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. […]
Hearing – Darby Budget Amendment
PUBLIC HEARING The Darby Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive oral and written comment regarding: Amend Fiscal Year Budget 2023-2024. The hearing will be held at Darby Town […]
Notice to Creditors – Shepherd
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VICTOR JAIME SHEPHERD, Deceased. Probate No. DP-2024-69 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that David Shepherd and Marta Arnold have been appointed co-Personal […]
Stevensville to raise utility rates
by John Dowd Stevensville residents have been complaining about high water rates for several years and there will be no relief anytime soon. At the July 25 meeting of the […]
Officers say Stevensville police department looking up
by John Dowd After several big changes over the last year, the Stevensville Police Department might finally be back on track and in full force. Over the last month, the […]
Daly Days delivers
by Kristin Kruse Small-town charm was in full swing over the weekend as Daly Days provided two days of family friendly fun. With a wide variety of entertainment, including a […]
Bitterroot River clean-up wants help
The Bitterroot Water Partnership invites you to help clean up the Bitterroot River on Saturday, August 10 in their annual Bitterroot River Clean Up. Volunteers sign up online for a […]