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Ride of a lifetime – Chambers to compete in National Finals Rodeo

December 5, 2018 by Jean Schurman

Although he didn’t really plan for the year he’s had, Bridger Chambers of Stevensville has had the ride of a lifetime this past year. And it’s not over yet.  The […]

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Victor gets new fire hall

December 5, 2018 by Michael Howell

After struggling diligently for several years to either remodel the old fire hall in downtown Victor or move to a new one, the efforts finally made it over the hilltop […]

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Montana Chocolate Company has moved – but not far

December 5, 2018 by Michael Howell

If you see some big red signs in Stevensville saying “CHOCOLATE” with an arrow pointing, just follow the arrow and you will find what you are looking for. It’s the […]

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Stevensville receives report on bullying, harassment complaint

December 5, 2018 by Michael Howell

The Town of Stevensville recently received the results of an investigation into a complaint filed by Town Clerk Audree Tribbensee alleging bullying, harassment, and creation of a hostile work environment […]

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Stevi mayor alleges verbal assault by council member’s spouse

December 5, 2018 by Michael Howell

  According to Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey, he was verbally assaulted in his office last Friday by Matt Barker, husband of Council member Stacie Barker. Dewey said that he had […]

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New finding could help early diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

December 3, 2018 by Michael Howell

National Institutes of Health scientists and their colleagues have found evidence of the infectious agent of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in the eyes of deceased CJD patients. The finding suggests […]

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Valley’s food banks channel residents’ generous spirits

November 27, 2018 by Editor

  By Christin Rzasa   The holiday season is the time of the year when being in need is most keenly felt by those in difficult financial circumstances. Fortunately, this […]

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Meeting set to discuss security cameras for Stevensville park

November 27, 2018 by Michael Howell

A joint meeting of the Stevensville Town Council and the town’s Park Board has been set for Thursday, November 29 at Town Hall to discuss and possibly agree to implement […]

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Effort underway to place sculpture in Hamilton public space

November 27, 2018 by Michael Howell

If the friends and clients of local sculptor Keith McMasters have their way, his latest sculpture of a 1929 era flyfisherman on horseback entitled “Along the Banks” will become the […]

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Stevensville School District ramps up technology access

November 20, 2018 by Editor

The Stevensville School District has been quietly developing technology infrastructure throughout the District for the past three years. In that time, the District has moved from radio relay internet access […]

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Judge Langton to retire

November 20, 2018 by Michael Howell

Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton has announced his retirement, effective April 30, 2019. Langton, who was first elected as judge of Department One of the 21st Judicial District […]

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City of Hamilton establishes Urban Renewal District

November 20, 2018 by Michael Howell

  The City of Hamilton has adopted an ordinance creating the North Hamilton Renewal District. A District Plan was also adopted which includes a tax increment provision as a financial […]

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Capitalizing on history

November 20, 2018 by Michael Howell

History can play role in economic development, says preservation officer   History is the foundation for strong vibrant communities,” Kate Hampton, Community Preservation Coordinator for the State Historical Preservation Office, […]

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Literacy levy, Florence bond pass

November 14, 2018 by Editor

Adult Basic & Literacy Eduation Levy approved The Adult Basic & Literacy Education Levy passed on a vote of 12,082 in favor of the levy versus 10,378 votes against it. […]

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Bitter Root Humane Shelter – ‘We are here, we are here!’

November 14, 2018 by Guest Post

By Christin Rzasa Eve Burnsides, Operations Manager for the Bitter Root Humane Association (BRHA), expressed frustration recently that “too many people don’t seem to know we’re here.” Referring to the […]

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Phillips appointed to Ward 2 Stevensville council position

November 14, 2018 by Michael Howell

At the Stevensville Town Council meeting last Thursday, November 8, Robin Holcomb and Stacie Barker, the only two council members involved in the process following Council President Bob Michalson’s recusal, […]

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County approves settlement agreement with City Center Motel

November 14, 2018 by Michael Howell

  On November 8, the Ravalli County Commissioners agreed to a settlement agreement in the case of Rental Property and Management Services LLC, doing business as City Center Motel versus […]

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Hoy publishes book based on lifetime of interacting with wildlife

November 13, 2018 by Michael Howell

Judy Hoy is a strange bird, you might say. But I have noticed over my lifetime that people who live and work very closely with animals end up being a […]

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Operation Christmas Child to hold national collection week

November 6, 2018 by Editor

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Bitterroot and Missoula Valley families are expressing their gratitude by giving back. Residents are filling shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items to send […]

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Audubon – For the birds of the Bitterroot

November 6, 2018 by Michael Howell

No one does more for birds in the Bitterroot Valley than the Bitterroot Audubon Society, the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. They are more than a group of […]

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