By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners unanimously approved the controversial Legacy Ranch subdivision last Tuesday, July 2. The 400-acre parcel located between Porter Hill Road and Dry Gulch […]
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River floaters reminded to avoid diversion dams, other hazards
Summer has arrived with a vengeance in the Bitterroot Valley and people are flocking to the river to keep cool. But the river is a dangerous place during high […]
Stevi receives more grant money for water project
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville approved a $364,100 increase in Phase III of its Water System Improvement Project. $329,100 will come in the form of a USDA […]
Reed Butte Fire tests local resources
Local residents got a different kind of fireworks show this Fourth of July, when a controlled burn on private land in the Lone Rock area got out of control […]
(Former) North Valley Public Library Director states reasons for resignation
By Michael Howell Last week the Bitterroot Star published a story about the resignation of North Valley Public Library Director Desiree Dramstad. In that story, Library Board Chair Joanne […]
Commissioners accept Title X funding
By Michael Howell Although a vote to accept some end of the year Title X funds failed to pass the first time around with two commissioners absent, with a […]
Hamilton Downtown Association hires new director
The Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) has hired Russ Lawrence as part time director. Lawrence took the reins at the beginning of June and after one month is already being […]
MDT seeks public comment on Highway 93 medians
By Michael Howell Officials from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) came to Hamilton last week seeking public comment on a plan to concrete over most of the medians located […]
Grizzly Bear Rendezvous to raise money for bear study
By Michael Howell The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Foundation is holding its Grizzly Bear Rendezvous 2013 along the shores of Flathead Lake at the home of Jack and […]
Gail L. Nelson
Missoula – In the early evening of June 14, 2013, Gail L. Nelson Sr. passed away at his home, surrounded by his family. He missed his 90th birthday by […]
Renaissance Faire this weekend
The Queen and her Royal Court return! Let it be known across the land that the Big Sky Renaissance Faire will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28-30 […]
Title X funding rejected, Family Planning Program in jeopardy
By Michael Howell A motion to accept some year-end surplus funds for the Family Planning Program and the renewal of the Nurse Practitioner’s contract for FY 2014 failed to […]
County Attorney proposes restructuring of office
By Michael Howell County Attorney Bill Fulbright’s budget proposal for FY 2014 includes a major restructuring of the office that he claims will “net significant savings in general fund […]
County budget hearings to begin
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners, after receiving budget requests from every department, are about to make some crucial budget decisions for the upcoming fiscal year 2014. A […]
Branded: Bitterroot College University of Montana
By Michael Howell It’s official! The Bitterroot College Program of the University of Montana now has a new name and a new logo. From this day forward it will be […]
Legacy Ranch subdivision review continues
By Michael Howell Following a series of public meetings where public comment concerning the proposed Legacy Ranch subdivision was heard, developer’s consultant Jason Rice of Territorial Landworks presented the […]
Stevi mayor’s veto stands – guns to be allowed in all town parks
By Michael Howell Following the passage of a new weapons ordinance in Stevensville that prohibited the carrying of guns in all Town Parks with the exception of River Park, […]
MDT invites public to discuss highway medians
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has announced a meeting in Hamilton on Wednesday, June 26 to take public comment on a proposal to concrete the island medians on […]
Elsie Marie Martinson
The family of Elsie Martinson requests you to join them for a Memorial Service in memory of their mother, grandmother, and sister Elsie Marie Martinson (Nov. 11, 1927 – […]
Commissioners delve into Legacy Ranch subdivision proposal
By Michael Howell At back to back meetings on Monday, June 3, one held at the County Commissioners meeting room in Hamilton and the next held that evening at […]