There has been a lot of focus on “frontline” workers during the pandemic. But there’s one group on the front line that is often overlooked. They are the dispatchers at the 911 call centers. Here in Ravalli County, Sheriff’s Communications Lieutenant Zae Hudson is in charge of managing the 911 Center and acts as a […]
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Juveniles cited for vandalism at Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds now closed at night Three juveniles have been cited in Youth Court by the Hamilton City Police on felony burglary and criminal mischief charges. The male juveniles are 11, 12 and 13 years old. The juveniles were cited following an investigation of a couple of break-ins at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds that took place […]
Proposal to improve Stevi parks hits snag
An ambitious proposal to dip into the Jean Thomas Parks Beautification Fund hit a snag when members of the Park Board objected because they hadn’t seen the proposal. At a special meeting on April 6, Mayor Brandon Dewey proposed that the council approve the appropriation of $50,000 of the Jean Thomas Fund with $25,000 going […]
Stevensville council members explain votes on Burnt Fork Estates
The Stevensville Town Council meeting on April 8 had a fairly short agenda. However, two council members took time to read prepared statements explaining their votes on the Burnt Fork Estates subdivision at the April 1 meeting. The subdivision preliminary plat was approved on a 2-1 vote. Council member Dempsey Vick voted against the proposal, […]
Burnt Fork Estates approved with no commercial zone
The Stevensville Town Council voted to approve the Burnt Fork Estates subdivision at a special meeting on April 1st after the consultants for the developer said they were withdrawing their request for a zoning change which would have allowed some commercial development. The subdivision will be located on 57 acres at the corner of Middle […]
Stevensville splash pad fund drive kicks off
The Stevensville Civic Club and the Town of Stevensville held a symbolic groundbreaking last Friday to kick off a major fund drive to build a splash pad at Lewis & Clark Park. Project organizers hope to have the splash pad installed this summer and perhaps even open by August. “This is a fun, fun project,” […]
Cherry Street Café making it real on Main
A new location on Main Street in Hamilton is making a world of difference for Lorrayne Tyler, owner of Cherry Street Café. Tyler relocated Cherry Street Café from The Mill, where it was a fixture for six and a half years, to 225 W. Main, at the corner of Main and 3rd. Tyler has been […]
Hamilton airport closed for construction
By Michael Howell As of Tuesday, April 6 at 7 a.m., Ravalli County Airport was officially shut down for construction of a new runway and is expected to remain closed through June 30, 2021. Runway 17-35 is scheduled to open July 1, but some partial/short term closures can be expected through October. The new 5,200-foot […]
Fitness 406 celebrates one year
Thiele Fitness 406 in Stevensville will celebrate one year in business on April 1. The fitness gym, located at 304 Buck, is owned and operated by Stephanie Thiele (pronounced tee-la). Thiele Fitness offers one-on-one consultation and training, as well as group classes that emphasize cardiovascular and weight training. Fitness sessions are held in 6-week blocks, […]
Council splits on Burnt Fork
Mayor declines to break tie by Victoria Howell After another public hearing and lengthy discussion, last Thursday the Stevensville Town Council voted 2-2 to conditionally approve the Burnt Fork Estates subdivision. Mayor Brandon Dewey chose not to break the tie, so the motion failed. For now. The council also voted unanimously to separate the request […]
Hamilton and county join in grant request for sewer extension
by Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council and the Ravalli County Commissioners have joined in on an application for funds to extend the city’s sewer system along a portion of Old Corvallis Road, south of the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority and in portions of the Ravalli County Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) which includes […]
Hamilton amends municipal codes
The City of Hamilton has agreed to submit a joint application with Ravalli County to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant-Economic Development Program (CDBG-ED) grant. According to Julie Foster, Executive Director of the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, the CDBG-ED program is a federally funded program for communities of less […]