Judge's ruling keeps border closed to Canadian cattle
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Cebull issued a strongly worded opinion on March 2 as he rebuffed efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to re-open the Canadian-American border to cattle from both sides.
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Chiefs open state tourney against Butte Central
RONAN — The Ronan Chiefs practiced all week in preparation for an opening game against Butte Central as their state tournament action opens at 2 p.m. today (Thursday).
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Legislators confront education, funding issues
RONAN — The second half of the state legislature could be tough sledding, according to three legislators who held a town hall meeting in Ronan on Friday.
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Maidens come up short at divisional tourney
RONAN — The Ronan Maidens finished a successful regular season with several close games in the Northwestern Class A divisional they hosted last weekend.
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Chiefs fight their way to state tourney
RONAN — Next stop: State.
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St. Ignatius honors its own with Blue Star ceremony
ST. IGNATIUS — Dozens of folks gathered at the St. Ignatius Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Saturday night to show their respect for the family members of locals serving in the military.
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Maidens sitting pretty for divisionals
RONAN — With a first-round bye and home court advantage, the Ronan Maidens will be playing with an edge during this week's divisionals at the Ronan Events Center.
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Cougar Ridge Phase I approved
Public discussion of Phase I of Mike Maddy's proposed Cougar Ridge development was sometimes heated at last week's city/county planning board meeting, but board members ultimately gave Maddy preliminary approval with some conditions.
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Mad cow situation continues to heat up
A mad cow dispute is pitting meat processors and Canadians on one side against American ranchers on the other, with both sides pointing fingers and hoping the legal system can help them.
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Ronan wrestlers exceed expectations at state
BILLINGS — Chiefs wrestlers impressed their coach as nine wrestlers advanced to the state competition and Seth Clary placed fourth at 98 lbs.
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Maidens rally to top Libby
RONAN — Comebacks are sewn on the gossamer wings of fate. The Maidens just seemed to want the ball more in the fourth quarter on Saturday night.
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Dixon man gets 10 years for rape
James Stanley Barnes, 26, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Jan. 27 for the rape of two 15-year-old girls while he was employed as a youth supervisor at Pinehaven Christian Children's Ranch near St. Ignatius.
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Maidens win over top-ranked Columbia Falls
The Maidens had a successful outing at Columbia Falls as they prepare for the stretch run of their schedule. They had balanced scoring as they downed the Wildkats 60-48 on Friday.
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Maidens' perfect season ends with loss to Bigfork
RONAN — Perfection was fleeting for the Maidens after their conference-opening victory against Whitefish on Friday ran their record to 7-0. Yet it was Bigfork's free-throw shooting and zone defense that proved too much the next night as the Vals eked out a 48-44 win versus Ronan.
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Students chair the arts
POLSON — Cherry Valley Elementary School students gaped as they looked at the finished products from their Art Docent program — painted chairs in the style of famous artists.
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Ronan parents express concern over athletes' fate
RONAN — Frustrated parents and emotional speeches punctuated Monday night's Ronan School Board meeting where several people expressed their concern over recent high school students' suspensions.
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Pirates prove their poise
RONAN — Polson dominated the competition at last weekend's Ronan Wrestling Invitational as the Pirates tune up for the Missoula Classic this Friday. None of their duals were close as Polson used the meet as an opportunity to get mat time for their wrestlers.
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Melita sale is near
The arrival of a $1 million donation has the Montana Council of Boy Scouts on the precipice of buying Melita Island as a summer camp for its members.
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County still has vaccine
The Lake County Health Department has a surplus of flu shots thanks to a redistribution of vaccine from the French firm Aventis Pasteur after the county's supplier shut down.
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Repeat sexual offender sentenced to 25 years in prison
Scott Reum was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Lake County District Court last Wednesday, Dec. 22, for three counts of felony sexual assault and failure to register as a sexual offender. The 30-year-old resident of Polson is a repeat sexual offender.
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Chiefs improve on mat against Broncs
RONAN — Seth Clary finished up a strong dual meet for Ronan wrestling versus Frenchtown with a major decision over Curtis Sprague at 98 lbs. He tossed his opponent around like a rag doll at the end of a 45-40 Frenchtown victory that was filled with forfeits.
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