By Michael Howell Many people are wondering about the ongoing audit of the Treasurer’s Office. It appears that a lot is hanging on the outcome of the process. Members […]
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Scientists one step closer to understanding and possibly treating hantavirus infections
By Michael Howell A group of scientists, including three from Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton –Doctors David Safronetz, Joseph Prescott and Heinz Feldman – have created an animal model that […]
Another conservation easement proposed in Burnt Fork drainage
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Open Lands Bond Program board has recommended approval of using $150,000 in Open Lands Bond Program funds to help establish another conservation easement in […]
Painted Rocks Reservoir full and spilling over
Water levels in the Bitterroot River have risen dramatically since Painted Rocks Reservoir reached capacity and began spilling over Friday evening, May 2 at about 10 p.m. According to […]
Office of Emergency Management back under Sheriff’s Office
By Michael Howell On Monday, April 28, the County Commissioners agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding that delegates the supervision and management of the Office of Emergency Management to […]
Commissioner Foss accuses Sheriff of intimidation
By Michael Howell Prior to Monday’s discussion and decision to give control of the Office of Emergency Management back to the Sheriff’s Office, Commissioner Suzy Foss and Sheriff Chris […]
Proposed Stevensville Airport Affected Area draws crowd
By Michael Howell Stevensville Mayor Gene Mim Mack immediately put the crowd at ease at last Thursday’s public hearing concerning the adoption of Airport Affected Area regulations when he […]
Commissioners take no action on pending land transfer by tribes
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners took no action last week with respect to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) latest request for them to quit interfering with […]
Big Creek, big hearts, big boost
When Randy Lint of Big Creek Coffee Roasters on Main Street in Hamilton opened up shop on Saturday, April 5 for a “Spring Fling” and Marcus Daly Hospice fundraiser, he […]
Commissioners delay action on Treasurer’s status
By Michael Howell Last Thursday, April 17, the Ravalli County Commissioners, following the advice of County Attorney Bill Fulbright, agreed to leave Treasurer Valerie Stamey on paid administrative leave […]
Stevensville artist joins Montana’s Circle of American Masters
To celebrate Montana’s rich heritage and showcase the present-day vitality of the folk arts, the Montana Arts Council will honor 10 new members of Montana’s Circle of American Masters […]
Eagles dying from lead poisoning
By Michael Howell Bird rehabilitators here in the Bitterroot have been dealing with the problem of lead poisoning of raptors for a long time. This past month a sick […]
Stevensville takes stock of water, sewer projects, present and future
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville took a good look at its ongoing water and sewer projects as well as a peek into the future at a Committee of […]
City focusing on Ravalli Street improvements
Residents who live along Ravalli Street in Hamilton, or anyone who uses or crosses the street regularly, may want to attend a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 17 […]
Report finds Treasurer’s allegations unfounded
By Michael Howell Retired judge Nels Swandal submitted an eight-page final report on March 28 summarizing the results of his investigation into the allegations made by County Treasurer Valerie […]
Florence doctor’s license suspended
By Michael Howell On April 7, the Screening Panel of the Board of Medical Examiners (BME) at the Montana Department of Labor and Industry held an emergency meeting […]
School board reverses decision, counselor ousted on fourth vote
By Michael Howell In a process fraught with confusion, the Stevensville School Board of Trustees voted last week not to renew the contract of non-tenured school counselor Katherine Mason for […]
Dangerous conditions prompt Woodside to Tucker FAS river closure
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks put an emergency rule in place on Friday, April 11 that closes the Bitterroot River near Corvallis to all floating from Woodside to Tucker […]
Treasurer’s office temporarily reorganized
By Michael Howell Last Tuesday, April 1, the County Commissioners decided not to fill the vacant position of Chief Deputy in the Treasurer’s office and use the vacancy savings […]
Auditor’s latest update released
By Michael Howell The latest update concerning the independent audit being conducted at the Treasurer’s office was released to the public last Friday, April 4. The update, from James […]