By Michael Howell Just two days prior to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that makes it illegal for states to ban same-sex marriages, a Stevensville couple took advantage of […]
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Forest officials won’t consider county’s objection to Travel Plan
By Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King hand delivered a letter to the County Commissioners last week confirming that the County cannot legally object to the adoption of […]
Stevi council supports bicycle camp in town park
By Michael Howell Stevensville Mayor Gene Mim Mack broke a tie vote last week to approve the location of a proposed bicycle camp at Lewis and Clark Park. Not only […]
Bear Mountain Playground seeks volunteers
Bear Mountain Playground needs volunteer s for September’s construction. The community-supported playground-building project will take place September 16-20 in Stevensville’s Lewis and Clark Park. The steering committee has been busy […]
Hamilton study commission considers governance options
By Michael Howell In the 2014 primary election, the voters for the City of Hamilton voted in favor of establishing a local study commission. Melvin Monson, Lynette Helgeland, and Robert […]
Hamilton mayor proclaims ‘Independents’ Week
By Michael Howell Hamilton Mayor Jerry Steele issued a proclamation last week declaring the week of July 1st through the 7th “Independents Week,” a week dedicated to celebrating all the […]
MAPS students win top awards
By Michael Howell Two young students at MAPS Media Institute in Hamilton have the unusual distinction of tying for first place with themselves in the 2015 Northwest Regional High School […]
Judge hears arguments in Legacy Ranch case
By Russ Lawrence District Court Judge James A. Haynes challenged attorneys on both sides of the Legacy Ranch subdivision issue in a hearing last Thursday, June 11, but Alan McCormick, […]
Hamilton High School’s Mitchell retires after 39 years
By Jean Schurman Although he retired this spring, the reality of his retirement won’t hit until late August when the teachers head back to school. Marion “Mitch” Mitchell has been […]
Legacy Ranch lawsuit hearing scheduled
Bitterrooters for Planning will present its legal argument in district court this week challenging Ravalli County’s decision to approve the largest residential subdivision in the county’s history. Bitterrooters for Planning […]
Historic Como Schoolhouse jewel of south valley
The old Como Schoolhouse, located about 11 miles south of Hamilton, at the corner of Hwy 93 and Old Darby Road, is a true icon of the Bitterroot Valley. For […]
Bozeman businessman touts telecommuting as key to economic development in Montana
By Michael Howell Bozeman businessman Greg Gianforte was in Hamilton last week as part of a statewide tour promoting his economic development efforts aimed at bringing young college graduates who […]
Hamilton’s urban forest management plan nears completion
By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton’s Urban Forest Management Plan is nearing completion. ISA-certified Master Arborist Sylvia McNeill has been conducting a survey of the city’s trees and circulating […]
County miffed over lack of standing to object to BNF travel plan
By Michael Howell Last Tuesday, the Ravalli County Commissioners met to consider filing an objection to the recently released Record of Decision (ROD) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for […]
County applies for USDA grant
By Michael Howell Last week the County Commissioners agreed to be the sponsoring agent in a grant application to USDA to help fund a feasibility study that would examine the […]
Stevensville addresses health care cost increase
By Michael Howell Despite some misunderstanding prompted by a letter to the editor in the local newspaper, the Stevensville Town Council did not consider passing a permissive levy to pay […]
MAPS Media Institute offers first summer program
By Michael Howell After proving to be a highly successful after school program for students over the last eleven years operating from September to May, MAPS Media Institute is now […]
Community Appreciation Day at St. Mary’s Mission
This coming Saturday, May 30, St. Mary’s Mission is hosting a Community Appreciation Day with free tours and refreshments. The Mission plans to recognize the Stevensville Community Foundation and the […]
Veterans get deserved recognition
By Michael Howell World War II veterans Lt. Colonel Charles Zadra, of Missoula, Colonel Edward Sperry, of Stevensville, Corporal Richard Nelson, of Stevensville, and Lt. J. G. Raymond Gonzalez, of […]
State Supreme Court upholds sanctions against local attorney
By Michael Howell The Montana Supreme Court last week upheld a decision by District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton to level sanctions against attorney Robert C. Myers for submitting unsupported legal […]