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Marcus Daly Hospital gives back

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In high school and middle school, an athlete must have a physical before he or she can practice and compete. At the beginning of August, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital opened […]

Watch for low flying aircraft!

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This year’s Pilot Search Clinic will bring aircraft closer to earth over surrounding mountains. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Aeronautics Division’s 37th annual Pilot Search Clinic will be held […]

Biomimicry founder to speak in Hamilton

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By Michael Howell Longtime resident of the Bitterroot Valley, Janine M. Benyus, played a key role in the birth of a new and fast growing field of study when she […]

Wrangling ribbons

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History may have been made last week at the Ravalli County Fair when four sisters took championships in four different classes in the Sheep Barn. Keinna Chavez, Alyssa Chavez and […]

County adopts FY 2016 budget

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By Michael Howell The County Commissioners officially adopted a FY 2016 budget and set the tax levy at 153.63 mills in order to raise the required $11,038,326 in property taxes. […]

County IT department in flux

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By Michael Howell Ravalli County’s Information Technology (IT) department has been in flux since former Director Joe Frohlich left to go to work for the state about six months ago. […]

Volunteers needed for playground build

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From Wednesday, September 16 through Sunday, September 20, hundreds of volunteers are needed to help build Bear Mountain Playground at Lewis and Clark Park in Stevensville. You can sign up […]

Victor Fire Department receives new truck

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The Victor Fire Department recently received a very nice surprise. They were expecting a ‘newer’ wildland fire truck to replace their 1996 model. Much to the surprise of almost the […]

Florence doctor arrested on 400 felony counts

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By Michael Howell Florence Doctor Chris Arthur Christensen was arrested without incident at his home last Wednesday on two counts of negligent homicide, nine counts of criminal endangerment, 388 counts […]

Skatepark to begin construction

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Construction should begin this week on the new Stevensville Skatepark. Although the crew from Evergreen Skateparks is set to begin construction within the coming week, the Stevensville Skatepark Committee is […]

Stevensville adopts tree ordinance

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By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council approved on first reading a tree ordinance giving the Town the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within […]

Fund set up for firefighter

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A fund has been set up for Daniel Lyon and his family at Farmers State Bank to help the family with expenses after Daniel was seriously burned while fighting a […]

Buck Horn Fire still burning

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By Michael Howell Heavy smoke has blanketed the Bitterroot Valley for days, despite the fact that, as of Monday, August 24, the Buck Horn Fire was the only uncontained, active […]

ATR owner says layoffs temporary

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By Russ Lawrence “We believe this is temporary,” said ATR owner Elliott Lander, of a scale-back at their Hamilton office, which is currently running with only two employees. The Main […]