Articles Written By: Kate Haake
RONAN — For the 23rd year in a row, Tim Ryan’s Mission Valley Scholarship “Golf Tourney and Writer’s Night” entertained golfers and local families. The event, which donates scholarship money to local students, drew spectators and athletes from all over Montana. After the golf...
Mouth ajar and in shock, I sat up appalled. “Did you just throw your bottle cap into the lake?” I asked. It was a statement more than a question. He threw the piece of metal over his head and into the Flathead Lake in one defiant motion of irreverence. I couldn’t believ...
It’s not everyday you meet a 95 year-old who still dances, much less one who insists on wearing heels while doing so. But a classy Ruby Moccabee is intent on wearing heels, even while she gardens at home. She’s almost a century old, has a lifetime of memories and advice and is eager to s...
RONAN — More than 20 years ago, Mission’s own country-western singer/songwriter, Tim Ryan, started a scholarship event that benefited several students throughout Lake County. On Friday, Ryan, golfers and other musical artists will continue to sponsor local scholars at the 23rd Annual Tim Ryan&...
A school without extracurricular activities or a fulltime kindergarten and with faculty reductions seems improbable. Students in overcrowded classrooms with limited access to art and music programs, schools with no middle school sports, and teachers overburdened with larger classes also paint a bleak picture...
RONAN — A two vehicle wreck forced one truck off the road and stalled traffic for nearly 20 minutes on Round Butte Road. Rocky Cote, Ronan, was attempting to turn onto Rocky Butte Road from Round Butte Road in his 1993 blue and silver Chevrolet S-10 extended cab truck. Will Harris of Ronan ...
RONAN — On Monday the Ronan School Board voted to approve the construction of several track and field additions to the new track, field and football field complex. Superintendent Andy Holmlund explained that he has received two bids for the track event additions, which include additional shot ...
PABLO — No injuries were sustained in a structure fire that engulfed the western side of Plum Creek Mill on Friday night. Authorities suspect flames from a cutting torch started the fire at about 8 p.m., Ronan Volunteer Fire Chief Mark Clary said. Salvage crews were using the cutting torch...
RONAN — After approving an ordinance that prohibited the sale of medical marijuana within city limits on June 29, the city council passed another ordinance on Monday prohibiting the use of medical marijuana “anywhere upon public property or within the public view” within Ronan’s city ...
The Culpepper and Merriweather circus visited Ronan on Sunday, featuring amazing acts of dexterity, flexibility and comedy. The family-friendly event drew kids and parents from all over Lake County, who were happy munching on peanuts and tasting snow cones, while watching some remarkable feats from ...
