Local News
RONAN — The Ronan Chiefs took on Stevensville’s Yellowjackets for a football game on their home field Friday night with homecoming excitement in the air. It was a hard-fought game, but in the end, the Chiefs lost 10-26. The Chiefs got their touchdown when Kolby Finley, the team quarterback, saw an opening and decided to run the ball to the end in the second quarter. Ronan Chiefs head coach Traise Williams said, “There was something missing in every play and that stops things from clicking.” However, he said the Chiefs plan on working hard to prepare for their next game so they can bring home the win. During halftime events, homecoming wa...
News from AgWest Farm Credit RONAN — Ronan High School students were recently awarded a $65,000 from AgWest. AgWest Farm Credit is a financial service cooperative that provides lending, crop insurance, and advisory services to the Agriculture industry. Each year their Local Advisory Committe...
RONAN — On Thursday, Sept. 21, Mission Valley United Methodist Church invited the community to attend a celebration of International Peace Day, a global event endorsing non-violence and harmony. Last year Clarise Wittenger, from the Mission contingent of the church, encouraged the creation and dedic...
News from the Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — Work continues on the US Highway 93 (US 93) Ronan-North project. Riverside Contracting crews will continue to work on the drainage channel on the east side of the road, across from Dairy Queen. Topsoil placement in preparation for seedi...
News from the Polson Police Department POLSON — On Sept. 6, law enforcement officers went to 304 10th Avenue West to conduct a welfare check. Philista St. John was found deceased inside the residence. Suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident led officers to suspect foul play. A person of ...
RONAN –– The Ronan community came together to celebrate the fall harvest with a range of activities for all presented by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce. Festival goers could vote on their favorite decorated round bales in the annual Trail of Bales contest. Participating businesses and org...
On Sept. 14, Elliott Adams received an award for Direct Support Professional of the Year for region five, (an area that includes Kalispell), at the Regional Developmental Disabilities Conference. DPPHS received over 30 letters of nomination for Adams who for 10 years cared for the daily needs of Jake Janssen...
News from the Arlee Community Development Corporation ARLEE – The Arlee Community Development Corporation is hosting a SuperShero party with the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Arlee CDC. “A Shero is a female hero or role model who insp...
News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced $5 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support the restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities. The funding will support Tribally l...
News from Unity Bank MISSION VALLEY — From Sept. 1-30 bring school supply items to your local Unity Bank and for every donation, you will be entered into a drawing for every donation you will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card and an opportunity to win a $250 donation to a local cha...
