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Archives for February 5, 2025

Jerry Gordon Lewis

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February 9, 1939 – February 1, 2025  Jerry Gordon Lewis, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and outdoorsman, passed away peacefully in his home on February 1, 2025, at the age of […]

Brian William Sutherland

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Brian William Sutherland, 84, of Hamilton, passed away January 31, 2025. He was born March 14, 1940 to Dan and Dorothy Sutherland. Brian grew up north of Corvallis on the […]

Soft Rock Scoping Notice

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The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservations Southwestern Land Office Hamilton Unit is in the preliminary process of developing a hazardous fuels reduction east of Corvallis off Soft Rock […]

Ambrose Creek Towing has your back

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by John Dowd Calling a tow truck is the last thing most people think about until they need one. Justin Lattin is the owner, manager and dispatcher for Ambrose Creek […]

Report from the House

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by Rep. David Bedey, HD 86, Hamilton The first three weeks of the legislative session have gone by. As of January 24th, one hundred and fifty three  bills have passed […]

Notice of Self Storage Sale

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Please take notice Park River Storage located at 17 Red Ranch Rd. Stevensville MT 59870 intends to hold an Auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale shall […]

Hearing on Name Change – Larot

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Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County  In the Matter of the Name Change of Kelly Larot, Kelly Larot, Petitioner. Cause No.: DV-41-2025-0000019-NC Dept. 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME […]

Alcohol License Transfer

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License RALLS INC (Beverly Ralls and Robert Ralls, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License […]

Florence defeats Darby

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by Scott Sacry Florence’s Jaden Fisher defends Darby’s Austin Hackel in the game between Darby and Florence in Darby on Thursday, January 23. Florence won 82-22. Photo by Scott Sacry. […]

Bitterroot Valley Basketball Roundup

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by Scott Sacry Hamilton hosts Dillon On Thursday, January 23, the Hamilton girls hosted #3 (406mtsports.com) Dillon. The Broncs were unable to generate enough offense to compete with the Beavers […]

Hamilton’s Blome is AD of the Year

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by Scott Sacry The Montana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) has selected Hamilton Activities Director Travis Blome as the Class A Activities Director of the Year. As the name indicates, […]

Wrestling roundup

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by Scott Sacry Class A Duals in Livingston The wrestling teams from Hamilton, Stevensville and Corvallis joined 21 other schools in Livingston on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 […]

Election travesty

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by J. Ward, Lolo People that volunteer to work the polls for elections are doing their civic duty – pride in performance. Who wins and who loses an election is […]

Why I won’t keep my pay raise

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by Rep. Greg Overstreet, HD-88, Stevensville I wanted to explain to readers a vote I took in the Montana House of Representatives because it shows some trickery that none of […]

Harold ‘Leon’ Kennedy

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Harold “Leon” Kennedy (85), of Stevensville Montana, on January 20, 2025. He was surrounded by family members in his […]

Cecilia Marie Mandala

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Cecelia Marie Mandala, 95 of Darby, passed away January 16, 2025 peacefully in her home while surrounded by family members. Prior to her passing, Cecelia received all the sacraments and […]

Robert Morris Gaudin, Jr.

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Robert Morris Gaudin, Jr., a dedicated professional and cherished family man, passed away on January 26,2025 leaving behind a legacy of integrity and dedication. Born on February 15, 1953, in […]