Council okays applications for upcoming events
BERL TISKUS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 months, 4 weeks AGO
Reporter Berl Tiskus joined the Lake County Leader team in early March 2023, and covers Ronan City Council, schools, ag and business. Berl grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and earned a degree in English education from MSU-Billings and a degree in elementary education from the University of Montana. Since moving to Polson three decades ago, she’s worked as a substitute teacher, a reporter for the Valley Journal and a secretary for Lake County Extension. | July 17, 2025 12:00 AM
The Ronan City Council blazed through their meeting on July 9.
Besides routine housekeeping tasks, the council unanimously approved:
• An application for an open container permit for the Ronan Co-op Brewery and street closure on 4th Ave. from Main Street to Round Butte Road, July 18, for the “Gears and Beers Car Show” from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Calvin Hardy’s application for an open container permit for a 40-year Ronan High class reunion at the pavilion in the city park on Aug. 1 from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Travis White/the Pheasant’s application for street closure of Main Street in front of the Pheasant and the 2nd Chance Saloon for street dances, from 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, through 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. The council also approved open-container permits for the same period of time, concluding after the Pioneer Days parade on Aug. 3.
The next council meeting begins at 6 p.m. July 23 at Ronan City Hall.
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