Ravalli County Public Health August 11, 2020 As of 4 p.m. today, Ravalli County Public Health has received no new cases of COVID-19. Ravalli County currently has seven active cases of COVID-19. Public Health regrets to inform our community that another Ravalli County resident has died due to complications from COVID-19. This is the second […]
Archives for August 11, 2020
Governor directs $50 million to maintain and expand child care
Governor Steve Bullock today announced he will direct $50 million to increase child care options for Montana families and bolster the state’s child care infrastructure in response to COVID-19. “As more Montanans return to work and families prepare for the upcoming school year, we must ensure there are options to provide high quality and flexible […]
Sports in the time of coronavirus
I am at a loss and I’m sure I’m not the only one who is. The year of COVID-19 has taken a toll on everyone in some manner. I’m not talking about the worry of contacting the virus, that’s a given. What I’m talking about is the loss of sports! Now you all know how […]
Larry J. Bushman
Stevensville – Larry J. Bushman, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away in peace at home Sunday, August 2, 2020. Larry was born June 30, 1935, in Ogden, Utah to Isabelle Simpson Doyle and Archie Levon Bushman. He was the youngest of four brothers, who have since passed on: Marvin Daniel, Archie (“Bud”) […]
Gerald L. Dierking
Florence – Gerald L. Dierking, 90, while at his home in Florence, MT went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. He was born December 17, 1929, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of the late Harold and Hazel Dierking. Gerald “Jerry” was raised in Illinois. He graduated from […]
Two valley school districts opt for no mask requirements
Although all the superintendents from every school district in the county have been meeting weekly to discuss plans for reopening in the fall in an effort to try and stay on the same page, two school districts have distinguished themselves recently over the “hot-button” issue of masking. Hamilton, Corvallis, and Florence have all decided to […]
Stevensville mayor, superintendent at odds over school mask decision
Last week, Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey issued a letter to Stevensville School District Superintendent Dr. Bob Moore and school board trustees concerning the recent decision to recommend but not require masks at the school. “Your recent decision to not require masks as school returns to session this fall is a troubling one, though,” he wrote. […]
Neighbors react to Stevensville subdivision proposal
Residents of the Creekside Meadows subdivision in Stevensville are disturbed by the proposal being put forth to build a 137-lot subdivision called Burnt Fork Estates adjacent to and connected to theirs. According to Jim Kalkofen, president of the Creekside Meadows Homeowners Association, although they did have some discussions with the developers about the proposal, they […]
Stevi resident ‘gives back’ to Pantry Partners food bank
Pantry Partners, the community food bank located in Stevensville, recently received a $5,000 donation from Stevensville resident Rick Harrison. Harrison serves as Chaplain for the American Legion Post 94 in Stevensville, but he was making a personal donation to the Pantry Partners that day. “I just want to do the right thing,” he said. He […]
Wild West Weekend in Darby
The Darby Rodeo Arena is the place to be this week. A concert starts off the week’s activities which is followed by roping, bucking broncs, barrels, and bulls on Saturday. According to Cal Ruark, Darby Rodeo Association president, there will be something for everyone. There’s even a royalty pageant with queens, princesses and everything! On […]
Estate Sales
Bluejay Estate Sales – www.bluejayestatesales.com, 363-1600. Aug 13-15 • Wisdom, Historic Big Hole Ranch! Day 2 & 3 start times 10am-2pm. Aug 18-19 • Corvallis, 737 Huey Flats, off Christofferson Lane. Aug 20-22 • Belgrade, 89 Pheasant Lane. Aug 26-27 • Hamilton, 826 Canyon View Loop. Aug 27-29 • Missoula, 4535 Rio Vista. ALL SALES START Day One 5pm-8pm. Numbers to keep place in line given at 2pm for Day One […]
Produce
Mill Crick Farm Stand – 153 Dutch Hill Rd Hamilton 59840. Seasonal Certified Organic Produce. Always Open, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Mixed Greens, Kale, Chard, Broccoli and more