Reporter
BERL TISKUS
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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. Contact her at [email protected] or 406-883-4343.
ARTICLES BY BERL TISKUS
Ronan Council hears police funding request, renews lease
At their meeting last Wednesday night, the Ronan City Council discussed a proposal from Ronan Police Chief Rob Jacobson to add two more full-time police officers to achieve 24-7 patrol coverage for Ronan, thereby minimizing the city’s reliance on county officers.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO
Chainsaw virtuosos return to Ronan for annual Rendezvous
Big pickups dragging trailers pulled into the parking lot of the Ronan fairgrounds and started unloading people, kids, and then toolboxes, an array of chainsaws, pop-up canopies, and a cooler or two. The chainsaw carvers were back in Ronan last week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO
Polson High grads advised to "brave the waves"
Polson seniors marched in from all corners of Linderman Gym Saturday and took their seats. The “National Anthem” and an honor song by the Badger Tail Drum set the tone for commencement.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Community contributes to Ronan's "paint-by-number" mural
Most paint-by-number pieces come in a box and fit on a kitchen table, but Ronan’s community paint-by-number mural spans the west side of Evolve Fitness (formerly Twice but Nice) on Third Street West in Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Ronan council hears CDBG proposals
Although much of last Wednesday’s Ronan City Council meeting focused on a dispute between the Ronan Police and Lake County Sheriff’s Department regarding coverage responsibilities (see separate story), the council also addressed other business.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Ronan grads urged to "take on the world"
It’s graduation season in the Mission Valley. Moms are crying, seniors are excited and relieved, and families are gathering to watch “their” graduate walk and receive a diploma. By 2 p.m. Sunday, you’d have needed a crowbar to get more people into the Ronan High School gym as 93 seniors …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Sheriff's Department and Ronan Police clash over scheduling, reimbursements
The first agenda item under new business at Wednesday night’s Ronan City Council meeting caused the council to change the venue from City Hall to the community center for more seating. Since about 70 people showed up, it was a smart move.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Kiwanis award scholarships, help community organizations
Polson Middle School’s jazz band was rocking as people gathered for the Kiwanis Club’s awards luncheon, held at the Boys and Girls Club in Polson on May 21.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
New Polson business offers fresh grab-and-go meals
Does mango salsa sound good? How about a breakfast burrito, edamame crunch salad or a smashburger bowl? Salmon or barbecued chicken, with rice and veggies? Then it’s time to visit Thyme to Savor, a new shop located at 1 3rd Ave. W. in Polson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Women 4 Wellness promotes health, prevention
Women 4 Wellness filled the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center May 21, as it has every year since 2009. The event focuses on health education and disease prevention by offering free or low-cost health screenings and information designed specifically for women, according to its mission statement.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
River Honoring: Students learn stewardship lessons
The Flathead River flows by the historic Woodcock campsite in the Moiese Valley as it has for thousands of years. Although this is the 40th year of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' River Honoring, the jade-colored river has always been honored by tribal people.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Longtime Ronan clerk receives Lifetime Achievement Award
City clerk Kaylene Melton got a surprise at last Wednesday night’s Ronan City Council meeting – the good kind.
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Sheriff's department seeks reimbursement from Ronan for services
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is seeking reimbursement for some of the services officers provide to the community.
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Sheriff's department seeks reimbursement from Ronan for services
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is seeking reimbursement for some of the services officers provide to the community.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
