Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Commissioners discuss jail expansion levy Commissioners discuss jail expansion levy

RONAN — The jail expansion levy was discussed during a community outreach meeting Oct. 6 at the Ronan Community Center, which was attended by all three Lake County commissioners, representatives from the Lake County Attorney’s Office and Lake County Sheriff’s Office.  The county loc...

Polson celebrates fall with Oktoberfest Polson celebrates fall with Oktoberfest

POLSON – The bratwurst sausages were hot and there were plenty of cold beverages to wash them down on Saturday during Polson’s first OktoberFest at the fairgrounds. The Polson Business Community and the Polson Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. Polson’s history isn’t exactly ful...

Ronan Police Department replaces old patrol units Ronan Police Department replaces old patrol units

RONAN – Santa Claus came a little early this year for the Ronan Police Department thanks to the addition of three brand new patrol vehicles. The 2019 Dodge Chargers, which have been on the streets since the first of the month, replaced the department’s well used 2002 Chevy Tahoe, 2006 Ford Cro...

Arlee high school celebrates homecoming week Arlee high school celebrates homecoming week

ARLEE – It was a week of festivities in Arlee as students, alumni, faculty and staff celebrated the 2019 homecoming. Students at the high school kicked off their Warrior and Scarlet school spirit with a hall-decorating contest on Monday. The junior class won the contest, followed by the seniors and ...

Sex trafficking signs shared during event Sex trafficking signs shared during event

POLSON – Many people dismiss human trafficking as more of a far-off international or distant big-city issue and mistakenly don’t realize that individuals are also exploited in the smaller cities within Montana. “Human trafficking, it happens right here,” said Grace Manchala as she ...

Youngsters get ‘under the lights’ experience Youngsters get ‘under the lights’ experience

POLSON – Six teams from the inaugural Mission Valley Flag Football League took the opportunity to showcase their gridiron talents in a ten-minute scrimmage under the lights at half-time during the Polson Pirates versus Frenchtown Broncs high school football game on Friday night. “It has been a...

Polson voters to decide on school infrastructure bond

POLSON – Voters living in the Polson School District will have two school improvement bond initiatives to consider in a mail-in election scheduled for Dec. 3. Starting on Nov. 13 election ballots will be mailed to registered school district voters. The elementary school bond would be for $30,431,000...

Cool cash gathered for ice arena Cool cash gathered for ice arena

POLSON – Folks are building an ice hockey rink by selling one $3 shaved ice treat at a time. This past summer, siblings Zayne and Summer Newman, along with friends Max Violett and Corben Carlson, teamed up to operate a shaved-ice stand. They donated their proceeds to the building fund of the Mission...

Polson celebrates homecoming week, teams win games Polson celebrates homecoming week, teams win games

POLSON – The Polson High School campus was buzzing with school spirit as the students, faculty and community members celebrated homecoming festivities last week. Homecoming activities included a parade, pep assembly, hall decorating, float construction, tailgate party, dress-up days, a barbeque and ...

Trail of bales winners announced, Harvest Fest celebrated Trail of bales winners announced, Harvest Fest celebrated

RONAN – Typical fall-like weather, cool temperatures and cloudy skies, welcomed this year’s visitors as they strolled amongst the many craft and food vendors during the 11th annual Ronan Harvest Fest. The event was held behind the Visitor’s Center along U.S. Highway 93 on Saturday. Hoste...


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