a crown; I was like “I know, right!” Our next foot clinic will be on Friday, June 28, from 10 a.m.-noon. Please call the center at 406-745-4462 to make your appointment. Bingo is played after almost every lunch. Our building is availab...
POLSON — All my life I thought air was free ... until I bought a bag of chips. There will be an AARP Safe Driving Class on June 18 at 8:30 a.m. Call the center at 406-883-4735 to reserve a spot. There will be no bingo on Friday, June 14. Bingo will resume on Friday, June 21, with the doors ...
RONAN — Summer will soon be here for the kids and they will be out of school. Congratulations to all the area graduates. Now on to the next adventures in life. On Thursday, June 13, we will have our monthly evening meal. There are crafts on Wednesdays following the noon meal. ...
By Rob Zolman Valley Journal About 250 students at the Salish Kootenai College turned their tassels during the school’s commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon...
