Articles with the Tag: Valley Journal

Public safety forums to continue in new year by George Simpson, Polson Chief of Police POLSON — Last Summer while I was Interim Chief of Police, I began our Public Safety Forums to to address public safety issues in the community. I believe that the community defines our criteria for success. I...

To our family, friends and beloved community members – we have some news to share with you. After 19 years of owning and operating the Valley Journal newspaper, we’re ready to begin a new adventure, chapter or story if you will. Though the decision was certainly bittersweet, we’ve decided t...

Nineteen years ago a group of six journalists and entrepreneurs sat on a deck brainstorming ideas for a new, homegrown newspaper. I was one of those six people. So was my husband, Boone. So were Linda Sappington, Chuck Lewis and Bernie Azure. And of course, so was Jim Blow. It was his deck. It was his idea.&...

MONTANA — The Montana Newspaper Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest announced its award winners last week.  Lake County’s own Valley Journal took away three awards: First place in Best Niche Publication for the Montana Summer Guide magazine, first place in Best Special Secti...

POLSON — After a successful opening on June 15, The Maverick men’s clothing store on Main Street invites the community to join them for their official grand opening on Friday, Aug. 19.  Owned by Valley Journal proprietors Boone and Summer Goddard, The Maverick went from idea to reality th...

As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal.  Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation ceremonies are finally happening in person. Sporting events have fans in the stands, airports are busy, and we all ...

There is one week set aside each year to salute newspapers for the important role they have played in our nation, a role that goes back to the beginning of these United States.  This year, however, waiting until Oct. 4-10 and National Newspaper Week has been difficult because the coronavirus pandemic...

2020 has been a year of drastic change, and like everyone else, your homegrown newspaper is adapting to new pandemic realities. Come Oct. 1, Valley Journal staff will be working entirely remotely.  Yes, we’re closing our office. No, we’re not closing the newspaper. Our business phone numb...

Share your favorite social distancing or scenic spring photos with us! The Valley Journal will publish the best entry every week. Email to: vjeditor@valleyjournal.net. Be sure to include your name and caption for photo credit. 

POLSON – During the Polson Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon last Wednesday afternoon, Polson School District Superintendent Rex Weltz spoke to members about the upcoming bond questions that will be appearing on a special mail-in election ballot – scheduled for Dec. 3. “We are...