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Fur farm targeted by ecoterrorists

A Ronan family business has become a Mecca of sorts for ecoterrorists hoping to strike a blow against the fur industry. March 7 was the latest attack on the Fraser Fur Farm, located off Terrace Lake Road. On that night people who label themselves as “activists” entered the farm with intent to ...

Ronan Senior Center thankful for new flooring

RONAN — This has been one of those days that is so busy that I don’t know if I’m here or I’m there. We are putting new flooring in the kitchen and the pantry, and everything has to be moved out. I didn’t know that such small rooms could hold so much. We owe a special thanks t...

Chairs needed for fundraising auction

News from the Life Savers Animal Rescue POLSON — Life Savers Animal Rescue is getting ready for their first chair auction, which is taking place this summer. We need help from the community to reach our goal of 20 items. If anyone has a chair, stool or bench (wooden or metal) that they would like to...

Benefit to help Marmon family

RONAN — Elias Marmon, 25, was in a devastating construction accident last fall that left him paralyzed. Elias returned home to his family in Ronan this past weekend.  The Marmon family has spent months traveling to Billings and Denver to be with Elias and learn about his rehab routines and how ...

New officers, patrol cars planned for Ronan Police Department

RONAN — Residents can expect to encounter new faces and cars patrolling Ronan streets in coming months. On March 24, the city council approved hiring two new officers and purchasing two police cars. It also considered revamping hiring policies for officers. The council accepted the resignation of Of...

Appreciation expressed at annual Ag dinner Appreciation expressed at annual Ag dinner

The 35th annual Ronan Chamber of Commerce Ag Community Appreciation Banquet saw the celebration of long years of service by several key people.  Potato farmers Roger and Kathy Starkel were honored as producers of the year. Community members sang “Happy Birthday” to farmer Bill Hocker, who...

Ronan Library expanded hours start April 1

News from the Ronan Library District RONAN — Thanks to the support of community members in the Ronan Library District, beginning April 1, Ronan Library District will be expanding their hours open to the public. The new hours will be Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ...

Upward Bound students explore civil rights, serve elders Upward Bound students explore civil rights, serve elders

PABLO — On Saturday, March 8, the Salish Kootenai College Upward Bound program hosted their students for a full day of educational activities and community service. SKC Upward Bound is a federally-funded college preparatory program for low-income and/or first-generation college students and is part of ...

Track and field kicks off season at Ronan Invitational Track and field kicks off season at Ronan Invitational

Ronan’s field was abuzz on Saturday as several teams from around western Montana came to battle the spring rain and mud and compete in Ronan’s first invitational meet of the season. Valley teams from Arlee and Mission also made their debuts. While the Ronan Maidens faired the best among the gi...

Shooting stars shine on court Shooting stars shine on court

PABLO — Valley schools closed the chapter on the 2013-2014 basketball season but not without a little bit of fun. All-star players took to the court one last time on Tuesday proving not only do they have the skills to compete with the best of the best but also giving the fans what they came for –...


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