By Michael Howell In conference chambers just prior to a hearing in District Court last week, former County Attorney George Corn and Missoula attorney Jack Conners reached an agreement […]
Painted Rocks Reservoir keeps Bitterroot fishery cool
All of DNRC’s water projects support irrigated agriculture. Painted Rocks Dam, located on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River south of Darby, plays a vital role in sustaining the […]
‘Future irrigators’ learn about valley irrigation
The Bitter Root Water Forum (BRWF) recently organized a day-long tour of Bitterroot irrigation structures and systems — including Lake Como, several feeder ditches, fish conservation structures, and private […]
Stevi gets nearly $2 million grant for sewer project
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville has accepted a grant of $1,955,000 from USDA Rural Development for use on Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the town’s Sewer Improvement […]
Wednesday, May 28 Drum Circle Drum Circle will take place at the Center for Spiritual Living on Wednesday, May 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Center […]
William J. Nelson, Esq. Nelson Law Office PLLC 217 North 3rd Street, Suite J Hamilton MT 59840 Telephone: (406) 363-3181 Attorney for Karla Johnston, PR MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, […]
Sales/Auctions HUGE Multi-Family Garage/Yard Sale – 4000 Houk Way, Stevi – Just off of Hwy 93 – Stevi Wye behind Mid-Valley Chiropractic. Wood Chipper, Lawnmower, Tools, kids clothes, toys, household […]
County settles lawsuit, developer to get $675,000
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners recently settled a lawsuit brought by Big Sky Development, Group, LLC that has been crawling through the court since August of 2008. The […]
County settles wrongful termination suit for $125k
By Michael Howell Ravalli County has settled a lawsuit filed in federal court by former Road Department Supervisor David Ohnstad. It will cost the county $125,000. The county also […]
Sheriff says more deputies are needed
By Michael Howell At a budget meeting with the County Commissioners last week, Ravalli County Sheriff Chris Hoffman made an impassioned plea for more deputies in the Sheriff’s Office. […]
Petition for write-in candidate for Sheriff being circulated
By Michael Howell A petition is being circulated to place Ted Dunlap on the November ballot as a write-in candidate for Ravalli County Sheriff. Dunlap, who advocates what he […]
Lawsuit filed to lift river closure
By Michael Howell A lawsuit was filed in District Court last week by former County Attorney George Corn asking the judge to lift the emergency river closure that was […]
John M. ‘Jack’ Atthowe
John M. Atthowe, Jr. of Stevensville, Montana died on May 19, 2014 at age 90 while visiting his daughter, Helen Atthowe, and son-in-law, Carl Rosato, at their California organic […]
Harry H. Dozier Jr.
Harry H. Dozier Jr. of Stevensville passed away on Monday May 19, 2014. Harry Jr. was born to Harry and Doris Dozier in March 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. Harry’s father […]
William J. Nelson, Esq. Nelson Law Office PLLC 217 North 3rd Street, Suite J Hamilton MT 59840 Telephone: (406) 363-3181 Attorney for Karla Johnston, PR MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales 363-1600 Follow our green signs! view photos at www.bluejayestatesales.com Day One 5:30pm-8pm Following Days 9am-5:30pm May 21-23 254 Cooper Loop, Hamilton Approx 10 miles south of […]
Wednesday, May 21 Bitterroot College Advisory Council The Advisory Council for Bitterroot College University of Montana will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 3 p.m. at […]
PSC holds listening sessions on proposed NWE purchase of dams
By Michael Howell The Public Service Commission (PSC) held two listening sessions in the valley last week, one in Stevensville and the other in Hamilton, to hear what the […]
Hamilton school levy approved by voters
By Michael Howell According to unofficial results the Hamilton School’s general fund levy of $485,000 was passed by a vote of 1,292 in favor to 1,122 against. School officials worked […]
Volunteer resigns over beaver trapping at Metcalf NW Refuge
By Michael Howell Tom Reed, Manager of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, has had to do a lot of explaining since one of the refuge volunteers, Kimi Smith, […]