By Michael Howell Miss Montana Danielle Wineman visited several schools in western Montana on her Crown to Classroom Tour which focused on anti-bullying. Wineman of Cut Bank, a 23 year […]
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Hamilton adopts updated Growth Policy
By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton adopted an updated Growth Policy last week. According to Special Projects Director Dennis Stranger, the update has been in the works for about […]
Bike path branded: Bitterroot Trail
By Michael Howell Representatives from Adventure Cycling and Destination Missoula came to Stevensville last week to get some community input concerning the “branding” of the bike path that will soon […]
MOU could lead to Stevi Fishing Access Site
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the owners of the Fort Owen […]
Health board to consider info on rising incidence of birth defects, illnesses
By Michael Howell Local wildlife rehabilitator Judy Hoy is hoping the fourth time is the charm in her decades-long attempt to get the Ravalli County Board of Health to request […]
Hamilton council considers public art and homelessness policies
By Michael Howell At its November 10 Committee of the Whole meeting, members of the Hamilton City Council heard from Terry Marasco, owner of the Signal Bar & Grill, about […]
Sprinkle Pink campaign sets new record
The pink ribbons have been put away for another year and the money that was raised for the Sprinkle Pink Aid for Mammography Fund throughout the month of October in […]
Special Stevensville Founders Day calendar released
By Michael Howell It’s not too early to get your 2016 Founder’s Day – 175th Anniversary calendar and support the Historic St. Mary’s Mission. It’s includes November and December of […]
County adopts development plan, approves TEDD
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners met last Thursday, November 19, for “Review and approval of a Comprehensive Development Plan for the Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) in Airport Area […]
Hamilton Playhouse celebrating 20 years
By Randi Burdette Community theatre is an art form that is an integral part of a community, helping with test scores, instilling pride, and boosting self-esteem, and Hamilton is lucky […]
Stevi sticks with treasurer/finance officer position
By Michael Howell At its October 22 council meeting, the Stevensville Town Council considered consolidation of the Town Clerk and Treasurer positions and eliminating the Finance Officer position. The motion […]
Stevensville theater open and safe
By Michael Howell After weathering a lawsuit over the condition of the building it occupies on Main Street in Stevensville, and finally completing the required repairs and improvements imposed by […]
Commissioners won’t appeal Legacy Ranch decision
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners decided last Tuesday, November 10, not to file an appeal in the case of the Legacy Ranch Subdivision. The developer, Sunnyside Orchards LLC, […]
Commissioners approve first reading on airport TEDD
By Michael Howell On Monday, November 9, the Ravalli County Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing a Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) covering about 420 acres including […]
County approves Open Lands funding for Farrell conservation easement
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners gave preliminary approval last week for the use of Open Lands Bond funds to help in the purchase of a conservation easement on 93 […]
Volunteers needed to tend recycling bin in Stevensville
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Recycling, a non-profit corporation that strives to provide and promote recycling services in the county, is looking for a few good people to volunteer their […]
Darby dreams big
McDowell wins Darby mayoral race
By Carlotta Grandstaff J.C. McDowell, a relatively recent newcomer to Darby, owner of the nano microbrewery Bandit Brewery and the man with the compelling personal story well known to most, […]
Bitter Root Irrigation users to vote on major project
By Michael Howell The Bitter Root Irrigation District (BRID) is asking its 1,440 irrigators to pony up for some much needed repairs to the irrigation infrastructure that delivers water from […]
Skatepark in Stevi ready for use
By Michael Howell Although some final work on the surrounding grounds will not take place until next spring, the newly constructed Stevensville Skatepark (aka Sk8park) located in Lewis and Clark […]