At its last Committee of the Whole meeting, Hamilton City Council members discussed the potential agreement to contract with Ravalli County for wastewater treatment services in the county’s Targeted Economic […]
New police officer in Stevensville
Stevensville’s new police officer Kevin Oberhofer comes to the job with a good deal of experience. Police Chief James Marble, who has been handling the department by himself following two […]
Victor gets new fire hall
After struggling diligently for several years to either remodel the old fire hall in downtown Victor or move to a new one, the efforts finally made it over the hilltop […]
Montana Chocolate Company has moved – but not far
If you see some big red signs in Stevensville saying “CHOCOLATE” with an arrow pointing, just follow the arrow and you will find what you are looking for. It’s the […]
Stevensville receives report on bullying, harassment complaint
The Town of Stevensville recently received the results of an investigation into a complaint filed by Town Clerk Audree Tribbensee alleging bullying, harassment, and creation of a hostile work environment […]
Stevi mayor alleges verbal assault by council member’s spouse
According to Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey, he was verbally assaulted in his office last Friday by Matt Barker, husband of Council member Stacie Barker. Dewey said that he had […]
New finding could help early diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
National Institutes of Health scientists and their colleagues have found evidence of the infectious agent of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in the eyes of deceased CJD patients. The finding suggests […]
Meeting set to discuss security cameras for Stevensville park
A joint meeting of the Stevensville Town Council and the town’s Park Board has been set for Thursday, November 29 at Town Hall to discuss and possibly agree to implement […]
Effort underway to place sculpture in Hamilton public space
If the friends and clients of local sculptor Keith McMasters have their way, his latest sculpture of a 1929 era flyfisherman on horseback entitled “Along the Banks” will become the […]
Judge Langton to retire
Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton has announced his retirement, effective April 30, 2019. Langton, who was first elected as judge of Department One of the 21st Judicial District […]
City of Hamilton establishes Urban Renewal District
The City of Hamilton has adopted an ordinance creating the North Hamilton Renewal District. A District Plan was also adopted which includes a tax increment provision as a financial […]
Capitalizing on history
History can play role in economic development, says preservation officer History is the foundation for strong vibrant communities,” Kate Hampton, Community Preservation Coordinator for the State Historical Preservation Office, […]
Phillips appointed to Ward 2 Stevensville council position
At the Stevensville Town Council meeting last Thursday, November 8, Robin Holcomb and Stacie Barker, the only two council members involved in the process following Council President Bob Michalson’s recusal, […]
County approves settlement agreement with City Center Motel
On November 8, the Ravalli County Commissioners agreed to a settlement agreement in the case of Rental Property and Management Services LLC, doing business as City Center Motel versus […]
Hoy publishes book based on lifetime of interacting with wildlife
Judy Hoy is a strange bird, you might say. But I have noticed over my lifetime that people who live and work very closely with animals end up being a […]
Audubon – For the birds of the Bitterroot
No one does more for birds in the Bitterroot Valley than the Bitterroot Audubon Society, the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. They are more than a group of […]
Applicants interviewed for vacant Stevi council seat
On Thursday, November 1, three applicants vying for a Ward 2 position on the Stevensville Town Council were interviewed by Councilors Robin Holcomb and Stacie Barker. The Council will […]
Report on impact of declining timber harvest on Bitterroot economy released
Patrick Barkey and Todd Morgan of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana delivered a summary presentation of the results of their study commissioned […]
Burk inducted into Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame
It was announced this month that Stevensville publisher and journalist Dale Burk has been inducted into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame. Sponsored by the Montana Historical Society and the […]
Petition to recall Stevensville mayor rejected
Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder Regina Plettenberg has rejected the preliminary recall petition against Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey due to deficiencies in form and content. The petition, submitted by […]