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Ronan BIGFORK – Micalann McCrea won three events to help the Ronan Maidens to a fifth-place team finish during the Bigfork Invitational on Saturday. McCrea claimed the 100 with a time of 13.08 and won both the shot put and discus. She also placed second in the javelin.  In the boys&rs...

Legislative update: some bills moving forward, others tabled Legislative update: some bills moving forward, others tabled

HELENA — With the 2017 legislative session halfway over, the Valley Journal looks at the progress of some notable pieces of legislation. SB 305 would allow counties across the state to conduct mail-in balloting for the May 25 special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, who resigned to b...

Ince sentenced for drug possession Ince sentenced for drug possession

POLSON – A Bigfork man originally charged with intent to sell illegal drugs had a threeyear suspended sentence added to a Flathead County sentence last week. Michael John Ince, 34, was originally charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to sell and criminal possession of dange...

Ince sentenced for drug possession

POLSON – A Bigfork man originally charged with intent to sell illegal drugs had a threeyear suspended sentence added to a Flathead County sentence last week. Michael John Ince, 34, was originally charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to sell and criminal possession of dange...

Valley’s best shine in all-star game Valley’s best shine in all-star game

Valley rivalries were put aside as conference friends and foes gathered Thursday evening for the 22nd annual Mission Valley All-Star Classic at the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center on the Salish Kootenai College campus. The all-star event matches up some of the best basketball talent from the valley...

There’s no place like home There’s no place like home

RONAN – The Maidens thrilled the home crowd with a 64-55 victory over Florence to capture the Western B Divisional title on Saturday. “It was a great weekend,” Maidens’ head coach Ron Hanson said. “The girls came together Saturday and played a great team game.” The M...

Turner gets deferred sentences for rape, sexual assault Turner gets deferred sentences for rape, sexual assault

POLSON — A Somers man was given two deferred sentences for rape and sexual assault on Jan. 18. Judge James A. Manley sentenced Brandon Richmond Turner, 26, to a three-year sentence and a six-month sentence in accord with a plea agreement. They will run concurrently. Prosecuting attorney Brendan M...

Mussels the topic at 'Science on Tap' Mussels the topic at 'Science on Tap'

BIGFORK – Education and funding are the two biggest things that are needed to prevent a mussel infestation in local lakes. That was the consensus from a panel of experts who spoke at “Science on Tap” at Flathead Lake Brewing Co. on Jan. 3. Funding might come directly from the Legislature...

Grizzly population doing well in Northwest Montana Grizzly population doing well in Northwest Montana

BIGFORK – The growth of grizzly bears in northwest Montana was the topic of conversation during the December “Science on Tap” event at the Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Two employees of the U.S. Geological Survey talked to some 30 or so persons about a grizzly bear family tree they have docu...

Court rejects plea agreement in sexual assault case Court rejects plea agreement in sexual assault case

POLSON — Judge James A. Manley last week rejected a proposed plea agreement for a 26-year-old man charged with two counts of sexual intercourse without consent. Brandon Richmond Turner, 26, of Somers allegedly sexually assaulted two girls at a Bigfork- area cabin where he was staying temporarily in ...


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