Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Daniel Martynowicz

Local groceries roll out ‘Choose Local’ campaign Local groceries roll out ‘Choose Local’ campaign

RONAN — Ronan’s Harvest Foods began labeling locally produced food in October as part of a partnership with Mission Mountain Food Enterprises.  As the brain-child of the Five Valley Food and Agriculture Summit held in December of 2011, MTCC AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer Shay Farmer said it h...

Young Polson wrestlers weather adversity Young Polson wrestlers weather adversity

POLSON — The Polson Pirates, coming off two straight division titles, have one of the youngest teams head coach Bob Owen has ever led.  The Pirate wrestling squad boasts a large roster of 29 athletes; however, of these 29 wrestlers, only two are seniors. This, compared with the team’s fiv...

Ronan moves forward on library district Ronan moves forward on library district

RONAN — Several items were on the Ronan City Council’s agenda last week, including the possible creation of a new library district.  Board member Rosa Tougas was pleased to announce that the library had obtained the 620 signatures required to create a new library district. The new library...

Young Mission-Charlo wrestlers have high hopes for season Young Mission-Charlo wrestlers have high hopes for season

This year, Mission-Charlo wrestling boasts one of the largest (and youngest) teams head coach Lyle Cronk has ever coached.  The 18-man squad consists of two seniors, two juniors and 14 underclassmen.  “It looks really good for the future,” Cronk said. “We have a good team an...

The 'X' Men: Brothers bowl 300 in same night The 'X' Men: Brothers bowl 300 in same night

RONAN — Perfection is almost impossible to attain in life, as it implies the individual in question can reach no higher point — he is the very best at what he does and can never be beaten, only tied.  As perfection is so elusive, few activities offer it as a possibility.  Bowling ...

Educational playground to ‘put Ronan on the map’ Educational playground to ‘put Ronan on the map’

Ronan’s city park has become the cornerstone of almost every community event. From concerts to Harvest Fest to field trips to the Parade of Lights, the park has something for everyone. Understanding this well, Ronan Parks Director Jennifer Rolfsness had an epiphany several years ago while attending ...

Community gives big to local kids Community gives big to local kids

MISSION VALLEY — Despite continuing economic woes at nearly every socio-economic level, donations to local nonprofits Share the Spirit and Toys for Tots remained high throughout Lake County and helped bring joy to thousands of children.  “I think we did just as well this year as we did la...

Charging documents shed light on Dixon murder Charging documents shed light on Dixon murder

DIXON — Prosecutors say a man who is charged in the brutal Dec. 6 home invasion murder of Dixon resident Doug Morigeau was on hallucinogenic drugs when he stabbed Morigeau 54 times. According to the court documents, Flathead Tribal Police, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies, a Montana Highway Patrol ...

Dixon murder among many linked to ‘Spice’

DIXON — According to charging documents, the man accused of killing Doug Morigeau and injuring his wife Cheryl during a home invasion in Dixon Dec. 6, Nathan Lee William Calvert, confessed to attacking the Morigeaus after smoking “Spice” for nearly two weeks “almost constantly.”...

New coach sparks motivation in Ronan wrestlers New coach sparks motivation in Ronan wrestlers

RONAN — Like many wrestling squads in the valley, the Ronan Chiefs have always had a strong tradition and team when it comes to wrestling. However, new head coach Cory Johnston says this year they’re “opening up a lot of eyes,” thanks in large part to the Chief’s four seniors...


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