By Michael Howell Lawyers for the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil complaint in January of this year against Stevensville couple Steven Sann and Terry Lane (Sann), their son Nathan […]
Montana Red Cross making a difference
By Diane Wright, Chief Development Officer, American Red Cross of Montana When Hurricane Sandy struck last October, Montana Brownie Troop 3623 immediately took action. Realizing that many hurricane victims did […]
True freedom
Interesting letters in the paper of late: freedom, freemen, water and dog rights. What is freedom? So many definitions and so many passionate pleas. We must know what it is […]
Railroad mess
The Ravalli County Commissioners Still working on the railroad Now, what to do with The coming “payload” Never should have got there (and that includes Stevi and […]
Gun rights
It appears to me that people don’t know, or understand, our Constitution. They have blinders on and don’t see the reason why our Founding Fathers put the 2nd Amendment into […]
Thanks from Beta Sigma Phi
The Ravalli County Beta Sigma Phi chapters thank the citizens and businesses of the Bitterroot Valley for their support of our annual Good Friday Tulip Sale. Because of your […]
Report from Helena – Week 13
Is cooperation dead? As Mike Dennison said on Saturday, “not the most flattering picture of their political skills or decorum.” Will the meltdown change the attitude of cooperation? My […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Autumn Laura Meacham, Autumn Laura Meacham, Petitioner Cause No. DV-13-89 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales – 3 April Sales! April 10-13 – 220 Nighthawk Ln, Hamilton. Truck, riding mower, golf cart, guy stuff, household April 17-20 – Hyatt Ranch, 1468 Tammany, […]
Obituaries
Katherine F. Martin Stevensville – Katherine F. (Waliser) Martin went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 30, 2013 at the Bitterroot Valley Living Center. […]
Title X under scrutiny
By Michael Howell Having fallen completely out of the unanimously approved House Budget Bill, Title X funding – federal money that funds family planning and preventive health – has […]
Hamilton School District reduces work force
By Michael Howell Faced with a $370,000 budget shortfall, the Hamilton School Board at a special meeting held March 28 decided a reduction in the district’s workforce was in order. […]
County completes re-districting
By Michael Howell Every ten years a legislative committee re-assesses House and Senate Districts. This process was completed on February 12 and each county has 45 days to set […]
Water and sewer for townsfolk only
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council passed an ordinance on first reading that restricts connections to city water and sewer to properties and buildings located within the city […]
Commissioners approve Targeted Economic Development District
Ravalli County Commissioners unanimously approved work on the development of a targeted economic development district (TEDD). Targeted economic development districts have streamlined the statutes that create industrial, aerospace, and […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Karen Elinor Gillespie, Karen Elinor Gillespie, Petitioner Cause No. DV-13-80 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales 3 April Sales! April 10-13 220 Nighthawk Ln, Hamilton Truck, riding mower, golf cart, guy stuff, household April 17-20 Hyatt Ranch 1468 Tammany, Hamilton Immaculate antiques, […]
Montana should foster local home-grown breweries
Throughout the 63rd legislative session, members of both parties have touted their efforts to create jobs and strengthen Montana’s economy. Whether it is reducing tax burdens on small business […]