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Articles with the Tag: Ronan

The Red Poppy’s new owner continues vision The Red Poppy’s new owner continues vision

  RONAN — The Red Poppy’s new owner, Don Burgess, was born and raised in Missoula, and has deep ties to the Mission Valley. He taught for several years at Two Eagle River School in Pablo and, as a kid, came to his family’s “little duck shack” at the edge of Ninepipe Rese...

Schmidt pleads guilty to two felonies

A Ronan man admitted to his role in the assault of his former girlfriend this past February. Bojai Dominick Grant-Schmidt, 20, pleaded guilty at District Court in Polson June 17, to strangulation of a partner or family member and criminal endangerment, both felonies. The pleas were entered as part of an agre...

Ronan Seniors for June 23, 2021

RONAN — Welcome to summer. Hope you are all wearing your sunscreen and drinking lots of water. We are running our “Senior of the Year” contest through the end of July. If you know someone who has contributed a lot to the community, recommend him/her for “Senior of the Year.” ...

Lucky Strike bowling results for May 16-29

Monday Night Fun Night Spring League Game Played: Dutch Doubles   First Place:  Donata Healy and John Roylance  Second Place: Joan Thompson and Moe Schoon Third Place: Jerry Powell and Jeff Lulow  St. Luke Hospital Spring League Men High Game Scratch:    ...

Man sentenced for vehicular homicide Man sentenced for vehicular homicide

A Ronan man was sentenced at District Court in Polson on May 27 to 20 years in the Montana State Prison with 10 years suspended for causing a car crash that killed his passenger. During a change of plea hearing on March 4, Kenneth Lozeau Jr., 27, entered a plea of guilty to vehicular homicide while under the...

Ronan seniors for June 2, 2021

RONAN — Happy Spring. Enjoy today. There may be snow tomorrow. We are seeing a few new faces every meal so hope people will keep on coming in and eating with us and enjoying company and good food. Hope you had a safe and happy Memorial Day and remember all our veterans.    Menu:  W...

Lake County road work project needs public vote Lake County road work project needs public vote

With 1,200 miles of gravel and paved roads, Lake County has more roads to maintain than either of its neighboring counties – Missoula to the south and Flathead to the north – at a fraction of the budget.  To help the county road department keep pace with maintenance needs, on May 13 the c...

Farmers market begins in Polson, others to follow Farmers market begins in Polson, others to follow

LAKE COUNTY — The farmers market season picked up in Polson on Friday with a thriving second event as other markets get ready to kick off. The Polson market is held every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Third Avenue West, in front of the Cove Deli.  Linda Sheridan, Polson market spokesperson, r...

Guardrail keeps vehicle from going in creek Guardrail keeps vehicle from going in creek

ST. IGNATIUS — The lights of emergency vehicles could be seen flashing on the Mission Creek bridge in central St. Ignatius on Thursday, May 13, at about 10 p.m. after a wreck occurred with one vehicle totaled and the other missing.  One bystander considered the water below the bridge and said &...

Briefs for May 19, 2021

Sign up for soil health, income protection program News from USDA BOZEMAN — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers in the Prairie Pothole states can now sign up for the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, which provides a short-term option to plant cove...


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