District Court Judge James Haynes issued an order on February 9, in part denying and in part granting a motion to dismiss the case filed against the County Commissioners […]
Stevi clerk/treasurer terminated
By Michael Howell Stevensville Town Clerk Sue Gibson was fired by Mayor Gene Mim Mack last Monday, February 13, and the termination of her employment was consented to by […]
No extension of wolf hunt in the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell A proposal to extend the wolf hunting season in the West Fork of the Bitterroot in Wolf Management Unit (WMU) 250 was shot down by the […]
Stevi School Board considers re-structuring grade spans
By Michael Howell Faced with another budget shortfall in the coming year, the Stevensville School District Board of Trustees is considering a plan, submitted by Superintendent Kent Kultgen, to […]
Stevi Police Chief lobbies for child abuse/crime prevention programs
Is there an effective way to prevent child abuse and neglect that affects as many as 25 Montana children on average every week? Stevensville Police Chief James Marble thinks […]
Erickson not the victim here
It seems Dallas Erickson somehow fancies himself the victim. He argues in his letter of February 8 that protecting people from abuse and discrimination because they are gay discriminates […]
Creationism vs Evolution
In the beginning, God… Cathy Kulonis Stevensville
Breaching the public trust
The Commission has broken trust with the people of my district in the Bitterroot. If the argument to support the commission’s decision to terminate the wolf hunt was […]
Tobacco Quit Line offers help
Recently, I have joined efforts of Tobacco Free Ravalli’s Tobacco Prevention Coalition. I have learned so much about the effects of tobacco and also about how the tobacco industry […]
Komen making a difference in Montana
By Nancy W. Lee, Executive Director, Montana Affiliate Susan G. Komen Last week, the Susan G. Komen national organization changed a policy that was revised in mid-December recognizing the […]
Wednesday, February 22 BPL preschool story time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s corner of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday to enjoy “Mouse Tales” with […]
Eagle Scout project helps foster children
By Michael Howell Qualifying to be an Eagle Scout is the highest honor achievable for a Boy Scout and usually involves completing a community service project of some sort. […]
Stevensville school renovations complete
The Stevensville School District celebrated the completion of a huge building project with an open house showing off the new music, choir and kitchen and lunchroom facilities which topped […]
Commissioners support grant application for rail line improvements
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners last Thursday gave the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) authorization to spend up to $5,000 on work related to a pre-application […]
County considers digital pagers for fire and emergency services
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners agreed last week to spend an initial $5,000 towards researching the viability and feasibility of switching to a digital paging system for […]
Stevensville Council concerned about revenues
By Michael Howell The new treasurer for Stevensville will find a little more on her plate than she bargained for perhaps, as the mayor and council were apparently unaware […]
Case against county back in court
By Michael Howell District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton, on February 8, issued an order vacating his earlier dismissal of a lawsuit against the county over a decision to make […]
Hamilton Council looks at potential road improvements
By Michael Howell At its February 7 meeting the Hamilton City Council heard lengthy reports from WGM Group about potential road improvements along New York Avenue and 10th Street […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Ayden Michael Eaton, Jessica Schwendinger, Petitioner Cause No. DV-12-43/4 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING […]
Sales/Auctions Habitat for Humanity of Ravalli County will be hosting their first two-day ReSale. The ReSale GRAND OPENING is at the Habitat Center, 131 Old Corvallis Rd (across from fairgrounds), […]