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Ronan Maidens fall to Florence Ronan Maidens fall to Florence

  RONAN – The Maidens had a rough day on the volleyball court Thursday falling 0-3 to Florence. Maiden Alaina Madsen worked it at the net with seven kills and brought an ace but it just wasn’t enough to hold Florence. Danielle Richwine served up two aces from the line. Ronan has a b...

Lewis finishes walk for the fallen Lewis finishes walk for the fallen

Five months, 26 days, 3,300 miles, and three pairs of shoes after setting out from Everett, Wash., Marine Corps Sgt. Chuck Lewis arrived on foot with his wife and nine other supporters at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23.  Lewis began pushing a 150-poun...

Police department to remain in city’s control, reserve officer program suspended

RONAN — The Ronan City Council voted to keep its full-time police force and suspend its reserve officer program at its Sept. 16 meeting.  The police department had been under scrutiny since the July 16 ruling from the Montana’s Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council, that ef...

State record pumpkin certified at Ronan Harvest Festival State record pumpkin certified at Ronan Harvest Festival

A long dry spell kept farmers and gardeners irrigating this summer, but there were still plenty of fruits and vegetables to be had as Ronan marked the first day of fall with a harvest festival on Saturday.  This year’s crop of Atlantic Giant pumpkins was especially bountiful. Big Sky Pumpkin Gr...

Ronan School District needs adult education instructors

RONAN —Ronan School District #30 is seeking adult education instructors to share their talents and hobbies with the community. All instructors will be reimbursed at the rate of $20 per hour. Classes begin mid-October and conclude at the end of December. If you are interested in teaching a class or are ...

Public informational meeting to be held regarding CSKT Compact

News from MSU Lake County Extension Office RONAN — On Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Middle School Auditorium, Montana State University Lake County Extension will host an educational seminar on water rights adjudication in Montana. They will talk about the who, what, how and why of Montana...

Ronan cross-country goes to Frenchtown Ronan cross-country goes to Frenchtown

  FRENCHTOWN – Chiefs and Maidens competed in the Frenchtown meet on Wednesday with the Maidens taking third with an overall score of 93. Ronan had three Maidens in the top 20 with Kianna Howell (22:20) taking eleventh and teammate Angela North Piegan (22:20) right behind in twelfth. Jade Gr...

 Lake County offers flu shot clinics throughout county

POLSON — Lake County Public Health will be holding flu shot clinics at the following locations: ·  Dayton Presbyterian Church – Wednesday, Oct. 2,11 a.m.– noon ·  Arlee Senior Center – Friday, Oct. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. ·  Lake County Courtho...

Fairground improvements will require community support

RONAN – Since the first Lake County Fair was held in 1931, dedicated volunteers and donors have made the event possible and worked to build it a permanent home in Ronan. In the past year land acquisitions have doubled the size of the fairgrounds to eight acres. The expansion, coupled with improvements ...

Lewis finishes trans-America walk with running Marine Lewis finishes trans-America walk with running Marine

VIRGINIA — More than three decades and 27 armed conflicts separate the dates Ronan resident Chuck Lewis and Alexandria, Va. resident Brendan O’Toole served the United States Marine Corps, but on Wednesday the two men had a chance meeting on a Virginia roadway that was part of final legs of separa...


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