OG-25-04-153 Legal Notice Willo 4 Subdivision, (4-Lot Minor Subdivision); Subdivision Case # 2024-05, Tax ID: 346970. The proposal is a 4-lot minor subdivision on 4.08 acres with one variance request. […]
Archives for April 15, 2025
RFP – Westhouse Painting & Repairs
Request for Proposals (RFP) WesthouseExterior Painting and Wood Repairs The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners are soliciting Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for Exterior Painting and wood repairs for 1404 Westwood […]
Floodplain Application FA-24-07
OG-25-04-150 Legal Notice The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on a floodplain permit to install fiber optic cable within the regulatory floodplain of the Bitterroot River, East […]
Avian flu threatens Bitterroot birds
by John Dowd, Editor After COVID-19, the world is understandably paranoid about the risks of viruses affecting the human condition. However, yet another pandemic is threatening our way of life, […]
Two chances for youth to get outdoors
by John Dowd, Editor Two groups have their annual upcoming events to give outdoor opportunities to young people this May. Both Montana Matters Youth Outdoor Experience and the Teller Wildlife […]
Six running for Victor Park Board
Registered voters in Victor will soon receive a ballot in the mail for electing three trustees to the Victor Park Board. Six candidates have thrown their hats in the ring. […]
Corvallis Rural Fire District to run mill levy
by Randy Skelton, Corvallis Rural Fire District Chief Corvallis Rural Fire District is asking the public in its district to support us on May 6th by voting “yes” to an […]
Local Christian academy celebrates building expansion progress
Hamilton Christian Academy (HCA) is expanding its campus to address growing student enrollment. The school is constructing a new 1,600-square-foot multi-purpose building that will include two classrooms to accommodate students […]
L. Victoria Moore
The feisty spirit of Linda Victoria Moore danced into the light on March 20, 2025. “Victoria” to friends, “Ms. V” to students, and “Granny” to the ones she loved most, […]
George Thomas, Jr.
It is difficult to sum up Dad’s life in a few paragraphs, so here are more than a few. George Jr was the 7th of 9 children born to George […]
Dies named Lion of the Year
Hamilton Lions Club President John Orlando announced that Dixie Dies was selected as Lion of the Year. President Orlando said, “Every year the Lions Club members select a Lion of […]
Falcon baseballers best Broncs
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Florence baseball team defeated Hamilton 5-4 in nine innings on Thursday, April 10 in Florence. This was a rematch of last year’s state championship […]
Bitterroot track teams at MCPS Invite
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The track and field teams from Corvallis, Darby, Florence, Hamilton, and Stevensville were in Missoula on Friday, April 11 for the annual MCPS Invite. The […]
Florence girls win Jefferson golf invite
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Florence golf team played in the Jefferson Invite at the Green Meadow Country Club in Helena on Monday, April 7. The Florence girls team […]
Corvallis/Stevi tennis match
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The tennis teams from Corvallis and Stevensville played at the new Hamilton tennis courts on Tuesday, April 8. The Corvallis boys defeated Stevensville 3-4, while […]
Bitterroot Valley softball results
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Florence Florence hosted MAC (Misson, Arlee, Charlo) on Friday, April 11 and won 18-7 in a six inning slugfest. Florence had 24 total hits as […]
Oath of Office
by Michelle Long, Stevensville I would like to remind our four members of Congress and my fellow citizens of the Oath of Office taken by Senators and Representatives: “I do […]
Tariffs
by Russ Lawrence, Hamilton Montana Senators Sheehy and Daines, please take note of what your colleague, Sen. Rand Paul, had to say about tariffs: “Every dollar collected in tariff revenue […]
Social Security
by Kirk Thompson, Stevensville Some 90 years ago the Republicans fought, but lost, the fight to stop Social Security. Some 60 years ago the Republicans fought, but lost again, to […]
A little light amid all the political chaos
by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville Maybe it would be worthwhile to reflect upon some really good work being done by the Stevensville School Board. It seems that we […]
