by John Dowd After over a year of waiting, the Supporters of Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) held their open house and ribbon cutting last Friday. The $2 million building expansion […]
Corvallis weightlifter is a champion
by Scott Sacry In 2017, Donna Weidow of Corvallis knew she needed a change. She felt unhealthy, she wanted to lose weight, she was tired all the time, she wanted […]
Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard plans for future
by Michael Howell The new managers of Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard northeast of Corvallis, Kendall and Ryan Mouw, have a lot of plans for the future. But, according to Kendall, […]
Victor museum to hold popular Chocolate Tasting fundraiser
by John Dowd The Victor Heritage Museum, located at the corner of Main and Blake in Victor, has been a staple in the Victor community for over 35 years. According […]
Hamilton council updated on Rocky Mountain Lab activities
by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton City Council heard an update on activities at the Rocky Mountain Laboratory during its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19. Dr. Marshall Bloom, Associate Director […]
Making holiday donations count
by Sarah Glass The holiday season means family, festivities, and charity drives. Charitable nonprofits are viewed as the vehicles through which society can elevate the status quo and achieve “public […]
High school golf programs receive donation
by Scott Sacry Representatives from the Hamilton Women’s Golf Association (HWGA) recently delivered checks totaling over $5000 to the golf programs of Corvallis, Darby, Hamilton and Stevensville High Schools and […]
Hamilton’s Bennett signs with Northwest Nazarene
by Scott Sacry Hamilton senior Evan Bennett signed his letter of intent to run indoor and outdoor track and cross country at Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in a ceremony at […]
Joy ‘Earline’ Esmay
Joy “Earline” (Byrd) Esmay passed away on 11/17/2024 In Missoula, Montana from Alzheimer’s disease, aspiration pneumonia. She was preceded in death by her brothers (Gerald, Larry), nephew (Dalin), brothers-in-law (Don, […]
Hearing on Name Change – Roy
Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kirsten Joy Roy, Kirsten Joy Roy, Petitioner. Cause No.: DV-41-2024-0000390-NC Dept. 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a name change from Kirsten […]
RFP – Marcus Street study, Hamilton
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MARCUS STREET MULTI-MODAL PLANNING AND DESIGN STUDY CITY OF HAMILTON, MT November 18, 2024 The City of Hamilton is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop a multi-modal planning and design study for an approximate 1.5 mile section of Marcus […]
BRID Audit Publication
AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT The fiscal year 2023 audit of the Bitter Root Irrigation District has been conducted by Doyle & Associates, P.C. Certified Public Accountants. The audit covered the year ended October […]
Floodplain Permit Application FA-23-16
OG-24-11-452 Legal Notice The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on floodplain application (FA-23-16) for work proposed within the FEMA regulated floodplain of the Bitterroot River. The applicant is […]
Boston Terrier Pups
AKC Boston Terrier pups for sale. 4 Black & White with brindle Males $1,500. 2 Blue & White Males $2,000. Text or Call 406-381-1122 with inquiries or check out our […]
Stevensville bareback bronc rider off to ninth national finals
Richmond Champion’s sigh of relief could probably be heard down the Bitterroot Valley. After a year of rodeo and countless battles with bucking horses that outweigh him by hundreds of […]
Mitchell Slough ‘floating island’ permit denied, fencing permit still pending
by Michael Howell The Bitterroot Conservation District (BCD) last week denied the application made by Bitterroot Springs Ranch owner Ken Siebel to install up to a dozen floating islands made […]
Partners in Home Care opens Hamilton office
by John Dowd Partners in Home Care is a nonprofit home hospice service that has been around since 1987, and has always remained locally owned. They care for over 1,400 […]
Stevensville council addresses parking, traffic issues
by John Dowd During last week’s Stevensville Town Council meeting, a situation regarding parking in front of a local coffee shop was the main topic of discussion. Within the last […]
Ellison Ranch conservation easement adds protection to Burnt Fork area
The Ellison family of Stevensville has pursued the protection of their family ranch through a conservation easement in partnership with the Bitter Root Land Trust, honoring a legacy in Bitterroot […]
County adopts new dog ordinance
by Michael Howell Ravalli County Commissioners adopted a new dog control ordinance on Thursday, November 7. The new Ordinance No. 46, titled “Vicious Dog, Dog-At-Large, Dog Bite & Rabies Control,” […]














