Articles Written By: Mike Moore
ST. IGNATIUS – It was a tough day for the Mission Rockies as they returned from a brief hiatus on the field due to end of year school functions. The team played against the defending Babe Ruth League Champions, the Missoula Pioneers. The game was called early in the seventh inning due to the 10-r...
The Mission Valley Mariners baseball team picked up big wins this past week after they defeated the Hamilton Red Sox at home, and a pair of clutch wins over the Missoula Pioneers and the Bitterroot Bucs on the road after dropping two games to Libby on June 13. At Libby, the Loggers rallied to pick up a pa...
POLSON – Youngsters ages 8 to 17 interested in planes, aviation and adventure came out to the Polson airport on Saturday, June 11 to receive a free plane ride during the annual Young Eagle Program. Each year, members of Lake County’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) provide a pancake break...
RONAN – Many local parents took proactive steps to increase safety for their children this past week by utilizing the free Child ID kits provided by Lake County’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP volunteers gave out free Child Safety Files to all seeking them at the Ronan Public...
RONAN – Ronan school district trustees approved a substantial technology purchase during a regularly scheduled meeting on June 13. According to Ronan information technology director Cory Fuchs, the purchase includes installing 65 promethean boards and 120 32-gigabyte iPod Touch devices, which...
RONAN – Despite below average temperatures and rain, more than 250 people in 20 teams arrived at the Ronan Sports Complex to relay for a cure during the 16th annual Lake County Relay for Life June 18-19. Held in Polson for the past 15 years, this year’s relay was held in Ronan for the first time....
Somewhere in the Montana wilderness Bernice Ende is finishing the final leg of her 6,000 mile, two and a half year trek across North America. During her journey, Ende has lived her life at three miles per hour on the back of her trusty horse Heart, a paint gelding and Essie Pearl, a Norwegian Fjord. Claire, ...
POLSON – Makiy Tamcke was all smiles Wednesday at the Polson fairgrounds as he was presented the most prized medal a boy scout can earn. More than 30 friends, family, and fellow scouts came out to the fairgrounds to show their support. Tamcke was presented with the prestigious Eagle Scout award, an ...
POLSON – Polson’s Splash Classic had players and fans temporarily splashing around this year. Heavy afternoon thunderstorms on Saturday kept the players from the field for around an hour, before drying out. The tournament continued to be a big hit, as the tournament is now one of the largest in t...
KALISPELL – June 6 was a rough day for the Mission Valley Mariners, as they dropped an early lead to fall to the AA Kalispell Lakers, 13-8. The Mariners wasted no time grabbing a quick lead as they jumped to 7-0 during the first two innings. Kalispell didn’t lay down, and cut the deficit to tw...
