Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Mike Moore

All or Nothing: Local runners race to individual, team honors at state

MISSOULA — An overcast sky and cool temperatures Saturday made for ideal running conditions at the state cross country meet at the University of Montana golf course. Golden yellow and bright orange leaves draped from limbs, fell and then scattered across green fields, providing a scenic backdrop as hun...

In-school suspension will supplement zero-tolerance policy

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Middle and High Schools have a zero-tolerance policy on late or missing work. In-school suspension will now help employ that policy for students who are falling behind. The zero-tolerance policy requires students to hand in completed homework on time. Teachers and student...

Charlo School Board considers education coalition

CHARLO – The Charlo School Board had a special guest during its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18. Mark Lambrecht, Executive Director from the Montana Quality Education Coalition ventured from his Helena office to update the board on current legislation and ask Charlo to become a member of t...

Broadband project to increase connection speed throughout state

RONAN - When thinking of Montana, most imagine craggy peaks and stunning valleys rather than broadband access, but that stands to change thanks to the Montana Broadband Project. During an Oct. 11 meeting at Mission Mountain Enterprises, broadband distributors and consumers came together to listen to Applied ...

Mail-in ballot includes planning levy move

RONAN – The city of Ronan needs voters to switch the mill for the planning levy to be taken back from Lake County and turned back over to the city of Ronan. According to Ronan Mayor Kim Aipperspach, the referendum voting is not adding any new taxes, but is just bringing the planning mill back to the ci...

Ronan city election candidates announced

RONAN – Four candidates are in the running for two seats on the Ronan City Council: a two-year seat in Ward 3 and a four-year seat in Ward 2. Scott Carey, Ward 3, is a technician at the Jore Corporation since 1999, and is a first-time candidate. Carey says he’s running because he’s unhap...

Connecting communities

The want and need for broadband Internet is at an all-time high; that’s no secret. With more and more consumers using the Web to video chat, stream movies and operate small businesses, Ronan Telephone Company is taking strides to increase broadband opportunities while lowering costs for customers. T...

Polson boys advance to semifinals, girls end season

The Polson boys’ soccer team had a long drive to Livingston last weekend for the opening round of the State A soccer tournament. The only goal of the game came from Polson’s James Larson during the 18-minute mark. When Jon Murphy sent a long ball over the Livingston defense, allowing Larson to he...

Polson improves at tourney

MISSOULA – The Polson Lady Pirate volleyball team faced some stiff competition this weekend as they headed to Missoula to play in the annual invitational tournament. Polson was the only Class A team invited to the tournament, and head coach Jan Toth was extremely proud of how her girls performed. &l...

Rough week: Maidens handed another pair of losses

RONAN – The Maidens changed their wardrobe for a good cause on Tuesday, Oct. 11, as they supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink jerseys. The Maidens continue to struggle, dropping to 0-13 overall after falling to Loyola and Florence. Against Loyola, the Breakers came out firing on a...


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