By Michael Howell The Montana Board of Medical Examiners issued a Summary Order of Suspension of the medical license of Florence doctor Chris Christensen, M.D., on Monday, April 7, following […]
ATF offers $5,000 reward in explosives theft
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) are requesting the public’s assistance for information regarding the recent theft of approximately […]
Horror of abuse through eyes of one child
By Sarah Corbally, DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Administrator Looking out the window, and cautiously waiting for the moment when his father gets home, the fear begins to […]
On job creation
Are more jobs created under Republican or Democratic administrations? I was talking to a conservative friend of mine recently. He’s a great guy and we have invigorating, civil discussions over […]
Support for Connell
We wish to express our support for Pat Connell and his candidacy for SD 43. Pat is a friend, neighbor and currently our Representative in HD-87. We could go on […]
Mis-understanding Foss
Commissioner Foss, I have read and re-read your recent rambling submittal three times and continue to feel sorrow that so many folks in Ravalli County seem to misunderstand your intentions, […]
Support for I-169
This letter is in support of 1-169 which if passed by the people of Montana would ban trapping on public lands. Now, to dispel some myths. First – The trapping […]
Trudie Twogood Lyons
Trudie Twogood Lyons, age 64 of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home on March 28, 2014. Her grandparents came to the valley in the early years of the […]
James Thomas Michels
August 29, 1964 – April 3, 2014 Stevensville – James Thomas Michels, 49, of Stevensville, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at St. Patrick Hospital. He was born August 29, […]
Esther Mae Metcalf McConnell Petty
Esther Mae Metcalf McConnell Petty, daughter of Ray and Grace Metcalf, and granddaughter of Bitterroot homesteader and Stevensville town-father, John Dowling, passed away on March 23, 2014 at 93 years […]
Barbara Louise Nelson
Barbara Louise (Sargent) Nelson passed away March 28, 2014, a week after celebrating her 91st birthday. She was born March 19, 1923 to parents, Willis Bailey and Vera Elizabeth (Stock) […]
Warren E. Herbert
Florence – Warren E. Herbert, age 85, died at home with his family Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Florence, MT. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12 […]
Wednesday, April 9 Arthritis Foundation Program Do you have concerns about exercising with arthritis? Do you need help learning about how to exercise safely and effectively? Then the […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Melissa Dee Thurman, Petitioner Cause No. DV-14-114/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME […]
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 April 9-10 1109 S. 3rd, Hamilton A happy and small sale! […]
J. Carter Mason
Stevensville – J. Carter Mason, 72, of Stevensville, passed away Thursday, March 27th, at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. He was born April 9th, 1941, in Helena, Montana, to […]
Crab Feed to benefit Hamilton Downtown Association
The Hamilton Downtown Association is hosting its annual Community Crab Feed on Saturday, April 5, in the Community Center at Hamilton City Hall. The fun-filled evening is a fundraiser […]
Victor Community Garden looking for growers
A work day is planned towards the end of April for the Victor Community Garden to put things in order for the coming season. Through donations and grants garden […]
County dealing with many road washouts
By Michael Howell Last week the County Commissioners agreed to transfer about $24,000 in emergency funds to the Road and Bridge Department for the purchase of materials to help […]
Stevensville to join Tree City USA
By Michael Howell At its March 13, meeting the Stevensville Town Council voted to initiate a membership application to the Montana Department of Natural Resources (DNRC) Tree City USA […]