Articles Written By: Kent Luetzen
PABLO — A man that came from an unimaginable childhood found a relentless voice inside his head to follow his dreams — and overcame struggles in his life to become the fourth African American to win the Heisman Trophy college football honor. “Impossible ain’t nothing,” Johnny...
POLSON — Winter’s snow has melted away, but the trash decided to stay. So on Friday, April 29, Polson community members headed-out with garbage bags and gloves to clean the sides of roads and parks during the Clean Up Green Up event sponsored by Envision Polson Beautification Committee. ...
In an area that encourages tourists during the summer months, when it comes to invasive species, not all visitors are welcome to Flathead Lake. Zebra and quagga mussels are a huge concern for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation Natural Resources Department. ...
MISSOULA – A sea of purple and smiles lined the track in support of the Polson Pirate Special Olympic team in Missoula on Wednesday, April 20, as student athletes finally got their chance to compete after weeks of practicing. Special Education Teacher and Assistant Coach Melesa Butler was more...
POLSON — With a current season record of 9-2, it has been a successful start for the Polson Lady Pirates softball team. Although being a powerhouse in their district, Head Coach Larry Smith is looking to fine tune his team before the end of the season. “I would like to see us be a little more ...
RONAN — A team that has athletes across the spectrum and that can score points is a team that has potential, according to Ronan track and field coach Jim Benn. The Maidens and Chiefs were District Champs last season and are looking to hold that title again this year. “We have really good depth...
EUREKA - The Mission Valley Mariners traveled to Eureka to start their season in the Rendezvous Days Tournament. In their first game, the Mariners were looking for a win against Cranbrook on Saturday, April 23. A three-run second inning got the Mariners off to a solid start. Cranbrook tried to come...
RONAN – Staying cool, calm, and collected during a round of golf is the easy part for Ronan Maiden Tania Ulutoa. However, since this is her first year playing, it is the technique that she has been focusing on. “I played softball last year and I wanted to try something new,” Ulutoa...
POLSON – The journey to find Polson School District a new superintended has come to a temporary stop. On Monday, April 11, the Polson School Board approved Rex Weltz as interim superintendent for a one-year contract. Weltz has been the Polson High School Principal for the last four years and was hesita...
After a second place finish at State last year, the Ronan Maidens are looking for the title this time around. With a current record of 3-1, the Maidens are on the right track to reach that goal. Head Coach Kellie Manyhides is impressed with this group’s ability to step up to the plate. ...
