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New Ronan police chief sworn in New Ronan police chief sworn in

RONAN — There’s a new chief of police in town for the citizens of Ronan. In a small ceremony Nov. 8, Robert Jacobson was officially sworn in by Ronan City Mayor Kim Aipperspach as Ronan’s new police chief during a regular city council meeting,  Jacobson was joined by his wife Kri...

St. Luke gives back with holiday food drive St. Luke gives back with holiday food drive

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — Employees of St. Luke Community Healthcare came together to collect and donate $500 and 2,020 pounds of non-perishable food to the food banks in Ronan, St. Ignatius and Polson, with a focus on holiday-related food items. The donation marks the cul...

Experience ‘Lights under the Big Sky’

RONAN — On Saturday, Dec. 11, “Lights Under the Big Sky” will provide fun and entertainment for residents of the Mission Valley at the Ronan Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. There will be holiday lights displays; family activities and Santa.  

Ronan seniors for Nov. 17, 2021

RONAN — Good afternoon everyone from the Mission Valley Senior Center. I hope you are happy and well. Not much going on at the center this week. We are open and eating, which is good.     The menu: —  Wednesday, Nov. 17: Goulash, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert  ...

Unofficial results for municipal elections announced

LAKE COUNTY — Excitement and optimism were the themes struck by three incoming mayors chosen by voters during last Tuesday’s municipal elections in Lake County. The vote saw two incumbent mayors lose their seats and the race for a council seat in Ronan end in a tie vote.  According to uno...

Identity of Ronan woman killed in single vehicle crash released

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office RONAN — The woman who was killed on Oct. 26, in the single-vehicle crash on Timberlane Road, east of Ronan, is 37 year-old, Emily Pinkston, of Ronan. The body of Ms. Pinkston has been examined by the State Medical Examiner to aid the Lake County She...

Briefs for Nov. 10, 2021

Call early for Polson’s annual Thanksgiving  POLSON — This year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be prepared at the Mission Valley Elk’s Lodge at 512 Main Street in Polson. Delivery or curbside pickup will be available by reservation. The number to call for your 2021 Thanksgiving ...

Community members participate in long-term tourism planning

RONAN — During a listening session facilitated by Glacier Country Tourism last week, Lake County community members shared perceived benefits and challenges of area tourism and what they’d like to see in the future for the state’s second largest industry. Founded for the purpose of travel...

Mother, son accused in fatal wreck cover up

POLSON — A St. Ignatius man is accused of driving drunk and causing a fatal car wreck, while his mother is accused of arranging to have her son picked up from the crash site before law enforcement could arrive. Rope Kinkade Ardis, 19, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Nov. ...

Lucky Strike bowling results for the week of Oct. 24-30

Merchant High Team Game:S&S Sports1291 High Team Series:Weimer Welding3443 High Game Scratch:Jake Starkel267 High Game Handicap:Jesse Lytton288 High Series Scratch:Jake Starkel720 High Series Handicap:Will Rogers770 Tuesday Twister High Team Game:Ball Babies773 High Team Se...


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