By Michael Howell All three of the valley’s public libraries are facing a funding crisis that could lead to closing their doors or otherwise drastically reducing services if they […]
Chilcott selected chairman of the board
Last week Commissioner Greg Chilcott was selected to serve as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the coming year. He is currently into his third term as […]
Bitterroot Tool & Machine expanding operation
By Michael Howell Bitterroot Tool and Machine (BTM) is on the move and expanding its operation. According to Julie Foster, Executive Director of the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, a […]
County TEDD still in the works
By Michael Howell The development of a Targeted Economic Development District north of Fairgrounds Road is still a real possibility, according to Ravalli County Economic Development Authority Executive Director […]
County chooses higher bid, lower circulation on legal advertising contract
The Ravalli County Commissioners awarded the county’s legal publishing contract for the coming year to the Ravalli Republic. According to sworn statements of publication contained in the sealed bids, […]
Open Letter to Commissioners re: public lands and reserved water rights
By Darlene Grove, Stevensville As you begin a new year in your position as RC Commissioners, I hope you have taken time to consider the issues you chose to advance […]
The people’s land
I get a terrible bellyache when I think about the county taking over government lands. How on God’s green earth could the county commissioners handle this when they can’t […]
Truth about land transfer
For the last three decades, federal policies have continually reduced public access, killed our state and local economies, and brought national forests into a state of maximum combustion. That’s […]
Commissioners get back to work
A story in the Jan. 3 edition of the Ravalli Republic discussed the county commissioners near-unanimous vote (one member was MIA) to not reappoint Mr. Jan Wisniewski to the chair […]
Mama’s wisdom
My mother was born May 1, 1910 in Alabama. Her mother died when she was 5 and Mom had two younger sisters. Her father married a wicked stepmother and […]
Hope springs eternal
Here’s to 2014, fellow citizens of Ravalli County! May we resolve that in this brand new year, where hope always springs eternal, we vote out Commissioners Foss, Stoltz and […]
Wednesday, January 8 Historical Society annual meeting The Bitter Root Valley Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 8 at 10 a.m. at the Ravalli […]
Jennifer B. Lint Ravalli County Public Administrator Boatwright Law Office, P.C. 1091 South First Street Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-1385 MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter […]
Sales/Auctions CABIN FEVER ANTIQUE FAIR! Helena Civic Center: Jan. 11 & 12. Admin. $5 for both days. More Dealers, More Deals, More! Dealer inquiry 442-5595. 33rd year. THE BOAT SHOW! […]
Insight into Treasurer’s Office problems
By Rick Borden, Hamilton Lost amidst the justified uproar surrounding the Ravalli County Commissioner’s Title X decision and the Medicine Tree controversy is the injustice of the appointment of the […]
Support for Main Street program
About 14 years ago our nation started on a downward spiral of intolerance. Our country has become a divisive culture of us against them. This mindset was in evidence […]
For commissioners’ edification
To further the educational process of elected officials in Ravalli County: “Through sameness of language is produced sameness of sentiment and thought; customs and habits are molded and assimilated […]
Tired of anti-Christian bigotry
I am tired of hearing about bigoted people who do not want Christians to practice their religion. You have the right not to believe in anything or what ever […]
Real conversation required
Please know, I am not taking sides here! John Davenport, why are you bullying Commissioner Foss? You and others accuse her of ranting, but your article is full of accusing […]
The Alta Pine
Well, the sign is back up at the historic old pine tree just short of Alta on the west fork of the Bitterroot. It’s been several years of a […]