By Michael Howell Bitterrooters for Planning (BfP) held a public meeting to discuss the highway improvement project planned for the Eastside Highway from Eight Mile Road to Stevensville last week. […]
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Town looking for judge and mayor
By Michael Howell Following Mayor Paul Ludington’s resignation last week, Council President Jim Crews is serving as acting mayor. Crews presided over a special meeting called on April 21, […]
Next 50-Mile Garage Sale to build on success of first
Following a very successful first attempt at a valley-long Bitterroot “garage sale,” the Second Annual Bitterroot Valley 50 Mile Garage Sale has been scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 24 […]
Hospital to open rural health clinic in Darby
John Bartos, CEO of Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, gave the Darby Town Council an update last week about the hospital’s plans to open a Rural Health Clinic in Darby. According […]
Stevi school district adds more dual credit, AP courses
The Stevensville Board of Trustees adopted an expanded high school curriculum that will include many new electives, new college-ready and career-ready pathways and a new curriculum track that leads to […]
Middle school student tackles childhood hunger problem
By Daphne Jackson Hamilton Middle School student Garrett Turner is working with national organization No Kid Hungry and local food bank Haven House to raise funds to feed students who […]
Stevensville mayor resigns
Stevensville Mayor Paul Ludington submitted his resignation last Friday, to be effective at the end of the business day on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The letter of resignation states: “It […]
Stevi mayor and council at impasse over town judge
By Michael Howell At its Thursday, April 14 meeting, the Stevensville Town Council rejected for the third time a request from Mayor Paul Ludington to appoint Chee Burnsides as Municipal […]
Advocating for kids – Emma’s House fills critical role
By Daphne Jackson Emma’s House, a local Children’s Advocacy Center, will host several events through the rest of April as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Kierstin Schmitt, Prevention […]
County govt study commission poses three questions to voters
By Michael Howell A majority of members of the Ravalli County Local Government Study Commission are recommending that Ravalli County should continue with the commission form of government and that […]
Hamilton to vote on change in form of government
By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton’s Local Government Review Study Commission issued a final report in February that places a possible change in the form of government on the […]
Veterans Service Center open at new location
By Daphne Jackson A local veteran assistance program plans to offer veterans an increased range of services, thanks to a new, more spacious location at 217 N. 3rd Street […]
Annual auction sign of spring
By Jean Schurman In 1960, Morris Gardner, a well-known local businessman and auctioneer, began what is now one of the first signs of spring, Gardner’s Spring Equipment Consignment Auction. […]
Study released on effects of low dose pesticide poisoning
By Michael Howell Local wildlife rehabilitator Judy Hoy is one of the authors cited in a study recently published in the International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine […]
Get ready to ride! Missoula/Bitterroot bike trail coming soon
By Michael Howell State Representative Ed Greef of Florence is a believer in the old adage about economic development: “build it and they will come.” He attended the latest meeting […]
Town of Stevensville without a judge
By Michael Howell After refusing to confirm Mayor Paul Ludington’s appointment of Chee Burnsides to serve as Stevensville Municipal Judge at its previous meeting, the Stevensville Town Council chose not […]
Hamilton Council updated on Freight Monster expansion
By Michael Howell At its last meeting, the Hamilton City Council approved a $3,256 draw and got an update on the grant that was obtained last year to fund a […]
County government study commission changes ballot language
By Michael Howell At a meeting on March 14, the Ravalli County Local Government Study Commission amended its Final Report and changed the ballot language following a last minute […]
Stevi council denies mayor’s judge appointment
By Michael Howell On Thursday, March 10, the Stevensville Town Council refused to consent to Mayor Paul Ludington’s appointment of Chee Burnsides as Stevensville Municipal Court Judge. Councilmembers did […]
MDT discusses Eastside Highway improvements
By Michael Howell Montana Department of Transportation officials were in the valley last week to give the County Commissioners an update on several projects planned for Ravalli County. MDT […]