By Michael Howell If the beginning of the Fort Owen Ranch is counted from the time that Major John Owen bought the old Mission site for $250 back in the […]
Archives for December 5, 2017
Timber industry expert talks about forest issues
By Michael Howell The third and last talk in the recent lecture series being held at the North Valley Library in Stevensville featured Pyramid Mountain Lumber Resource Manager Gordy Sanders. […]
PSC actions extend life of ‘406’ area code
Montana will remain the “406” for a while longer thanks in part to the Montana Public Service Commission’s efforts to ensure phone numbers are allocated more efficiently across the state. […]
American Legion deserves praise
By Jim Hamilton, Chaplain, Florence American Legion Post #134 I would like to commend Corvallis American Legion Post #91 for undertaking the mission of ensuring that a deceased former […]
Chronic Wasting Disease
I have read with keen interest the articles that have appeared in both the Ravalli Republic and the Missoulian and would like to inform the public on how they […]
Suspicious of Jones’ tax plan
I am grateful to Republicans who successfully held the line against raising taxes during the special session. My gratitude notwithstanding, property tax increases are a strong possibility as costs […]
Daines should support Wilderness Study Areas
Recently Senator Daines stated he was looking at legislation to eliminate most of the areas in Senator Metcalf’s 1977 Montana Wilderness Study Act. This Act has provided great protection for […]
Wednesday, December 6 Climate science forum The Montana Institute on Ecosystems, in partnership with MSU-Extension in Ravalli County, will host a free educational climate science forum in Hamilton on […]
Strong start for Florence
The Eureka Lions may be the state champion football team but the Florence Falcons ruled the hardwood on Friday night. The Falcons jumped out to an early lead and never […]
Lady Broncs stop Big Sky
The Lady Broncs of Hamilton had a good opening game against Missoula Big Sky, claiming a 47-31 win. The Lady Broncs have a nice combination of speed and height. Tessa […]
Marion ‘Pic’ Potter
Stevensville – Marion “Pic” Potter, 95, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at The Living Centre in Stevensville. Pic was born on January 26, 1922 at the Bass Creek […]
Alfred Gilbert Simmons
Hamilton – Alfred Gilbert Simmons, age 92, passed away at home, surrounded by family on November 27, 2017. He was born October 6, 1925 in Corvallis, Montana, the only child […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE SANDRA J. WOLFF, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-17-130 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that […]
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