Riverfest in the Root held. Kids (and adults) enjoyed a variety of activities to increase their awareness and appreciation of the Bitterroot River at the fourth annual Riverfest in the […]
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Archives for August 19, 2014
RCEDA receives $59,700 in grants
By Michael Howell USDA Rural Development State Director Anthony J. Preite was in the valley last Wednesday to drop off a check for $59,700 to the Ravalli County Economic Development […]
Public comment period extended on DEQ permit for large retail store
By Michael Howell The state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has reopened the public comment period for a Ground Water Pollution Control System permit application that it is being […]
Stevi adopts permissive levy but doesn’t fund it
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council recently decided to expand its health care coverage for employees by including dental and vision options in which the town would pay […]
Groups plan to sue over airstrip expansion in Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
Wilderness Watch and Friends of the Clearwater have filed a 60-day Notice of Intent (NOI) to sue the US Forest Service and the US Fish & Wildlife Service over […]
Charles J. Roubik, III
Hamilton – Chuck Roubik completed a life filled with honor, love, kindness, and principle on August 15, 2014. He was born on March 2, 1932 and raised in Wilmette, Illinois. […]
Community eligibility provides free school meals, helping fight hunger in MT
By Kristen Lothrop, Montana Food Bank Network For many families across Montana, the start of the new school year comes as a relief. Back-to-school means back to school meals and […]
Comment on Wolf Stamp proposal
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park’s proposed Wolf Stamp hearing on 8/14 was well attended. No matter the stamp name, all wildlife will benefit from education, habitat acquisition, increased game wardens […]
Everything begins at home
I was talking with a young friend and mother about bullying the other day and learned that her young son has had some trouble with it in pre-school or day-care, […]
Don’t let corporations skate on taxes
The Great Recession “officially” ended almost five years ago, but looking at many communities across the country, you wouldn’t believe it. Ten million people are still searching for work, and […]
Support for Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act
For over 60 years, the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) has served as an important voice for the outfitting industry and as a key partner in decisions that effect […]
Demand equal pay for all
Would you be OK making $400,000 less over your career simply because you’re a woman? I’m not and neither are my girlfriends! Yet that’s exactly what’s happening to women across […]
Jennifer B. Lint Ravalli County Public Administrator Boatwright Law Office, P.C. 1091 South First Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 375-1385 MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE […]
Sales/Auctions BLU-J ESTATE SALES 363-1600 Follow our green signs! view photos at www.bluejayestatesales.com Friday, Aug. 22 • 6-8pm Saturday, Aug 23 • 9am-5:30pm 264 Weber, Hamilton Just up Golf Course […]
Fair Parade signups Sign-ups for the Ravalli County Fair Parade are being taken at the chamber office. The Ravalli County Fair theme this year is “Buckles, Boots & Rodeo […]