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Archives for March 2025

Not good governance

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by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Attention, all freedom-loving Montanans! State Senator Theresa Manzella, representing SD 44-Hamilton, head of the so-called “Montana Freedom Caucus,” is once again demonstrating her disregard for our […]

Brain surgery with a chainsaw

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by David Leslie, Corvallis I write to raise a few points that would increase my interest in our local conversations conducted via letters to the editor. First, consider fraud, waste, […]

Trump, a malignant narcissist?

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by Jerry Miller, Hamilton The following opinion is based on 20 years as a mental health therapist, 10 as a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider in Washington State and, after […]

Calm down

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by Jane Lambert, Stevensville All I have to say to those writing hysterical letters directed at President Trump is CALM DOWN. Quit fanning the flames of pure hysteria on social […]

Donacina ‘Donna’ Marie Gandara

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Donacina “Donna” Marie Gonzalez Gandara passed away in her home on March 5, 2025 at the age of 108 peacefully after a brief illness. She was born on September 7, […]

Linda Arlene Abdich

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Arlene (Wortman) Abdich, 63, on March 7, 2025. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and dear friend to […]

James ‘Jim’ Clyde Swanz

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April 8, 1935 – March 10, 2025 James “Jim” Clyde Swanz, 89, beloved husband, father, and “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, […]

Area athletes sign letters of intent

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Athletes from Bitterroot Valley high schools have been busy signing letters of intent to play college sports next year. They will continue to sign as the year progresses, but, so […]

Stevi’s Wheeler signs with BMCC

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Stevensville senior Joey Wheeler signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) in a ceremony at the Stevensville High School on Friday, March 14. […]

Florence girls end season at state

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The Florence girls basketball team was in Missoula on March 13-15 for the Class B State Basketball tournament. The Lady Falcons played inspired basketball, but lost out in the loser’s […]

Funding freeze affects local ag projects

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by Nathan Boddy Max Smith at Winter Kissed Farm in Stevensville can easily point to a source of federal funding that has made a positive difference in his business. “It’s […]

Stevensville distillery closing its doors

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by John Dowd Montana Distillery owners Mark Hlebichuk and Sharie McDonald are sad to announce that their business of over 10 years will be closing its doors.  The current owners […]

Notice to Creditors – Bauer

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET E. BAUER, Deceased. Case No.: DP-41-2025-26 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]

Call for Bids – Asphalt Seal Coat

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INVITATION TO BID Asphalt Seal Coat The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposals for 2025 ASPHALT SEAL COAT to be conducted throughout various County roads in […]

Call for Bids – Asphalt Paving Projects

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INVITATION TO BID ASPHALT PAVING PROJECTS: NORTH COUNTY The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners is now accepting proposals for the delivery of 2025 ASPHALT PAVING PROJECTS. Sealed proposals will […]

Richard ‘Rix’ J. Kordsmeier

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Richard (Rix) J. Kordsmeier of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Bitterroot Health-Daly Hospital from a fatal car accident. He entered this world on April 27, 1962 […]