Dear Editor, I am enjoying your paper. I love the information; I always know more than when I start devouring the news. Sometimes I shake my head and sometimes […]
Please help keep our highway views beautiful
Dear Editor, We live in a beautiful place. Next time you’re going down the highway, enjoy the views. It is a beautiful stretch of road with sweeping mountain vistas. The […]
Thumbs up for ‘A Christmas Story’ production
Dear Editor, I grew up in the glory days of the Red Ryder BB Gun, and yes I did almost shoot my eye out because of a ricochet accident. […]
We have hope for a change
Dear Editor, Obama campaigned on “Hope And Change.” Americans finally agree with him, we have hope for a change! Intelligent, rationally thinking voters should demand a new president in […]
Lone Rock community meeting invitation
By David Cluff, Superintendent, Lone Rock School Dear Lone Rock / Three Mile Residents, Last winter Lone Rock School sponsored a series of Town Hall Meetings and gathered community members […]
Habitat for Humanity Ravalli County Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers for the following committees: Building Committee, meets ad hoc, contact Rick at 207-0285; Family Selection/Support Committee, Meets ad […]
County accepts grant for recycling
By Michael Howell The county commissioners last week agreed to accept $60,000 in grant funds from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to fund a portion of Ravalli County […]
Deputy Gividen retires
By Jean Schurman After 33 years of wearing the familiar brown uniform of the Ravalli County Sheriff’s office, 13-8 is 10-10. Deputy Chuck Gividen, whose radio number has been […]
USPS considers closing mail processing center in Missoula
By Michael Howell The United States Postal Service (USPS) is considering closing both the Missoula and Kalispell mail processing centers and consolidating the regional service in Spokane. This proposal […]
Natural Resource Recovery Committee meets with commissioners
By Michael Howell Around fifty people attended a meeting with the County Commissioners on December 1, to address concerns about natural resource management on the National Forests. Introducing themselves as […]
Human Rights complaints ordered to be released
A hearings officer for the Department of Labor and Industry (MDLI) Hearings Bureau issued an eight-page order on November 30, 2011 ordering the Human Rights Bureau to disclose the […]
Airport EA under way
By Michael Howell Consultants from Robert Peccia and Associates, the engineering firm hired to revise the Environmental Assessment (EA) for planned improvements at the Ravalli County Airport, held what […]
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 VIRGELLE MERC. ANTIQUES presents a “Real Country Christmas” at a “Real Country Store” Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd & 4th, 9am to 5pm. Antiques-Art-Collectibles. Phone 1-800-426-2926 or (406)378-3110. www.VirgelleMontana.com […]
Thomas to run for Senate District 45 seat
Republican Fred Thomas of Stevensville has announced his candidacy for the State Senate in District 45. The former Montana Senate Majority Leader left his leadership position and returned to […]
Shortest LTE ever
Dear Editor, Tester votes 97% of the time with Obama. Need I say more? Lilya McAlister Stevensville
WECAN – New approach to finding a job
Dear Editor, Are you looking for work? Many people are. Do you enjoy looking for work? Few people do. WECAN can change all of that. On December 6th from […]
County road supervisor under investigation
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners have decided to launch an investigation into the performance of Road and Bridge Department Supervisor David Ohnstad concerning work done on Upper […]
Food bank gets new home
Michael Howell photo. By Michael Howell For a lot of Pantry Partners volunteers the new facility which recently opened its doors on the corner of ALC Way and Middle […]
Commissioners apply for airport EA grant
By Michael Howell On November 14, the Ravalli County Commissioners decided to submit a grant application to the Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division (MDTAD) for $33,000 to pay […]