By Dave Hurtt, Florence The five Pachyderm clubs in Montana seem unaware that charity begins at home. They continue to collect dues which are sent to state and national offices […]
Archives for May 2019
Abortion and slavery
By Dennis Hicks, Hamilton The abortion debate is not a scientific controversy nor a legal battle; it is a moral issue. On one side of the debate are those that […]
Hard realities
By Bob Williams, Stevensville He swore he’d do his best, but spends little time on his job. He accepted emoluments from foreigners. He abused his authority by dismissing legions of […]
Haldorson wins fourth championship
When Calla Haldorson of Corvallis stepped onto the podium at the Class A State Track Meet in Laurel, she made history. Haldorson, a senior, became the first female in Montana […]
Hamilton softball takes third
It wasn’t quite the ending the Lady Bronc softball team wanted, but it really was more than anyone expected of the team. “To play Saturday morning of the state tournament […]
Florence softball takes second
They were poised to become back-to-back-to-back champions. They had the talent and the experience. After all, the seniors on the team have two state championships and a third place finish […]
Peter C. Sacks
Corvallis – Peter C. Sacks, 94, of Corvallis, rode into the sunset with rope in hand on May 20, 2019 from his home on Birch Creek where he lived for […]
David B. Strom
Missoula – Dave passed away on May 15, 2019, at St Patrick’s Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Sheridan, WY on June 17, 1939, to Walter and […]
Ruth Mae Neisinger
Ruth Mae Neisinger of Stevensville passed away on May 19, 2019. She was born on September 23, 1942 in Denver, Colorado. Our Mother She was sweet and kind as any […]
Earth Stewardship Program gets students out in the field
As predictable as the return of loons in spring, young students from across the valley who have participated in the Earth Stewardship Program sponsored by the Bitter Root Water Forum […]
Corvallis HS students win Grizzly Bear Challenge contest
This spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Inspired Classroom offered a statewide distance learning program, The Grizzly Bear Challenge, to high school students and teachers. The program involved asking […]
Keppel to be honored as Corvallis Grand Marshal
Each year, the Corvallis American Legion selects a veteran to lead the annual Memorial Day Parade as the grand marshal. This year, that honor goes to Ralph Keppel of Hamilton. […]
Stevi council errs in stopping meeting for lack of town clerk
Misinterpreting state law, the Stevensville Town Council abruptly adjourned its latest town council meeting without conducting any business last week, claiming that council cannot meet without the Town Clerk being […]
Road, curb improvement work now in progress in Stevi area
Eastside Highway through Stevensville Motorists in the Stevensville area will need to exercise caution while driving through Stevensville beginning Wednesday, May 20. The Montana Department of Transportation is updating sidewalk […]
Expect delays as Clerk of Court moves to online system
After years of preparation and planning, the Ravalli County Clerk of District Court will transition to a new web-based case management system. This will take place beginning Monday, June 3, […]
Call for Bids – Barn Roof
CALL FOR BIDS ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR SHEEP/SWINE BARN AT RAVALLI COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN HAMILTON, MONTANA The BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are calling for bids for a roof replacement at […]
Call for Bids – Barn Roof
CALL FOR BIDS ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR DAIRY/POULTRY BARN AT RAVALLI COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN HAMILTON, MONTANA The BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are calling for bids for a roof replacement at […]
RFP – Concrete Culvert
Request for Proposals Concrete Culvert The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposal for concrete culvert to be delivered at the Road and Bridge Department at 244 […]
Hearing on Name Change – Nicole Anderson
Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Nicole R. Anderson, Nicole R. Anderson, Petitioner Cause No. DV-19-169/3 Dept. No.: 2 Notice of […]
Notice to Creditors – Jayne Williams
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