By Michael Howell Stevensville resident Margaret Gorski has been elected President of the National Lewis and Clark Heritage Foundation and will take office on October 1, 2013. The non-profit Foundation […]
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Hospital donates to student athletics
By Michael Howell The sports physical exam program sponsored by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital drew 271 student athletes who paid $25 each for their physical examinations. The exams are […]
Spirit of the historic creamery lives on with new building owners
Following yet another successful Creamery Picnic in Stevensville, it seems only fitting to re-introduce the Creamery Building and its new owners, Carrie and Brett McEnroe-Mauri. The first Creamery Picnic […]
Commissioners declare state of emergency as fire crosses into county
By Michael Howell With forest fires raging on all sides and the Gold Pan Fire Complex fire in particular having crossed into Ravalli County, the Ravalli County Commissioners declared […]
Lolo Creek Complex fire remains threat
The lightning-caused wildfire that erupted on August 18 in the Lolo Creek area about 8 miles west of Lolo and quickly spread and morphed into what is now called […]
County adopts $27.3 million budget
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners have adopted a $27.3 million operational budget for fiscal year 2013-2014. The assessed value for property in the entire county this year is […]
Stevensville adopts updated Municipal Code
By Michael Howell It was a time consuming process for the Town of Stevensville but with two attorneys working on it for over a year to make sure the […]
Hamilton councilmember pushes for ditch repairs
By Michael Howell Hamilton City Councilor Nancy Joy Valk has put in a lot of time and effort over the last few years in trying to maintain a big […]
Stevensville landmark home revitalized as law office
By Michael Howell Stevensville Attorney Kenneth Bransby has taken an old house that sat empty on the town’s Main Street for years and turned it into a first […]
Cooper Firearms – their aim is true
By Eric Brockett Along time ago in Southern Illinois, I remember sitting on a log with my grandfather out in the woods before light. We were squirrel hunting. One […]
Stoneydale Press Publishing Company – built on a solid foundation
By Eric Brockett When one builds a house it is critical to have a strong foundation, such as stone or concrete. This type of foundation will support whatever is built […]
Mitchell Slough portage routes discussed
By Michael Howell After hearing from Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist Chris Clancy last week, the County Commissioners took Clancy’s recommendations concerning the Mitchell […]
County schedules hearing on SB 324 changes
The Ravalli County Commissioners are reviewing, for possible adoption, a resolution that deals with buildings for rent or lease as per Senate Bill 324. Information about this new law […]
Darby students benefit from Farm to School Program
By Michael Howell Farm to School Programmer Shayla Smith has been working hard for the past year trying to introduce both students and staff at Darby school […]
Holton appointed Undersheriff
Ravalli County Sheriff Chris Hoffman today appointed Steve Holton to the position of Ravalli County Undersheriff. Holton is a 17-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, having begun his career […]
Undersheriff takes job with state council
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Undersheriff Perry Johnson is resigning from his 27-year tenure with the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office to take a job as Executive Director of the […]
County treasurer resigns
By Michael Howell County Treasurer Marie Keeton has submitted a letter of resignation to become effective at the end of the month. Keeton told the Bitterroot Star on Monday that […]
Commissioners object to another Forest Service water right request
By Michael Howell Last Tuesday, August 6, the Ravalli County Commissioners decided to file an objection to the water right application being made by the U.S. Forest Service on […]
County settles wrongful discharge case
By Michael Howell Back on September 21, 2011, Ravalli County Road Department Secretary Jackie Johnson’s (now Jackie Johnson Souza) employment was terminated. Souza filed suit on September 13, 2012, […]
Stevi sewer project to move forward in spite of grant denial
By Michael Howell Stevensville’s wastewater treatment improvement project remains financially feasible and will move forward despite the fact that an anticipated grant from the state did not come through. […]