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Former Stevensville mayor makes initial court appearance on theft charges
Former Stevensville mayor Brandon Dewey appeared in Ravalli County District Court last week to answer a summons alleging three counts of theft and three associated counts of official misconduct. The […]

Stevensville council hears theft report, adopts recommended fiscal policy changes
At a special meeting on July 28, the Stevensville Town Council considered a fraud examination report presented by Police Chief Mac Sosa. In the report Sosa, who is a certified […]

Brewfest beats the heat
by Nathan Boddy Last week’s blazing temperatures did not stop a busy string of events for the Bitterroot Valley, including performances by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks and Daly Days […]

Painted Rocks water release begins
Two of Montana’s biggest industries, tourism/recreation and agriculture, like everything else in life, need water to thrive. Both sectors of the economy suffer when the water runs low. Back in […]

Annual Field Day held at Western Ag Research Center
The Annual Field Day event at the Western Agricultural Research Center (WARC) located on Quast Lane just north of Corvallis drew a large gathering last Thursday where participants feasted on […]

Hoot owl restrictions now in effect on Bitterroot River
Daily hoot owl fishing restrictions have been implemented for sections of the Bitterroot, Shields, Madison, Ruby, East Gallatin, Clark Fork and Silver Bow Creek to reduce fish stress and mortality […]

Darby Schools to hold ‘Dreamin’ for Darby’ fundraiser
The Darby School District will be hosting a benefit concert fundraiser featuring Texas country star Harry Luge on Saturday, August 6 at the Richard Cromwell Memorial Rodeo Grounds in Darby. […]

Hog Trough Fire Update 7-30-22
Acres: 635 acres Start Date: July 17th, 2022 Cause: Lightning Origin Location: 18 miles southeast of Hamilton Facebook: Hog Trough Fire Information Fire Information: 406-763-1134 daily from 8am-8pm Percent Contained: 9% Jurisdiction: […]

Reproductive rights rally draws crowd
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by Nathan Boddy The intersection of Main and Hwy 93 in Hamilton was filled on Saturday, June 23rd, as a locally organized reproductive rights rally occupied the four corners for […]

Former Stevensville mayor charged with theft
by Michael Howell Three felony theft charges and accompanying misdemeanor charges of official misconduct were filed on July 15 in Ravalli County District Court against former Stevensville mayor, Brandon Dewey. […]

Stevensville splash pad nearly done
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by Victoria Howell At least one person in Stevensville is breathing a sigh of relief. Joan Prather, chair of the Stevensville Splash Pad committee, can now say the project at […]

Fire danger bumped to ‘very high’
Hot, dry conditions continue to dry fuels out, prompting the Bitterroot National Forest on Monday to raise fire danger to VERY HIGH, effective immediately. Very high fire danger means that […]

Western Ag Research Center to hold Field Day
On Thursday, July 28 th , the annual Field Day for MSU-Western Agricultural Research Center (WARC) will be held in Corvallis. Established 108 years ago, WARC is the primary site […]

North Valley Library board considers building options
Most people who visit the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville are struck by many things; the friendliness of the staff, the size and content of the collection, and possibly […]

Hog Trough Fire Update 7-26-22
Acres: 587 acres Start Date: July 17th, 2022 Cause: Lightning Origin Location: 18 miles East of Hamilton Facebook: Hog Trough Fire Information Fire Information: 406-763-1134 daily from 8am-8pm Percent Contained: […]

Hog Trough Fire Update 7-22-22
Acres: 523 acres Start Date: July 17th, 2022 Cause: Lightning Origin Location: 17 miles East of Hamilton Percent Contained: 9% Jurisdiction: Bitterroot National Forest and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8258/ […]

Roy Ranch approved for Open Lands Bond funds
The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to fund a 176-acre conservation easement on the Roy Ranch in Victor with Open Lands Bond funds, preserving the land as agricultural […]

Reproductive rights rally to be held in Hamilton
by Nathan Boddy Kierstin Schmitt is not mincing words when she says, “We are outraged.” The Bitterroot Valley local is one of many people whose response to the recent Supreme […]

Fire danger raised to ‘high’
Fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest was raised to “High” on Monday due to extremely hot weather and dry fuel conditions. When fire danger is “high” fires will start […]

Bulls, Broncs & Barrels rodeo in Hamilton next
The Western Big Sky Bulls, Broncs and Barrels series continues with the next rodeo scheduled for Saturday, July 30 at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton. The Ravalli County Rockin’ […]

Bitterroot Health CEO is ‘Businessperson of Year’
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by Nathan Boddy John Bishop, CEO at Bitterroot Health, was recently named Businessperson of the Year by the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized at their annual banquet. […]

Public input sought for Forest Plan amendment proposal
The Bitterroot National Forest is inviting the public to identify relevant scientific information and issues for the Forest to consider in amending its 1987 Forest Plan components for old growth, […]

Shakespeare in the Parks to offer two different plays
Sapphire Lutheran Homes is hosting Montana Shakespeare in the Parks again this summer. Happily, Hamilton is a double feature city, meaning Hamilton will get to see both MSIP performances in […]

Scharyn says ‘goodbye’ to local library community
Many patrons of the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville will know Scharyn Way, the library’s resident “Australian” library assistant. Scharyn (who is an American citizen) has been working at […]

Bitterroot wildfire update – July 19, 2022
What: Hog Trough Fire Discovered: July 17th Cause: Lightning Location: Bitterroot National Forest – Darby/Sula Ranger District Summary: The lighting-caused Hog Trough Fire burning 17 miles east of Hamilton is […]