By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council adopted a $780,000 Sewer System Revenue Bond Resolution at its June 27 council meeting. Although not specifically listed as an item of business, […]
RML mourns loss of scientist Mort Peacock
Rocky Mountain Laboratories lost a humble and hard-working scientist on June 16 when Marius Peacock of Hamilton passed away at age 79. For 45 years – from 1962 to 2008 […]
Sunnyside Cemetery aims for new fence
By Michael Howell Board members of the Sunnyside Cemetery Association have decided to replace the fence surrounding the cemetery located on Three Mile Creek Road northeast of Stevensville. The plan, […]
Premier bull riding event set for Darby
When the chute gates open in Darby on Saturday night at the Elite Bull Connection Shoot-Out, there will be two sets of athletes on display – the cowboys and the […]
Bitterroot Sparks
The 10U Bitterroot Sparks Fastpitch Softball Team placed 3rd out of 11 teams at the Capital City Classic in Helena, June 24-26. More importantly, the tournament presented the 10U Bitterroot […]
Thanks from Refuge
Dear Editor, The 7th Annual Wildlife Weed Roundup on 6/25 was a huge success! Forty people pulled about 2,200 pounds of houndstongue at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. This is […]
Response to Manzella
Dear Editor, I almost did not want to even give any further thought to the guest opinion by Theresa Manzella. I now have concerns about a “animal helping” organization with people […]
Darby Sell-a-rama a success
Dear Editor, A very successful Sell-a-rama was held in Darby on June 11, the second Saturday. A special thanks goes out to Jeri Austin, Realty 2000 and Creative Memories Consultant, […]
Biased article
Dear Editor, I am writing to comment on the front page article in your June 29th edition titled “Elk Foundation moves to protect appellate rights in wolf decision.” After reading […]
Wolf hysteria
Dear Editor, Ravalli County commissioners want to hear about wolf encounters. In fact, Commissioner Suzy Foss, in particular, wants to hear from any county resident who has had a wolf […]
The deciders
Dear Editor, In a democratic republic, who “decides?” In a democratic republic, with a representative government “of, by, and for the people,” what weight should elected officials give to public […]
Students must rally against global warming
By Marty Essen, Victor As a professional speaker, I’ve spent much of the past four years performing at colleges across the country. While the subject of my show is rare […]
Valley News
Job skills grant will help local artists By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Economic Development Authority has received a grant of $175,105 to support the Montana Arts Council’s (MAC) development […]
Legal Notices
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. LANGE, JR., Deceased. Cause No. DP 11-52 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE […]
Calendar
Thursday, July 7 Stevi school facility committee The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet on Thursday, July 7 at 10 a.m. in the Superintendent’s office. Art exhibit […]
Classifieds
Sales/Auctions ANTIQUE SALE – July 8, 9 & 10, 9 AM to 4 PM, 1064 Fletcher Lane, northeast of Stevensville. Come see what’s new! CC Salvage & Re-Purpose, […]
Bitterroot Quilter’s Guild
Hamilton resident Jeanne Doyle was the featured quilter at the Bitterroot Quilter’s show over the weekend. The event featured quilters from throughout the valley displaying enough quilts and art pieces […]
Local group joins lawsuit against Monsanto
By Michael Howell – A local non-profit group, Sustainable Living Systems (SLS), has joined 83 other small farmers, seed businesses and organic agriculture organizations from around the country in a […]
Documenting wolf activity in the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell – The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners has issued an announcement that it is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information in written form describing in detail […]
RMEF moves to protect appellate rights in wolf decision
U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy will decide whether Congress acted within Constitutional bounds when it delisted wolves in parts of the West. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has filed notice […]