Reporter
Reporter Berl Tiskus joined the Lake County Leader team in early March, 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. Contact her at btiskus@leaderadvertiser.com or 406-883-4343.
ARTICLES BY BERL TISKUS
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
News gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers. This week's stories were published Nov. 14, 1979 in the Mission Valley News.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 23 HOURS, 30 MINUTES AGO
Hi-Line Deli: This joint is open
With a red neon sign that states “This Joint Is Open,” the Hi-Line General Store and Deli in Ronan welcomes customers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The deli, located in the former Ronan Sports & Western building on Hwy. 93, is adjacent to the Hi-Line marijuana dispensary.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 23 HOURS, 30 MINUTES AGO
Country Store thriving in new location
Volunteers Phyllis Dresen and Jan Dybdal were in charge of the Country Store last Friday afternoon at its new location at 5 4th Ave. W. in Polson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 DAY, 23 HOURS AGO
Ronan business teacher wins state award
The annual Educators Conference, held Oct. 17-18, saw Ronan High teacher Heather Gray reconnecting with other teachers and career educators across Montana.But there was an added surprise: Gray was named Montana Career and Technical Educator for 2024.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 23 HOURS AGO
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
News gleaned from the pages of the Ronan Pioneer, Oct. 24, 1924
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Krav Maga self-defense class opens eyes and minds
Attendees of Amberly Walker’s self-defense class each grabbed a partner and soon the sound of open palm slaps hitting mitts and shields filled the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal gym in St. Ignatius on Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Popular RHS business teacher wins state award
The annual Educators Conference, held Oct. 17-18, saw Ronan High teacher Heather Gray reconnecting with other teachers and career educators across Montana.But there was an added surprise: Gray was named Montana Career and Technical Educator for 2024.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Dollar General store opens; Dollar Tree comes next
A Dollar General store opened recently at 63741 Hwy. 93, just south of Valley Bank in Ronan. Meanwhile, a Dollar Tree is under construction at 143 Ridgewater Dr. in Polson, and is advertising for sales associates.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Haunted Fairgrounds needs more victims
The buildings look normal, painted and nicely kept, but inside lurks a scary maze, haunted rooms, the wall of hands, skeletons, ghouls and graveyards, just to name a few of the sights at the Haunted Fairgrounds in Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
News gleaned from the Ronan Pioneer 100 years ago
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Ronan Council continues tree discussion
Ronan’s City Council members went on a field trip at the beginning of last Wednesday’s meeting.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Bison Range goes batty in honor of Bat Week
In honor of international Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, and in advance of Halloween, bat enthusiasts gathered Saturday, Oct. 19, to celebrate the iconic critter at the CSKT Bison Range in Moiese.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS AGO
Government study commissions still need members
According to the Montana League of Women Voters, Montana’s Constitution is the only one in the nation to stipulate that voters be given an opportunity every 10 years to decide whether or not to review their form of government by forming local government study commissions.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS AGO