Human rights complaints released
By Michael Howell Deputy County Attorney Geoffrey Mahar’s human rights complaints against County Attorney William “Bill” Fulbright and Ravalli County were released to the public by the Human Rights […]
County ordinances under review
By Michael Howell ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE The county’s Animal Control Ordinance is headed for major revisions following the elimination of the Animal Control Officer from the county budget, the […]
County requests speed study on Eastside Highway
By Michael Howell After listening to complaints from several people who live and work along the Eastside Highway near Stevensville, the County Commissioners agreed to send a letter to […]
Commissioners decline to regulate rifle hunting
By Michael Howell County Commissioners declined a request, made by Hans McPherson last week, to prohibit rifle hunting below the Big Ditch. McPherson, who farms in the area, told […]
Garbage dump on county land to be cleaned up
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners decided last week to install a gate and place a “No Dumping” sign to restrict access to a small piece of county property […]
Economic strategy committee appointments made
The County Commissioners have appointed five members of the public to serve on the newly created Strategic Economic Development Committee. The committee is charged with gathering information on the […]
Postal Service to delay closures
Montana’s senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus has announced the U.S. Postal Service will delay closures of U.S. Postal Service area mail processing facilities or post offices for five months. […]
Old and frustrated
Dear Editor, Every elected Congressperson or Senator must be sworn in when they take office. They pledge to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States against all […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JANNETTE IRENE SWENSEN, Deceased. Cause No. DP-11-88 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
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Tester asks for delay in Post Office closures
Senator Jon Tester is asking Senate leaders to prevent the U.S. Postal Service from closing post offices and area mail processing facilities for at least six months, allowing more […]
Stevensville airport board members asked to resign
By Michael Howell The resignations of three Stevensville Airport Board members –Paul O’Bagy, Jim Johnston, and Steve Knopp – were asked for and received at a meeting of the […]
County plans to remove old trees
By Michael Howell Known in these parts as “Daly Cottonwoods” in honor of the man who brought them in vast numbers to be planted on his mansion grounds and […]
County initiates strategic economic planning project
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners have decided to establish a committee to pursue strategic economic planning for the county. “It’s all about jobs,” said Commissioner Matt Kanenwisher, […]
Revenue bonds issued for Stevi sewer system project
By Michael Howell At its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 28, the Stevensville Town Council approved a resolution confirming the issuance of $780,000 in sewer system revenue bonds […]
Forest management needs improvement
Dear Editor, A letter to the Ravalli County Commission: My letter concerns your efforts to reestablish a vibrant economy in Ravalli County. You are to be complimented for your […]
Second shortest letter ever
Dear Editor, Thank Heavens Senator Tester votes 97% of the time with President Obama. Need I say more? Beverly Helrich Stevensville
Restoring faith?
Dear Editor, Whoa! Fred Thomas running for Senate again? Grab your wallets! Has everybody forgotten what transpired last time he was in the Senate as Majority Leader? Everytime you […]
Timber harvests are just one piece of responsible Forest Management
By Julie King, Supervisor, Bitterroot National Forest A fair and adequate amount of accurate information is central to a healthy discussion and reasonable decision-making process. In the Forest Service […]