by Scott Sacry The Montana/Alberta American Legion Class A West District announced its All Conference and All State teams for the 2024 season. As always, many Bitterroot Bucs and the […]
2024 fall sports preseason begins
by Scott Sacry The 2024 high school fall sports season is about to begin. It might seem like spring sports just ended, but time and tide wait for no man, […]
Notice to Creditors – Burks
Megan S. Winderl CHOUINARD & WINDERL, P.C. 99 Marcus Street, 3rd Floor Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 218-4888 meganw@cwlawmt.com pleadings@cwlawmt.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY […]
Hearing – Fire District Annexation Request
PUBLIC HEARING Annexation of Properties Into the Hamilton Rural Fire District (Application No. 218) THE RAVALLI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, August 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Commissioners Conference Room located at the […]
Unique opportunity: ‘The Bartender’s Tale’ on stage in Hamilton
by Nathan Boddy The literary works of Montana native Ivan Doig are familiar to many readers who have enjoyed his vivid descriptions of life in the West. However, less familiar may […]
Proposed Bell Crossing roundabout draws concerns
by John Dowd The Bell Crossing Roundabout project proposed for the intersection of Hwy 93 and Bell Crossing, has been a controversial project from the outset. However, the Montana Department […]
MDT begins Bitterroot bridge rehab project
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and L & J Construction Group are beginning work on a project to rehabilitate 38 bridges south of Missoula on US Highway 93 (US […]
Another big year for Robert’s Run
by Scott Sacry The 6th annual Robert’s Run took place in Hamilton on Saturday, August 3. The race included a record number of participants with 900 in-person runners and 1200 […]
Montana Dept. of Ag tours local cider businesses
Director Christy Clark and representatives from the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) continued their focus on highlighting the diversity in Montana’s agricultural ecosystem last week where they joined representatives from […]
Correction on Stevensville utility rate increases
by John Dowd In last week’s paper, published July 31, an article titled “Stevi to raise utility rates,” by John Dowd, contained inaccurate information. It was reported that the Town […]
Hamilton Veterans Monument gets new statue
by John Dowd The Bitterroot Valley has one of the densest populations of veterans in the state, and though many people may not realize that it exists, has a hidden […]
Mann Gulch 75th Anniversary Memorial Tribute event in Darby
The National Smokejumper Association is planning graveside memorial tributes for the 13 federal firefighters who perished in the 1949 Mann Gulch Fire northwest of Helena. One of those men, Marvin […]
Rita Hanna
Rita Hanna, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated caregiver, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at St. Patrick’s Hospital. She was 69 years […]
Lower Bitterroot River closure lifted
Bitterroot River closure lifted now that power lines are out of the water July 31, 2024 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lifted the closure on the lower Bitterroot River today […]
Miller Peak Fire update – July 31st
July 31, 2024 Northern Rockies Team 9, Incident Commander Shane Martin Location: 7 miles south of Missoula, MT Start Date: 7/14/2024 Cause: Unknown Size: 2724 acres Completion/Containment: 65% 282 Total […]
Meeting – Stevensville Schools Final Budget
NOTICE OF FINAL BUDGET MEETING At the final budget meeting to be held on or before August 20, 2024, the Stevensville School District Board of Trustees will be meeting on August 13, 2024, at […]
Meeting – Canyon Creek Irrigation
CANYON CREEK IRRIGATION MEETING Canyon Creek Irrigation District is holding a shareholders meeting Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Daly Leach Chapel in Hamilton at 7 PM. BS 7-31-24. MNAXLP
RFQ – Ravalli County Planning Services
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES Ravalli County invites proposals from qualified private consultants to provide Professional Planning services for the Ravalli County Planning Department and for the independent review of, and professional consultation […]
Notice to Creditors – Widow
Joan K. Mell III Branches Law, PLLC 623 S 1st Street P.O. Box 576 Hamilton, Montana 59840 Ph: 406-363-3293 Fax: 281-664-4643 joan@3brancheslaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT […]
RFB – Tin Cup Thinning Project
Request for Bids (RFB): Tin Cup Creek, West of Darby 206 Acres of Thinning and Piling Project GNA 2 (phase 2) The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners are soliciting Request for Bids (RFB’s) for the 206 Acre Tin Cup Creek thinning and piling project. […]