Story from the Aug. 30, 1912 issue of the Ronan Pioneer History of Ronan will date hereafter from August 24, 1912, the date of the big fire. On that day at between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m., the exact minute being in dispute, a fire was discovered in the automobile garage of Crawford & Clairmont, in the alley to the rear of the Hart pool hall. By the time any one was on the ground the flames were eating their way into the icehouse of the Glacier Drug company and into Dr. Fuhrer’s garage and the pool hall. One of the fiercest winds of the season was blowing at the time, and it simply forced the fire ahead at a rate never before witnessed in the burning of a town or city. From the poo...
POLSON — The community came together to support the North Lake County Public Library as they hosted a unique fundraiser to reach their goal of $2.2 million for the library’s renovation project. On Saturday afternoon, a bit of the past flew into the Polson airport for the 75th anniversary of D-...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is looking for help in the Kitchen. Come in for an application. The annual meeting of the Polson Senior Center, Inc. will be held on Friday, Aug. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the center. We need your input at this meeting. The agenda will include the Annual Report, the nomi...
ST. IGNATIUS — We are thankful for all the firefighters that are out on the fire lines. Let’s be “Fire Wise” with all we do. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking to hire a site manager. They will work with the kitchen staff to plan meals, complete required computer work, visit...
The Lake County Courthouse Lawn came alive last Saturday with art, music and people during 52nd annual Sandpiper Art Festival. Presented by the Sandpiper Art Gallery, the event spanned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festival featured a varied lineup of regional fine art, artisans, crafters and live...
RONAN — The amount of water flowing into Flathead Lake peaked both lower and earlier than normal this year, frustrating those accustomed to the lake’s reliably clean, clear water for recreation, irrigation and power generation through the summer. The dam-managed lake at the headwaters of...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is accepting applications for a Director of Nutrition. Contact us for details and an application form. The annual meeting of the Polson Senior Center, Inc. will be held on Friday, Aug. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the center. We need your input at this meeting. The an...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is: Wednesday, Aug. 16: Salisbury steak, salad, dessert Friday, Aug. 18: Polish dogs, salad, dessert Monday, Aug. 21: tu...
YELLOW BAY — The clarity of Flathead Lake’s water is the same in 2023 as it was in 1977. This fact, emphasized Flathead Lake Biological Station Director Jim Elser, is something to be proud of. Elser, who also serves as Bierman Professor of Ecology for the University of Montana, spoke to visito...
News from CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Though cooler weekend weather and rains have helped suppression efforts, several large wildfires continue to burn on the Flathead Reservation. The Big Knife Wildfire, discovered on July 24, was started by lightning and has burned 4,86...
