By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners approved the creation of a Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) last Wednesday, May 18 despite the fact that a majority of commissioners present […]
Archives for May 2011
Florence students help build splash deck
Willow Springs Splash Deck, scheduled for its grand opening in Florence Park on June 4, got a boost this month from Florence-Carlton High School industrial arts students. Weston Jones’ woods […]
County addresses speeding problem on Meridian Road
On Friday, May 13, the Board of County Commissioners approved the establishment of speed limits on sections of Meridian Road. Residents and property owners along Meridian Road, which parallels U.S. […]
Hamilton adopts community transportation safety plan
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council, at its May 17 meeting, agreed to adopt the Hamilton Community Transportation Safety Plan (CTSP). The plan is the result of a $40,000 […]
River rising
County declares flooding emergency By Michael Howell With predictions still showing the potential for record-breaking flood levels on the Bitterroot River and some flooding along Eight Mile Creek already occurring, […]
Suspects arrested in Hamilton vandalism spree
By Michael Howell Two juveniles were taken into custody on Thursday, May 19, in connection with a vandalism spree that occurred in the wee hours of the morning in Hamilton […]
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF SALE FOUR SEASONS STORAGE will be auctioning to the highest Bidder, abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: A-7, A-21, A-25, B-29, B-33, C-15, […]
Classifieds
SALES/AUCTIONS DARBY “SECOND SATURDAY” EVENT. TOWN-WIDE YARD SALES JUNE 11TH, 8 AM-5 PM. FLEA MKT, FARMER’S MKT & MERCHANT SALES. INFO 381-4000. 35TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY FLEA MARKET, May 28-30. […]
Calendar
Wednesday, May 25 Preschool story time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, May 11 to enjoy “That’s What It’s All […]
Blue Devils sweep Southwest A
The Blue Devil track team served notice they will be a force to reckon with this weekend at the Class A State Track Meet in Missoula. The Blue Devils won […]
Darby boys take first at divisionals
The Darby boys claimed the top spot at the Western B Divisional track meet in Missoula over the weekend and have set their sights on state. The Class B State […]
Corvallis boys win tennis divisionals
The Corvallis boys won the team championship at the Southwest A Divisional tennis tournament by one point on Saturday. Bob Huppert of Hamilton defeated Corvallis’ Mitchell Decker for the championship. […]
Corvallis advances to state
It was a pitchers duel with a trip to the state tournament on the line last Thursday when Hamilton was host to Corvallis in softball. With Rebecka Hood pitching for […]
Resignation from Florence water and sewer board
Dear Editor, Effective immediately I tender my resignation from the Florence County Water and Sewer Board. When I applied for a position on the Board in November of 2005, I […]
Choices
During our lifetime aren’t we faced with many choices? Ranging from common, rare, or even directed by voices There are definitions galore from which to choose Why not select the […]
Thanks to community volunteers
Dear Editor, Thank you to all the community volunteers who showed up bright and early on Saturday morning for Community Clean Up. Thank you to all of the businesses who […]
Were these your kids?
Dear Editor, Last Thursday I was traveling into Missoula for an appointment. As I was passing through Metropolitan Florence, a little after nine, I was startled as a red Team […]
Not-so-happy anniversary
Dear Editor, I am wishing Montana a not so Happy Anniversary. It is now 15 years since my colleagues and I brought to the attention of the Montana Department of […]
Transparency
Dear Editor, The three new commissioners promised government transparency. I’m not sure we’re getting the transparency they were talking about, but we sure are seeing lots of transparency when it […]
Concern over recent airport decision
by Rich Morrisey, Corvallis – Several years ago, the FAA notified Ravalli County that the airport was unsafe according to its standards. The taxiway is too close to the runway […]