By Van P. Keele, Hamilton Glenn Kimball wants everyone to shut up about our “hard-working county commissioners.” We, the citizens of Ravalli County–Independents, Democrats, Libertarians, and right-minded Republicans–will not […]
Dog survives stint on death row
By Michael Howell The owner of a pit bull that was held in solitary confinement for about a year and slated for execution is glad to have his pet […]
Local efforts at ‘coordination’ take aim at forest management
By Michael Howell Close to thirty people attended a meeting in Darby last week designed to broaden the local efforts at “coordination” beyond the issue of wolf management to […]
Closure looms for Bitterroot railroad spur
By Michael Howell The end of an era may be immanent. In this case it’s the era of railroad service to the Bitterroot Valley. Some would say that’s a […]
Election results
HAMILTON Three incumbent Hamilton City Councilors, who ran unopposed for another term, were all victorious in the November 8, 2011 municipal elections. Joe Petrusaitis garnered 247 votes to keep […]
County to live stream meetings on internet
The County Commissioners are on the verge of adopting a new policy governing video and audio taping of their meetings. According to the draft policy still under review, the […]
Compelled to comment
Dear Editor, Several Ravalli County issues addressed recently in local newspapers and letters to the editor beg for additional comment: 1) The struggling non-profit recycling program in Ravalli County […]
Setting Kimball straight
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to Glenn Kimball in response to the accusations you made about me in the newspapers. I’m going to cover the points you […]
Himes being vilified in press
Dear Editor, I am disgusted and dismayed by the Ravalli Republic’s recent attempts to disparage the name and reputation of Harris Himes. I finally had enough when the fifth […]
Opposed to trapping wolves
Dear Editor, It is not surprising the Ravalli County Commissioners did not solicit input from Footloose Montana along with other groups they called upon in what they say is […]
‘Moving’ sign defeats safety message
By Tim Miller, Florence First I must thank all of the Fire Department volunteers for giving your time and energy to attend training sessions, be on-call and respond promptly to […]
Wednesday, November 16 BPL preschool story time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s corner of the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton on Wednesday, November 16 to enjoy […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Zach Keil, Zach Keil, Petitioner Cause No. DV-11-613/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING ON […]
Sales/Auctions Indoor RUMMAGE/Antique Sale, Nov. 18-19-20 from 9-4. Behind Subway at the Stevi Junction. INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE, 126 Main St. Hamilton. Fri & Sat, Nov. 18 & 19, 8am-2pm. Rugs, […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Richard Ronald Wolfe, Richard Roland Wolfe, Petitioner Cause No. DV-11-596/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE […]
Sales/Auctions Indoor RUMMAGE/Antique Sale, Nov. 11-12-13 & 18-19-20 from 9-4. Behind Subway at the Stevi Junction. LIVING ESTATE SALE Nov. 11th & 12th. 8:00-2:00, 126 W. Main St, Hamilton. New […]
Commissioners make final cuts
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners made the final cuts to the county budget last week by eliminating a half-time position in the Environmental Health Department and a full […]
Another suit filed against county
A lawsuit challenging the validity of a County Commissioner decision to spend an estimated $47,000 on road repairs in the Eight Mile area was filed in District Court on […]
Stevi School Board garners two awards
By Michael Howell The Stevensville School Board received two major awards at this year’s Montana Conference of Educational Leaders (MCEL) in Great Falls. This included the highest award given […]
Hamilton City Council notes
At its November 1 meeting the Hamilton City Council received step-by-step guidance in the subdivision review process from City Attorney Karen Mahar as members examined their motion for conditional […]