Fires of unprecedented size and intensity are raging across the western U.S., forming what looks like a ring of fire in the Rocky Mountains stretching from Mexico to Canada on […]
Archives for July 28, 2021
Hamilton council proclaims support for diversity, inclusion
by Nathan Boddy On Tuesday, July 20th, the Hamilton City Council passed, unanimously, a proclamation in support of diversity and inclusion. The proclamation was requested by Councilor Jenny West, following […]
Stevensville has full town council
by Victoria Howell At the July 22nd Stevensville Town Council meeting, Karen Wandler was sworn in and seated as the newest member of the council. Wandler will represent Ward 2 […]
Hamilton fire department shows need for new station
by Nathan Boddy The City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department opened the bay doors to the Fire Station on Wednesday, July 21st. The more than 100 year […]
Suspects arrested in stolen aircraft case
Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton said two adults from the Helena area were arrested during an investigation into an abandoned aircraft on Hwy 93 at mile marker 37 near Lick […]
A call to disarm
by Suzanna McDougal, Hamilton A large portion of the Earth’s population will soon recognize, if they haven’t already done so, that humanity is now faced with a stark choice, evolve or […]
Thanks to BNF Trail Crew
by Mark Wetherington, Hamilton I’ve used the trail to Blodgett Overlook dozens of times since moving to Montana in 2014. Sometimes I’m hiking, sometimes I’m trail running, but I’m always finding […]
Beware
by Cinda Holt, Stevensville All hospice care providers are not created equal! I had such a traumatic experience with a local hospice that I feel compelled to tell my story, and […]
Don’t fall for SEL
by Marc L. Sabin, ScD, Corvallis The recent (Jul, 2021) Summer 2021 Board Update for the Corvallis School District has interesting information that is important to all members of this community. […]
MtFWP senior management is failing everyday Montanans
by Marc Cooke, President, Wolves of the Rockies, Stevensville There is cancer growing within Montana wildlife management. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Montana Outfitters and Guides, extreme huning and trapping organizaions, and the […]
George Edward Solander
Hamilton – George Edward Solander, 87, passed away of natural causes on July 17, 2021, at the Hamilton Assisted Living and Memory Center. George was born in Missoula, MT on […]
John Francis Holt
John Francis Holt, 69, passed away from cancer peacefully in his home in Stevensville, MT while surrounded by loved ones on July 8, 2021. He was born in Carlsbad, New […]
Larry Patterson
Winnett – Larry Patterson, 78, was born to Ernie and Bernetta Patterson of Stevensville, Montana. He was raised on the family ranch where they bred, showed and sold legendary Paint […]
‘Bulls, Broncs, and Honky Tonks’ this Saturday
The First Annual Bulls, Broncs, and Honky Tonks, will be this Saturday, July 31 at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Although the cowboys will be competing Saturday evening at 6pm, there […]
Season ends for local American Legion teams
by Mikayln Brickley The seasons for both of our local legion baseball teams came to a close this past weekend. The Bitterroot Red Sox and the Bitterroot Bucs traveled to […]
McCarthy basketball camp draws 180 campers
by Mikayln Brickley This past week, former Division 1 basketball coach, Frank McCarthy, put on a basketball camp for athletes ranging from kindergarten to seniors in high school. With about […]
Ravalli County Tourism Business Improvement District to be dissolved
The Ravalli County Tourism Business Improvement District (TIBD) is shutting down, according to board member and County Commissioner Dan Huls. The district was established in 2011 and established a $1 […]