They are not the run and gun team they’ve been in the past couple of years, although they have their moments. They do not play the slow, deliberate game of […]
Archives for January 2014
Pirates fall to Seeley with a last second shot
The Victor Pirates lost a close game against the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks on Saturday. On the line was a part of the lead for the conference. The two teams matched up […]
Southwest A roundup
In the past week, there has been speculation as to why former head coach Keith Chambers has been back working with the Yellowjackets. When asked about it, he […]
Three wrestlers place
The Jug Beck Wrestling Tournament in Missoula is one of the largest tournaments in the Northwest with teams from across Montana, Northern Idaho and even a few Washington teams […]
Sage Grouse situation problematic for Montana
By Pat Connell, State Representative HD87, Member, Sage Grouse Council Driven by a federal court ordered effort forced by Jon Marble’s Western Watershed Project (WWP) lawsuit, Montana is currently attempting […]
Speaking up about treasurer’s incompetence
At age 85 I had hoped my days of criticizing local government were over but it has become so bad, so ludicrous, so self-serving, so stupid, and so blatantly […]
Time for Sleeping Child Hot Springs to be public
How many of us would like to leave a lasting legacy for all Montanans such as Senator Lee Metcalf did, or any number of other people whose good works […]
Rage over lack of compromise in Congress justified
The recent political rage to criticize the U.S. Congress for lack of accomplishment and unwillingness to compromise is deserved. In both the House and Senate, the negative actions of […]
Bad decision promotes forest fires
I would like to clarify first that I am part Indian but not even a little part drunk! Many of us believe that the denial of the 3 Saddle […]
Resolution Expo to be held this weekend
Resolutions and the New Year go hand in hand. Whether it’s losing weight, living a healthier life or deciding to volunteer, this is usually the time to start. Fairgrounds […]
Stockgrowers honor Earl and Ida Reynolds
By Jean Schurman The Bitterroot Stockgrowers held their annual banquet Saturday night in Stevensville. One of the most anticipated events of the evening was the naming of the Stockgrower of […]
Victor School using innovative program to improve reading
By Jean Schurman Learning to read, do math, sit still and listen to the teacher are probably a kindergartener’s or first grader’s biggest tasks. It’s a tough job. Imagine […]
County Treasurer left problems hanging in South Carolina
By Michael Howell Not only is Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey, aka Valerie Addis, aka Valerie Scott, not responding to the many departments, districts, and organizations lodging various complaints […]
Commissioners hear from school districts on Treasurer’s Office crisis
Emergency meeting called later By Michael Howell Representatives from the county’s school districts showed up at the County Commissioners’ office on Monday morning to express their concerns about the ongoing […]
Local farmers market to reject genetically modified produce
At the Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op’s annual meeting last fall, members approved allowing only produce grown from non-genetically modified (non-GMO) seeds. The new rule will be in effect for […]
Hospital gets big boost for new ICU project
By Michael Howell After receiving an anonymous challenge donation of $800,000 for construction of a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (MDMH) recently announced another $100,000 […]
New hours for Hamilton City Parks
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council has approved on first reading an ordinance changing the hours that city parks will be open to the public. All city parks […]
Stevi offers reward for info on cemetery vandalism
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) involved in the vandalism of the Maplewood Cemetery. Anyone […]
Loretta ‘Otis’ Morrell
Missoula – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our “sweetheart” of a wife, Mom, and Granny, Loretta “Otis” Morrell, 78. Loretta was born to August […]
Chad Donald Berard
Corvallis – Chad Donald Berard, 36 years of age, passed away January 2, 2014 at St. Patrick Hospital after a short and bravely fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Chad was […]