By Michael Howell On Tuesday, June 28, District Court Judge Kathy Seeley in Helena voided a wastewater discharge permit for the Grantsdale Addition, a subdivision located south of Hamilton along […]
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Victor student headed to Thailand
By Jean Schurman Ali Elliot of Victor will be heading to Thailand next week for a month-long stay in Thailand. Elliot is the daughter of Lucy Brieger and Steve Elliot. […]
Christensen asks for trial delay
By Michael Howell Dr. Chris Christensen, the Florence area doctor who is facing 400 felony counts, including two counts of homicide, has asked District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton in a […]
‘Artrepreneur’ program teaches the business of art
By Daphne Jackson Bitterroot leatherwork artist Olive Parker said she has been working with leather for about 38 years, but didn’t start leatherworking as a business until about five or […]
Westside forest fire kicks off season
Firefighters continue suppression efforts on the Observation Point Fire, located 10 miles southwest of Hamilton. The fire was first reported on June 24 and is believed to be lightning caused. […]
Home at last – Corvallis WWII POW finally laid to rest
By Michael Howell A young Army Corporal by the name of George Simmons, from Corvallis, was taken prisoner by the Japanese following the battle of Corrigedor in 1942. He […]
By Michael Howell Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital was ranked among the top 100 Critical Access Hospitals this year by iVantage Health Analytics. The awards were announced at the National Rural […]
Myers files complaint against state’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel
By Michael Howell Hamilton attorney Robert Myers, a candidate for District Court Judge, has filed charges in federal court in Missoula against Shaun Thompson in his official capacity as Chief […]
Election results – County commission to go back to three
By Michael Howell Ravalli County is going back to a three-member board of commissioners. Voters approved the three-commissioner board by a vote of 9,242 (78%) in favor to 3,744 (28%) […]
Robbins on Main – dipping into olive oil, and more
By Daphne Jackson Valley residents craving a taste of something fresh will enjoy the new line of food products at a local Hamilton store. Robbins on Main recently expanded […]
Stamey responds to county attorney instead of court
By Michael Howell Former County Treasurer Valerie Stamey failed to respond to the court after being served papers concerning the civil lawsuit in which the county alleges 58 separate instances […]
Complaint against district judge candidate moves forward
By Michael Howell District Court Judge candidate Robert Myers’ attempt to have the complaint against him made by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel dismissed was denied by the Commission on […]
Empty coal cars mothballed in Bitterroot
By Michael Howell The Bitterroot spur line owned by Montana Rail Link has not seen any train traffic the last few years. An unrepaired washout prevents any rail traffic into […]
Dealing with grief the natural way
By Michael Howell Grief over the death of a loved one is something every human being will have to experience in his or her lifetime. It is a naturally […]
Future irrigators learn water ways
The Bitter Root Water Forum, in its continuing effort to offer educational opportunities related to the Bitterroot Watershed, recently hosted its fourth annual “Future Irrigators Field Trip” Young people in […]
Mickens retiring after 43 years of teaching
By Daphne Jackson Corvallis Primary School teacher Carolyn Mickens is retiring after 43 years as an educator. Mickens said her interest in teaching started when she was young. “When I […]
REC celebrates Valley Solar project
By Michael Howell Officials and members of Ravalli Electric Cooperative (REC), joined by government officials and members of the public, all convened on the company’s Woodside substation last Thursday to […]
Stevensville’s utility rate help program to continue
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council met on Thursday, May 26 with only two council members present. Mayor Jim Crews stated that he had contacted Dan Clark at the […]
Manzella to head Montana delegation
State Representative Theresa Manzella (HD 85) of Hamilton has been selected to lead the Montana delegation to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the first time a […]
Victor Fire District replaces ambulance
Ten year ago, the Victor Volunteer Fire District purchased a 1997 Ford F250 ambulance from the Telluride, Colorado Fire District. The ambulance had 20,000 miles on it and now has […]