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Meeting to discuss creation of Draft Horse Driving Club

The Montana Draft Horse and Mule Association is working with interested groups to form a local/regional draft driving club in the Mission Valley. An exploratory meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Ronan Community Center.

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Glacier Country hosts town hall in Ronan

Western Montana's Glacier Country hosts a Town Hall Feb. 13 in Ronan to gather input on its community-driven Destination Stewardship Plan, designed to help balance increased visitation with the long-term health and vibrancy of Western Montana’s communities, natural resources and quality of life for residents.

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Ronan Hall of Fame inducts third class

The Ronan Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, postponed due to cold weather and blizzard conditions in early January, was held last Saturday at the Ronan Community Center.

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Trial begins Friday for accused arsonist Craig McCrea

A jury trial for accused arsonist Craig Allen McCrea begins Friday with jury selection at the Ronan Community Center. The trial begins Monday at the Lake County Courthouse with opening statements. McCrea is accused of intentionally igniting the devastating Boulder 2700 fire in August 2021, and two smaller fires the month prior.

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Hall of Fame: Distinguished Community Contributors Bud and Laurel Cheff

The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, located about four miles south of Ronan, was founded in 1997 by Vern (Bud) Cheff Jr. and his wife, Laurel. Even though the Cheffs started out as a small “mom and pop” operation, the museum is now a rich resource of Native and non-Native history on the Flathead Reservation and the state of Montana.

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Ronan Hall of Fame Inductee: Lynn Olsen, Voice of Chiefs & Maidens

Ronan Hall of Fame introduces members of the Class of 2023, beginning with a profile of Distinguished Community Member Lynn Olsen, known as the voice of Chiefs and Maidens for 28 years. Olsen announced all indoor sports games as well as some football games from 1989-2017.

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Thanksgiving feasts on tap in Polson and Ronan

Armies of volunteers are assembling free Thanksgiving feasts in Polson and Ronan. Volunteers and donations help fuel these annual undertakings.

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Events honor area veterans

Veterans across Lake County will be honored Friday and Saturday with events in Ronan and Polson.

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Veterans Day events around western Montana

Several events are planned to mark Veterans Day in the Missoula and surrounding area.

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Public input sought for Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Lake County is in the process of updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) – a document that helps identify and address the local threats of wildfire. One critical step is community involvement. To that end Lake County will host a meeting and open house, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Ronan Community Center.

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