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Articles with the Tag: Ronan

Ronan loses hard-fought game to Loyola

MISSOULA — The Chiefs lost another hard-fought game against the Loyola Sacred Heart Rams by a score of 34-14 Friday.  “It was very close through the course of the game,” coach Jim Benn said. “On defense we did a very good job. One of (Loyola Sacred Heart’s) receivers sig...

Ronan runners ready for divisionals

HAMILTON — The Chiefs and Maidens cross-country runners made their mark at the Hamilton Invitational last weekend, with the Ronan boys placing third overall and the girls earning fourth. “Our times were not as good as we would have liked to have seen, but that seemed to kind of be the way it w...

Gold Star mothers honored in Ronan Gold Star mothers honored in Ronan

RONAN — United States soldiers are an uncommon phenomenon. Unlike most other countries, the United States maintains a standing military composed entirely of volunteers. Moreover, these men and women fight for a cause and a belief that resonates with each and every citizen of these United States: freedo...

Donations to Bread Basket appreciated

Editor, Once again, everyone has a chance to make a monetary donation count for twice as much. Town Pump’s annual donation “Be a Friend in Deed to Those in Need” Campaign is generously offering to meet up to a total of $5,000 in matching funds for those who support our community’s ...

Ronan City Council continues budget meetings Ronan City Council continues budget meetings

RONAN — Ronan’s well-attended, heated, and more than three-hour-long Sept. 24 city council meeting featured discussions on everything from the city’s annual budget to supporting the Hate-Free Zone project. The council heard a short presentation by Cathy Billie on the Hate-Free Zone proje...

Boys and Girls Club youth clean up highway Boys and Girls Club youth clean up highway

RONAN — Volunteer duty found six club members and two staff from the Boys and Girls Club picking up trash along U.S. Highway 93 recently. For the past several years, the club has engaged in cleanup activity between the scenic turnout south of Ronan past S&S Sports to the Charlo turnoff.   E...

Ronan fights Deer Lodge

RONAN — The Ronan Chiefs lost to Deer Lodge last weekend 25-8 after getting off to a rough start.  Deer Lodge scored after retaining possession on an onside kick. With their second play from scrimmage, the Wardens threw a double pass for a touchdown.  Ronan outgained Deer Lodge in rushi...

Ronan boys cut times

MISSOULA — The Ronan cross-country teams traveled to Missoula for the Mountain West cross-country meet at the University Golf Course last weekend.  For the Chiefs and Maidens, the day was filled with some ups and downs.  “We had some good things happen on the boy’s side of t...

Ronan Telephone Company gets new name, capabilities Ronan Telephone Company gets new name, capabilities

RONAN — When Ronan Telephone Company opened its doors on Jan. 1, 1960, it served about 720 customers on 200 phone lines in Ronan and Pablo. Company founders Beth and Jay Preston Sr. recalled that the entire town of Pablo had only three telephone lines.  “People used the phone differently ...

Ronan Chamber of Commerce teepee stolen

RONAN — Ky Bartels purchased a teepee for around $300 more than three years ago. She bought it with money from her own pocket and then donated the teepee to Ronan’s chamber of commerce. For the past several years, it has adorned the outside the Ronan Visitors’ Center. “The visitors...


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