By Michael Howell At a marathon meeting last week the Stevensville Town Council passed on first reading a slate of 18 new ordinances. According to Council member Ron Klaphake, […]
Archives for March 2013
Lone Rock community looks for building site for community center
By Michael Howell Members of the Lone Rock community interested in building a community center got the go ahead from the County Commissioners to pursue the possibility of leasing […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. IHNAT Deceased. Probate No. DP 13-15 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS […]
Sales/Auctions BLU-J ESTATE SALE! MARCH 13-16 RAVALLI FAIRGROUNDS, HAMILTON MARCH 13 5:30PM-8PM MARCH 14-16 9AM-5:30PM TWO SMALL ESTATES PLUS CONSIGNMENT. Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Decor, Art, House and Kitchenwares, Breakfast […]
Animal rights or animal welfare?
This is in response to a letter titled “Shameful outcome on dog fighting bill”, written by Kathleen Stachowski. Ms. Stachowski is the founder of an animal rights organization called […]
We’re under assault
Our property rights are under assault and we pay dearly to be assaulted. First, in order to have the means to assault our property, and us, the authorities must […]
Legacy Ranch Subdivision will destroy your refuge
Your wildlife refuge is under attack from a Wyoming developer. A development with 639 residential units and 20 commercial units will be placed within 100 feet of the Lee […]
Schools facing new challenges
In light of the recent tragedy in Newtown CT, schools across the nation are looking for effective ways to protect the kids they’re entrusted with. Lone Rock School is […]
Stevensville Civic Club needs your participation
By Darlene Grove, Victoria Howell, Amy Ling, Robin Holcomb and Billy Donaldson, Stevensville Civic Club We are not sure those who live in the greater Stevensville community realize the importance […]
Wednesday, March 13 NVPL Ireland travel program Rich with history, culture, recreation and serene beauty, Ireland captures the hearts of those lucky enough to find themselves on its […]
Clubs and Groups Hamilton Senior Center activities Monday – Lunch 11:45; bingo on 1st & 3rd weeks, pinochle on 2nd week, 7 p.m. Tuesday – Line dancing 9:30-11:30 […]
Planning Board considers Legacy Ranch Subdivision
By Michael Howell Members of the Ravalli County Planning Board, along with several concerned members of the public, toured the site of the proposed Legacy Ranch Subdivision last week. […]
Shortfall in MRL contract may cost taxpayers
By Michael Howell Last May, facing a possible shut down of the Bitterroot rail spur, Julie Foster, the director of the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, helped broker a […]
Hamilton Farmers Market being squeezed
By Michael Howell The Hamilton Farmers Market is feeling the squeeze this summer as the City of Hamilton is closing down Second Street to accommodate the American Legion Park […]
Hamilton eyes noxious weed management plan
By Michael Howell Kellieann Morris, Noxious Weed Coordinator for the Ravalli County Weed District, made a pitch to the Hamilton City Council at its last Committee of the Whole […]
County to deed park land to Darby
By Michael Howell In early February, the Ravalli County Commissioners agreed unanimously to transfer the title to the property known as Waincrest Park to the Town of Darby. The […]
NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED TO: DARBY LUMBER, INC. 2770 El Camino Road Las Vegas, NV 89146-5221 INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY 6400 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38197 COUNTY […]
Sales/Auctions AUCTION! Tools (carpentry, power, cement, auto body) scaffolding, vehicles, furniture and more! Saturday March 23rd, 9:30am, 611 North Central, Sidney. Complete list/photos www.montanaauctioncompany.com 406-939-2501. UNRESERVED AUCTION. Complete Dispersal. Prairie […]
Response to LaCroix
I usually ignore the rantings of Bill LaCroix as they are so over the top that I know the reasonable citizens of Ravalli County will see this poor man’s […]
Shedding light on dark money
Montanans are tired of dirty politics, nasty mud-slinging campaigns, and personal attacks. I believe they’re even more disgusted with the fact that many of these tactics are hidden inside […]