By Jean Schurman The Bitterroot Art Guild will have their annual Christmas Show this Friday and Saturday at the 1st Interstate Building at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. The event […]
RCEDA holds Small Business Celebration
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Economic Development Agency sponsored its third annual Small Business Celebration at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton last week. According to RCEDA Economic Development […]
Victor honors veterans, Stephani remembered
By Jean Schurman Veterans Day at Victor School has always featured veterans, Marines, and one particular Marine, Bill Stephani. This fall, Stephani lost his final battle and passed on. […]
Moving toward a three-commissioner board
Ravalli County voters, in the last election, approved reducing the Board of County Commissioners from a five-member board down to three. The voters also rejected the change in term lengths […]
Ochenski speaks to Bitterrooters
By Michael Howell Newspaper columnist and wilderness advocate George Ochenski came to Hamilton last week as the featured speaker at the annual banquet and membership meeting of Bitterrooters for […]
Stevensville passes intent to adopt growth policy update
By Michael Howell At its November 10 meeting, the Stevensville Town Council approved a resolution of intent to adopt an update to the Town’s Growth Policy. Mathew Rohrbach, Community […]
Florence finishes fourth
The Florence Lady Falcons went into the state tournaments with high hopes and with an undefeated season behind them. They remained undefeated after the first match against Joliet after dropping […]
Lois M. Gates
Stevensville – Lois M. Gates (88), beloved wife, mother and teacher, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 26, 2016. She was born on March 8, 1928 in […]
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Sales/Auctions Virgelle Merc. Antiques presents a “Real Country Christmas” at a “Real Country Store” Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd & 4th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antiques & Collectibles. […]
Wednesday, November 16 Nutrition workshop “Eat, Drink and Be Healthy; Holidays and Thoughtful Eating” will be presented by Faylee Favara, Holistic Nutritional Counselor, on Wednesday, November 16 from 6 […]
Negligent arson charges filed over Roaring Lion Fire
By Michael Howell Three young men were formally charged in Ravalli County Justice Court last week with felony and misdemeanor violations connected with the Roaring Lion Fire. Ravalli County Attorney […]
Former GSK scientists open up shop in Missoula
By Michael Howell Back in February of 2015, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world and one of Ravalli County’s largest employers, announced consolidation of its […]
New day for Darby school
By Daphne Jackson Darby High School is using funds provided by a donation from a former student to start new community and schoolwide projects, including a personalized learning program for […]
Hamilton School District gets AdvancED accreditation
By Michael Howell After a two-year review of its system by a local review team, the Hamilton School District recently received certification by the AdvancED program in Montana. It is […]
Stevensville Playhouse to get backstage improvements
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Playhouse has already gotten a face-lift, now it’s about to get a long needed backstage-lift. A major three-level addition to the back of the building […]
Florence is Western B champ
The Florence Lady Falcons will be making their seventh straight trip to the Class B state volleyball tournament this week. And, this will be their seventh straight time as the […]
Corvallis takes fourth, advances to state
The Corvallis Blue Devils will be making their sixth straight appearance at the All Class Volleyball tournament in Bozeman this weekend. The Blue Devils, who finished fourth in the Western […]
Last second field goal ends Bronc hopes
The Hamilton Broncs and Belgrade Panthers played a tough, evenly matched game in Class A second round action in Belgrade on Saturday. Belgrade entered the game with only one loss, […]
Pirates’ seasons ends
The Victor Pirates traveled 626 miles, one way, and never left the state in their quest to advance in the Class C 8 Man playoffs on Saturday. That’s farther than […]