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Chainsaw carvers crank up creativity in Ronan Chainsaw carvers crank up creativity in Ronan

RONAN — Over the weekend, rainy weather couldn’t muffle the sounds of blaring, buzzing chainsaws during Ronan’s Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan. “We have had people standing out here watching in the rain holding umbrellas,&rdq...

Ronan Co-op Brewery wins awards for excellence in brewing Ronan Co-op Brewery wins awards for excellence in brewing

RONAN — Two beers by the Ronan Cooperative Brewery won metals in the North American Brewers Association (NABA) conference for excellence in brewing. Their Schwartz Lake Schwarzbier took home bronze, while their Mud Lake Dunkles Bock won silver. “This is only the second time we’ve entered...

Ronan seniors for June 15, 2022

RONAN — For a wonderful meal and great company, come join us at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan. Lunch is served Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon. A brunch/lunch is served the second Sunday of each month. The “Birthday Lunch” will take place on June 24, celebrating all thos...

Briefs for June 8, 2022

Earn babysitting certification News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Earn a Babysitting Online Certification by enrolling in a Babysitting 101 Class. There will be 10 lesson topics, 17 assignments and takes an average of three hours to complete. Sign-up for free with your librar...

Musical cooperative welcomes all

News from Charlie Davis, WMMC Marketing Director RONAN — Western Montana Musicians Cooperative (WMMC), 1 Eisenhower St. SW – Red Poppy building, is a haven for songwriters, musicians, and performing artists of all stripes, WMMC focuses on bringing humans together through a shared love of mus...

Ronan Revitalization receives $50k grant Ronan Revitalization receives $50k grant

RONAN — During the Ronan Revitalization meeting on May 23, Montana Mainstreet Program representative Taylor Crowl presented the committee and City of Ronan with the option of receiving a $50,000 grant for a downtown master plan for Ronan.  A rare offer, only available when the program has extra...

Mother and son sentenced for involvement in Blackweasel death Mother and son sentenced for involvement in Blackweasel death

POLSON — A mother from St. Ignatius and her adult son were sentenced, one right after the other, at District Court in Polson on May 25 for their involvement in the death of 18-year-old Saul Blackweasel last January. Rope Kinkade Ardis, 20, was sentenced to the Montana State Prison for eight years wi...

Ronan hosts third ‘Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous’ Ronan hosts third ‘Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous’

By Taylor Davison / Valley Journal RONAN — After a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ronan Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous is coming back for its third year with plenty to offer.  Running June 9-12, festivities begin daily at 9 a.m. and continue until 6 p.m. Friday evening ends with ...

Funds help refresh Ronan Middle School library Funds help refresh Ronan Middle School library

RONAN — The Ronan Middle School Library recently announced they have been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.  “It was pretty exciting,” said RMS librarian Amy Miller.  The library grant was awarded to 300 schools throughout t...

Ronan Library gets special guest from Library of Congress

News from Ronan Middle School RONAN — The Library of Congress has selected Ronan as an event site for Jason Reynold’s Youth Literature Ambassador Tour. Award-winning and bestselling children’s book author Jason Reynolds will visit Ronan middle and high school students as part of his &l...


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