In Germany during the early 20’s, because of inflation, the saying, “It took a wheelbarrow full of money to buy a loaf of bread” was coined. However, many people left […]
New atmosphere at Stevi Council meeting
By Dan DePauw, Stevensville After a lengthy absence from attending Stevensville Town Council meetings, I was pleasantly surprised when I attended the July 12th meeting that it was no longer […]
Stevi All School Reunion Coming up August 3rd and 4th is the 100th anniversary of the Stevensville Creamery Picnic. As part of the celebration, there will be an All […]
Chrandal Creek fire grows to 1000 acres
This photo of the Chrandal Creek fire burning in the Bitterroot NF in Montana and the Salmon-Challis NF in Idaho was taken yesterday from the air when the fire grew […]
Collateral damage
Two eaglets rescued – one survives. The Bitterroot Valley has been lashed by some pretty stiff winds this summer and on Tuesday, June 26, a strong wind blew over a […]
Ban on cell phone use while driving being challenged
By Michael Howell Jan Wisniewski, Chairman of the Ravalli County Planning Board, and Democratic candidate for House District 87, is ready to challenge City Hall. Wisniewski is spearheading a petition […]
Fire burning in Hughes Creek drainage south of Darby
The Chrandal Creek fire, approximately two miles northwest of Irishman’s Rock in the Hughes Creek drainage, exhibited moderate fire activity Sunday under some cloud cover, producing little growth in fire […]
Hill campaigns in Bitterroot
By Michael Howell Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill was in the Bitterroot last week on a campaign junket that is taking him around the state. He stopped at the Bitterroot […]
Refuge survives hot air balloon infiltration
By Jim Hamilton, Florence The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Stevensville avoided near disaster over the holiday weekend during this year’s Stevensville Summerfest. Event organizers contracted the […]
More on Stevi water issues
I regret I was wrong. Two paid officers, 7 reserves, 3 Sheriff, and at least 1 State trooper, and a DUI task force. I am well aware of how […]
Who’d of ever thunk it!
The Supreme Court upheld Obamacare (mostly). Some complicated legalities, but, what else is new? I was interested in Romney’s “Repeal and Replace” response on the day of the decision. […]
Pledge of integrity
Now that SCOTUS has decided what’s best for Montana (when it comes to controlling what money corporations can donate for political campaigns), I’ve decided that I will only allow information […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF EDWARD FURTWANGLER, Deceased. Cause No. DP 2012-48 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the […]
Sales/Auctions 13th Annual Flooring & More Garage Sale. Once A Year Only. Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate, Tile, Rugs , Remnants. A Little of This – A Lot of That. NEFFS’ FLOORING […]
Wednesday, July 11 BPL preschool story time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s corner of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, July 11 to enjoy “Creatures […]
Helping out the fish… fish screen installed on Hedge Ditch
By Michael Howell Rudy Kratofil, Chairman of the Board for Daly Ditches, cut the ribbon last week at a dedication ceremony for the new fish screen recently installed on […]
Commissioners deadlock over reduction in number of board members
By Michael Howell With one seat on the board vacant following the resignation of Commissioner Matt Kanenwisher, the Ravalli County Commissioners deadlocked in a tie vote on the question of […]
County settles two lawsuits
By Michael Howell The County has recently reached settlement agreements with parties in two different lawsuits. One was a lawsuit filed by Tom and Charlotte Robak over a floodplain […]
County looks to collect on late airport hangar lease payments
By Michael Howell Some people leasing hangars at the Ravalli County Airport are behind in their lease payments and Deputy County Attorney Howard Recht told the Commissioners last week that […]
Stevi hires new attorney
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville got five applications in response to its advertisement for a town attorney position. After interviewing three of the applicants the mayor chose the […]