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Thorson manufacturing closing its doorsBy Michael Howell The Thorson brothers, A. Robert (Bob) and Donald (Don), have announced the closing of their longtime livestock equipment manufacturing business near Corvallis, called Thorson Manufacturing. It may spell the end of an era in the livestock equipment business. It is certainly the end of an era in the Thorson family history and in the Bitterroot Valley. More... 
West Nile Virus human infection reportedBy Michael Howell "West Nile Virus is here," said Ravalli County Public Health Nurse Charmell Owens, "and it's probably here to stay." According to Owens, that means it is time for the public to educate themselves about the virus and take precautions to lessen the chance of infection. Owens announced the first confirmed case of a human being infected by the virus in Ravalli County. More...
Open burning allowed on day-to-day basisBy Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners passed a resolution last week that allows open burning once again of wood waste from trees, shrubs, and plants. Burning of garbage, however, and other types of waste material, such as used lumber and other construction waste, is prohibited. Before burning allowable waste, approval must be granted from a Hot Line Number, 1-800-225-6779, on a day-to-day basis. The approval is granted or denied for the day depending on the air dispersion and ventilation conditions at the time. More... Stemman will contested in courtBy Michael Howell The Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) and the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation, Inc. have sued Stevensville residents Joseph King Powell and his wife over the estate of Roy Stemman. The non-profit corporation that provides mental health services and programs to emotionally disturbed youth and their families has asked District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton to invalidate Stemman's 2003 will in which the entire estate was left to Powell. The suit alleges that Stemman was "unduly influenced" by Powell and his wife in the creation of the will just days before his death. More... Stevi enacts moratorium on extending water servicesBy Michael Howell Facing water supply problems with the Creekside Meadows subdivision, the Stevensville Town Council adopted a resolution at their last meeting "to encourage water conservation." It amounts to a moratorium on future annexation until the water problems are solved. More... |
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