Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Kate Haake

North Crow wreck leaves one injured

NORTH CROW — A one-vehicle wreck on North Crow Road left a male teenager injured on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.  The Ronan Volunteer Fire Department, Salish and Kootenai Tribal Police and Ronan Ambulance responded to the call after a passerby called law enforcement agencies.  According...

Qwest grant to help with purchase of web design tools

RONAN — With the help of the Qwest Foundation, Ronan High School is preparing its multi-media class to build websites for local organizations and businesses that couldn’t otherwise afford a graphic designer.  On Oct. 19 the Qwest Montana president David Gibson and Montana First Lady Nancy...

Ag class dives into digestion

RONAN — Ghoulish decorations of guts and gore haunted many Ronan corners over Halloween weekend, but for Ronan High School’s advanced agricultural class, guts and gore were nothing out of the ordinary.  In their study of animal science on Wednesday, teacher Emory Wilson and his class part...

Ronan schools race to stay drug free

RONAN — With more than 250 Ronan students running 2.5 miles to the Ronan Middle School and High School on the last day of Red Ribbon Week, the school’s message was clear — staying active is a good way to remain drug free and healthy. “I think they had fun,” organizer Shelly B...

Young trendsetters spot frugal fashion

Only eight years out of high school and I’m already falling behind. As much time and energy as I devote to fashion, I can never be as hip as today’s youth. And what is it that makes them so trendy? Effortlessly, our teen fashion experts roll out of bed every morning in the cutest, most colorfu...

Stabbing suspect pleads not guilty, remains at liberty

POLSON — Jon Lozeau, 22, a suspect in a stabbing investigation, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment hearing on Oct. 27.  An omnibus hearing was set for Dec. 22 at 9 a.m., and a jury trial has been set for Feb. 28, 2011.  Lozeau, who was released on bond and was previously banned f...

Six steps help owners sell homes

In today’s flailing housing market, showing your home could be the make-it or break-it deal for perspective buyers. Here are some tips for making your home feel as homey to other families as it is to yours. 1. No nonsense, neutral colors. As your friend, I love the personality that comes out in y...

Simple dreams fulfilled by family-owned restaurant

RONAN — When Karen Joslin was first approached with the idea to run a restaurant in Ronan, she scoffed at the idea.  “No way. I ain’t (sic) moving to Ronan,” the native Californian exclaimed. In 2006 Joslin’s father and brother were visiting the Ronan area and spotted...

Loss to Belgrade ends Pirates' season

POLSON — With a 1-0 loss, the Pirate soccer season ended on Saturday in a semifinal game against the Belgrade Panthers.  The Polson Pirates had home-field advantage for the second playoff game in a row, but the advantage didn’t give the team the edge they hoped for.  The Belgrade ...

Brown, Reichner contend for district 9

RONAN — Republican incumbent Scott Reichner is vying for the House District 9 seat against Democrat Neal Brown. Both candidates believe in stricter penalties for drunk driving offenses, but Brown and Reichner differ on specific issues including Montana’s energy solutions and workers’ com...


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