By Michael Howell Members of the Bitterroot Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai tribes joined together last week to walk from the Flathead Reservation, where the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes […]
Staff, council resignations leave Darby mayor scrambling
By Michael Howell Darby Mayor J. C. McDowell had to scramble to keep the Town Hall open for business following the abrupt departure of longtime Clerk and Treasurer Nancy McKinney […]
Negotiations stall out in Burt alleged sanitation violation case
By Michael Howell After over a year and a half of discussions, delays, and negotiations between the Ravalli County Board of Health and Florence property owners Tim and Elaine Burt […]
Darby gets a clinic of its own
By Jean Schurman About six years ago, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital did a community health needs assessment for the south end of the Bitterroot Valley. At that time, one main […]
Abuse survivor receives SAFE’s Courage Award
By Michael Howell It’s not easy to remove oneself from an abusive relationship. Just ask Meri Telin, who suffered years of abuse before she was finally able to walk away […]
Corvallis boys soccer team advances
The post season in high school soccer began on the pitch in Hamilton and Corvallis on Saturday. The Hamilton girls, as the No. 1 seed from the south, took on […]
Victor takes down Darby
The match between Darby and Victor on the volleyball court Saturday night had everyone on the edge of their seats. Earlier in the season, Darby had downed Victor in three […]
Hamilton prevails over Butte Central
The weather and the ground were not very helpful to either Hamilton or Butte Central on Friday night. After a day of rain, the ground was slick, and the dampness […]
Schmalz wins at Fairmont
With one week until the state cross country meet in Kalispell, Hamilton’s Jaycie Schmalz looked strong in her race at the Western A Classic at Fairmont Golf Course. She edged […]
Sales/Auctions ESTATE SALE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 9-4, Saturday, October 22, 9-4, 583 Cash Nichols Road, Stevensville. Furniture, antiques, tack, appliances, bike, home decor, craft items, kitchen items. Timed […]
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Wednesday, October 19 Stevensville Growth Policy meeting A public meeting to review and take comment on the draft Stevensville Growth Policy Update will take place Wednesday, October 19 […]
Esther Christina Beier Murray
Stevensville – Esther Christina Beier Murray was born on April 1, 1929 to Fred and Lydia Beier in Bentley, SD. She was the fourth of eight children. Esther went to […]
Judge issues default judgment against former treasurer
By Michael Howell Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton issued a default judgment in Ravalli County’s case against former county treasurer “Valerie Stamey, a/k/a Valerie Scott and Valerie Addis” […]
Donald H. Goddard
Stevensville – Donald H. Goddard, 95, returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 4, 201 6 at The Living Centre in Stevensville, MT. He was born November 14, 1920 […]
William ‘Bill’ McDonald
Hamilton – William “Bill” True McDonald, 81, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Discovery Care Centre. The Rosary will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 […]
Commissioners approve Open Lands funds for 61 Bar Ranch
Burnt Fork area gets another conservation easement By Michael Howell Last Thursday the Ravalli County Commissioners gave preliminary approval to spending $295,000 out of the county’s Open Lands Bond Program […]
County seeks clarification of ‘hard look standard’ in Legacy ruling
By Michael Howell The Montana Association of Counties is seeking legislative changes to clarify the “Hard Look Standard” as it was applied in the recent lawsuit over the Legacy Ranch […]
Hamilton girls, Corvallis boys, seeded No. 1
The pairings have been set and the Hamilton girls and the Corvallis boys have secured the No. 1 seed in the south heading into the Class A playoffs. Hamilton will […]
Darby wins at homecoming
The Western C conference got a lot more complicated over the weekend. Although league leader Charlo kept it’s undefeated record in tact, second place Arlee was topped by Twin Bridges. […]