By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton moved one step closer to adding a new piece of land to its park system last week when it unanimously approved on second […]
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Stamey appeals release of records
By Michael Howell Former Treasurer Valerie Stamey, aka Valerie Addis, aka Valerie Scott, has appealed a Missoula District Court ruling that would have allowed the release to the public of […]
Incident at bar results in felony charges
A Darby man has been arrested and charged with Assault with a Weapon, and Possession of a Destructive Device, both felony offenses, following an incident at the Conner Bar early […]
Action finally taken over failed septic
By Michael Howell After several months of futile efforts at trying to deal with a failed septic situation at a property on Bowman Road, an action was recently filed in […]
Fire burning in Lost Horse area
Smoke has been visible in the southern part of the Bitterroot coming from the lightning caused Lost Horse fire, located 10 miles southwest of Hamilton in the Bitterroot Mountains near […]
Court orders release of Stamey’s former employment records
By Michael Howell In an Order and Memorandum issued July 18, Missoula District Court Judge Karen Townsend ordered the Missoula County Public School (MCPS) District to release the documents in […]
Stamey can’t be found
Although the county has filed a lawsuit against former Treasurer Valerie Stamey alleging failure to perform the duties of the Treasurer’s office by failing to produce over 50 reports […]
Boy drowns in boating accident
Ravalli County Sheriff/Coroner Chris Hoffman says that a three-year-old Stevensville boy drowned in the Bitterroot River on Friday afternoon. Hoffman said that Tristan Iverson, his father, and his six-year-old […]
Hamilton council considers open burning in city
By Michael Howell Hamilton City Councilor Al Mitchell’s suggestion that the City consider allowing the open burning of leaves and yard debris within the city limits has drawn opposition from […]
New grocery store coming to Stevensville
By Michael Howell Missoula grocery store owner Jim Edwards, Jr. has applied for a business license to operate a grocery store in Stevensville. The store will open in the […]
Hamilton Elks Lodge donates Flag Retirement Box for Stevi Veterans Park
By Michael Howell The Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge No. 1651, through the Elks National Foundation, was able to obtain a grant to develop a Community Investment Program within the Bitterroot […]
Veterans Stand Down scheduled
Valley veterans are invited to bring their families and their musical instruments to the Ravalli County Fairgrounds this week for the annual Ravalli County Veterans Stand Down. The event […]
Clerk and Recorder appointed Interim Treasurer
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners decided last week to officially appoint Clerk and Recorder Regina Plettenberg to serve as Interim Treasurer until the November elections when the […]
Stevi hardware store owner sues Stevensville Playhouse
By Michael Howell Phil Henderson, owner of Stevensville Hardware, filed suit in district court on June 13 against the Stevensville Playhouse, seeking a court order either forcing the non-profit […]
Judge rules lawsuit over $675k county settlement will continue
In a recent Opinion and Order signed on July 14, District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton denied the County’s motion to strike the petition filed against it by Michael Howell, […]
Hamilton annexes and zones new parkland
By Michael Howell In a long anticipated move the Hamilton City Council approved the annexation of 22 acres along the Bitterroot River known as the Taber Property but currently […]
Lloyd Earl Eickert
Lloyd Earl Eickert, 88, of Missoula and Stevensville, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Village Nursing Home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on […]
Plans for Stevensville playground unveiled at council meeting
By Michael Howell Thanks to a citizen driven effort, the Town of Stevensville is on the brink of installing some improved playground equipment at Lewis and Clark Park that could […]
Fire danger raised to high
Due to the ongoing extremely hot and dry weather, fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest has been moved from Moderate to High. High fire danger means all fine dead […]
Commissioners reject FOIA request for mailing list
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners last week rejected a Freedom of Information Act request from Larry Campbell, a landowner along Rye Creek Road, for a mailing list of […]