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Volleyball roundup

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by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Florence  Florence broke the Breakers in Missoula on Tuesday, September 16, as they defeated Missoula Loyola 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-21). For Florence, Emory Ralston had […]

Post-fair complaints aired

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by John Dowd Last week, the Ravalli County Fair Board held their post-fair meeting, and hosted a long public comment period, where numerous members of the public voiced their concerns. […]

HEARTism enriches Hamilton with mural

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by Sarah Glass Many hearts and hands have been involved in creating the stylized mountain and wildflower mural at 310 Madison Street in Hamilton this past week. On the afternoon […]

Fatal accident at Florence homecoming parade

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A 12-year-old boy died last Friday in Florence during the Florence-Carlton homecoming parade. According to reports from Montana Highway Patrol, the boy fell from the Big Tex trailer he was […]

Bitterroot Health adds dialysis center

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by John Dowd Last Tuesday, Bitterroot Health and its partners were excited to host a ribbon cutting for a very unique and needed facility. Completed in August and having seen […]

Hamilton mayor responds to opponent’s claims

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by John Dowd Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf has filed for re-election. Farrenkopf was concerned by the statements in a campaign letter that was sent out to local media outlets by […]

Broncs chop down #5 Loggers

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by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Hamilton Broncs football team hosted the #5 ranked (406mtsports.com) Libby Loggers for their homecoming game on Friday, September 12. On paper it looked to […]

Soccer scores

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by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Stevensville  The Stevensville boys and girls soccer teams hosted Corvallis on Tuesday, September 9. The Stevensville girls won 2-0. Madigan Hurlbert and Addi Nobi each […]

2025 Corvallis XC Invitational

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by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Corvallis hosted the Corvallis XC Invitational on Saturday, September 13. A total of 13 cross country teams, including Darby, Corvallis, Hamilton, and Stevensville, competed in […]

Hamilton volleyball defeats Stevensville

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by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Hamilton volleyball team is off to a strong start to the 2025 season. Hamilton has an experienced group led by seniors Aurie Duncan, Ciara […]

Norman Harvey Thomas

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Norman Harvey Thomas, affectionately known as “Norm,” passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 18, 2025, in Stevensville, Montana, at the remarkable age of 91. Born on December 13, […]

Funky Junk Sale

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FALL FUNKY JUNK SALE. Art building – Ravalli Co. Fairgrounds (adjacent to Gun Show) Hamilton. Friday-Saturday, September 12-13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  EIGHT VENDORS! Montana/Children’s Books, Western Decor, Ammunition, […]

Hearing on Name Change – Perkins

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Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County  In the Matter of the Name Change of Bryan Vamp Earl Perkins, Bryan Vamp Earl Perkins, Petitioner. Cause No.: DV-41-2025-0000313-NC Dept. 2 NOTICE […]

Notice to Creditors – Wroble

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Kyle J. Workman State Bar No. 65442127  Workman Law, PLLC  P.O. Box 1167  Hamilton, MT 59840 T: (406) 802-2198  kyle@workmanlawmt.com  courts@workmanlawmt.com  Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives  MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, […]

Darby 2025-2026 Budget Hearing

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PUBLIC HEARING The Darby Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive oral  and written comment regarding the:   2025-2026 ANNUAL BUDGET   The hearing will be held at: […]

Notice to Creditors – Bryan

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Wlliam J. Nelson, Esq.  Nelson Law Office PLLC  217 North 3rd Street, Suite J  Hamilton, MT 59840  Telephone: (406) 363-3181  Attorney for Personal Representative  MONTANA TWENTY FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT […]