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Memories aglow Memories aglow

Paper lanterns drifted through the sky from the Ronan High School parking lot on a chilly Wednesday evening before Christmas.  “People are sending them out as a way to remember people that have passed or for friends or family that can’t be here for the holidays,” said RHS teacher Bo...

Polar Express makes last trip with Sucha Polar Express makes last trip with Sucha

RONAN — Call it the grand finale. After 26 years, Frank Sucha — a kindergarten teacher at K. William Harvey Elementary — hosted his final Polar Express on Dec. 19.  In the holiday-themed performance, Sucha reads from the book, Polar Express, and his students join together to sing...

Foster grandparent program may fold after school year Foster grandparent program may fold after school year

POLSON – Although a local program that benefits seniors and children has received a number of kudos, it may fall victim to a lack of funding come July 2018, the beginning of the next fiscal year.  Nancy Hemphill, the former coordinator and now director of the local Agency on Aging’s Foste...

Sports Shorts for Dec. 20, 2017

Basketball Arlee Warriors Arlee Warriors 98 Seeley-Swan Blackhawks 49 Phillip Malatare scored a season-high 48 points and 16 rebounds as the Warriors took down the Blackhawks 98-49 on the road Thursday evening. For the Warriors, Greg Whitesell added 17 points, Will Mesteth posted 16 po...

Winter wonderland to continue after Ronan lights parade Winter wonderland to continue after Ronan lights parade

People across Lake County worked together to light up the night at the Lake County Fairgrounds for the inaugural Lights Under the Big Sky extravaganza. The event begins wrapping up this weekend after the 5:30 p.m. Ronan Parade of Lights on Friday, Dec. 15, with more activities until Sunday. After payin...

FFA Christmas tree project takes detour FFA Christmas tree project takes detour

RONAN – An annual Christmas season project could have ended in ruin for Mission Valley FFA students when the trees for their annual fundraiser didn’t arrive, but their teacher had a backup plan. Instructor Reese McAlpin had to tell his students the delivery truck bringing the trees wasn’...

Free breakfast, lunch on menu this year at RHS Free breakfast, lunch on menu this year at RHS

RONAN — All Ronan High School students are getting free breakfasts and lunches this year if they choose, thanks to a federal Department of Agriculture program. About two-thirds of RHS students are taking advantage of the program, Ronan Schools Superintendent Mark Johnston said during the Ronan Chamb...

Purchase Remembrance Lanterns

RONAN — Ronan High School Student Council is selling Remembrance Lanterns for $5 each until Dec. 20. The Student Council will host a release ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ronan High School parking lot. All are invited to attend and participate in the releasing of the lanterns. You...

Locals lead in speech and debate competition

WHITEFISH — Senior Kiry Detwiler and junior d’Artagnan Dominguez led the Ronan High School speech and debate team at a competition held on Saturday, Dec. 2.  Detwiler placed fourth in Lincoln-Douglas Debate out of 29 competitors. He was undefeated in preliminary rounds and lost in the sem...

Ronan High School honor roll for first quarter 2017-18

Seniors   4.00  Seth Bettwieser, Ethan Brewer, Dan Cheff III, Bailee Delaurenti, Tanna Desjarlais, Jacob Dresen,  Savanah Duell, Kianna Finley, Talon Frost, Kelea Ilac, Doug Matt, Micalann McCrea, Samuel Mocabee, Marissa Mock, Brooklyn Olson, Hunter Peterson,  Coleman Taylor,...


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