Students in Alyce Leonardi’s business class at Corvallis High School got a little extra help in their training this year through the involvement of the Ravalli County Economic Development Agency. […]
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Commissioners aim to adopt Natural Resource Policy
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners have decided to expand their efforts at coordination with state and federal agencies beyond elk management and predator control to the management of […]
Commissioner quits
Commissioner Matt Kanenwisher submitted a handwritten letter of resignation last week stating in one sentence that he was resigning his position effective immediately. The resignation was submitted on May 29 […]
Stevi streetscape project kicks off
Construction on the half million dollar Streetscape Project in downtown Stevensville is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 6. A groundbreaking ceremony was held last Friday. The majority of the […]
River land to be preserved
By Carlotta Grandstaff Compared to what was to come, the weather on the Thursday before the Memorial Day weekend weather was mildly inclement: light sprinkles, intermittent sun, jackets on, […]
Hamilton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan ready for review
By Michael Howell An initial draft of the proposed Hamilton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan is now available for public review and comment. The company hired by the city to help […]
Retired teachers carry on with commitment to helping kids learn
By Jean Schurman It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child. In Florence, a community is making the difference to about 20 students each year. The […]
Commissioner cleared of wrongdoing
By Michael Howell Following a month long investigation by the County Attorney’s Office, Commissioner J.R. Iman was cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to some actions, the legality of which […]
Stevi (finally) acquires well field property
By Michael Howell After years of wrangling and a lengthy effort at developing an alternative site, the Town of Stevensville finally acquired the well field property that was promised […]
Potential commissioner replacements lined up
Ravalli County Commissioner Matt Kanenwisher announced last month that he would be turning in his resignation at the end of May or early June. He announced his intention early so […]
New preliminary floodplain maps issued
By Michael Howell As part of a national effort to modernize floodplain maps, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Ravalli County […]
Corvallis plans big Memorial Day celebration
Corvallis American Legion Post #91 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host the 92nd annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012. This year the parade […]
Purdys win national volunteer award
Retirees Craig and Marjorie Purdy from Stevensville have been named BLM National Volunteer Award winners for 2012. They will be honored at a ceremony on May 24 in Washington […]
Stevensville youth honored for volunteerism
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honored Montana’s top two youth volunteers of 2012 on Sunday during its 17th annual State Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Emily Jones, 13, of […]
RML scientists research tick-borne diseases in West Africa
By Carlotta Grandstaff As a young man, Dr. Tom Schwan spent two years in Kenya, serving in the Peace Corps. Like many travelers and expatriates who live and work […]
Fire danger extremely high for time of year
With near record temperatures in the Bitterroot Valley this past week, local, state and federal fire managers are cautioning local residents to use extreme care when building campfires on […]
Hamilton to ban cell phone use while driving
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council passed an ordinance on first reading May 15 that would prohibit the use of hand held electronic communication devices while operating a motor […]
Stevensville school hires interim superintendent
By Michael Howell Dissatisfied with the three applicants vying for the job of superintendent, the Stevensville School Board interviewed a fourth candidate and hired him as an interim replacement on […]
Stevi’s coach Chambers will stay
By Michael Howell Stevensville’s head basketball coach Keith Chambers was re-hired last week following a closed portion of the meeting in which the Board of Trustees considered a complaint lodged […]
Work continues on local veterans monument; more names needed
Construction continues on the Veterans Monument in Hamilton, a monument for veterans and veterans’ families. A project of Vietnam Veterans of America Bitterroot Chapter 938, the monument is located in […]