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Floodplain Application – Woolfolk

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OG-25-03-101 Legal Notice The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on floodplain application (FA-25-02) for work proposed within the FEMA regulated floodplain of the Bitterroot River. The applicant […]

Call for Bids – trail work

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PUBLIC NOTICE Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists (BBC) is partnering with the USDA Forest Service to complete trail clearing on the Bitterroot National Forest (BNF). BBC is currently accepting bids for a […]

Citizens show support for federal workers

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by Nathan Boddy Frustrations over Trump Administration cuts to the federal workforce manifested themselves throughout Hamilton last week. On Sunday, March 8, individuals in opposition to DOGE-initiated workforce cuts occupied […]

Corvallis school addressing cafeteria issue

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by John Dowd The Corvallis School District has been working around a catastrophe for over three years as best they can. According to Pete Joseph, Corvallis School Superintendent, after three […]

Massive Eastside forest project on hold

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by Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest officials recently notified several organizations that it was putting the Eastside Forest and Habitat Improvement Project on hold while it completes re-assessments of the […]

New veterans clinic opens in Hamilton

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by Victoria Howell There was a big turnout on Friday, March 14 for the grand opening of the new VA Clinic in Hamilton. The event featured a ribbon cutting with […]

Elks award grant to Sula Rural Fire Department

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by John Dowd Last week, the Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge awarded the Sula Volunteer Fire Department a grant for $1,555. According to Denise Hiatt, Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge office manager, […]

Noted authors to speak at county museum

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by Nathan Boddy Chapter One Book Store of Hamilton is encouraging area residents to make their way to the Ravalli County Museum on Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m., to […]

Donacina ‘Donna’ Marie Gandara

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Donacina “Donna” Marie Gonzalez Gandara passed away in her home on March 5, 2025 at the age of 108 peacefully after a brief illness. She was born on September 7, […]

Linda Arlene Abdich

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Arlene (Wortman) Abdich, 63, on March 7, 2025. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and dear friend to […]

James ‘Jim’ Clyde Swanz

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April 8, 1935 – March 10, 2025 James “Jim” Clyde Swanz, 89, beloved husband, father, and “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, […]

Area athletes sign letters of intent

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Athletes from Bitterroot Valley high schools have been busy signing letters of intent to play college sports next year. They will continue to sign as the year progresses, but, so […]

Stevi’s Wheeler signs with BMCC

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Stevensville senior Joey Wheeler signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) in a ceremony at the Stevensville High School on Friday, March 14. […]

Florence girls end season at state

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The Florence girls basketball team was in Missoula on March 13-15 for the Class B State Basketball tournament. The Lady Falcons played inspired basketball, but lost out in the loser’s […]

Funding freeze affects local ag projects

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by Nathan Boddy Max Smith at Winter Kissed Farm in Stevensville can easily point to a source of federal funding that has made a positive difference in his business. “It’s […]

Stevensville distillery closing its doors

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by John Dowd Montana Distillery owners Mark Hlebichuk and Sharie McDonald are sad to announce that their business of over 10 years will be closing its doors.  The current owners […]