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Masons recognize First Responders

February 18, 2025 by Editor

by John Dowd Last Friday, the Masonic Brothers of Ionic Lodge #38 held their annual First Responder recognition awards at Hamilton City Hall. Dutch Brewer, Masonic Lodge Past Master, spoke […]

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Big Sky Mudflaps celebrate 50 years

February 12, 2025 by Editor

by Gretchen Langton Potlucks for Purpose, at the Rocky Mountain Grange (RMG#116) in Hamilton, is finishing its fourth season with a bang on Valentine’s Day, February 14 with a special […]

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Great Pyrenees Rescue Montana

February 12, 2025 by Editor

by John Dowd For some people, dogs are just a way of life. Tim Cavey, a volunteer with the local nonprofit, Great Pyrenees Rescue Montana, is one of these people. […]

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Ravalli County Museum to offer Vietnam war exhibit from local perspective

February 12, 2025 by Editor

by John Dowd Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton.  For two years in the making, the Ravalli County Museum has been preparing for a special 50 year commemoration of the end […]

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We the People Tatoo adds local color to Stevensville

February 12, 2025 by Editor

by Kristin Kruse Tattooing has been practiced around the world for thousands of years and is considered to be one of the oldest forms of art dating back to 3370 […]

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Fish & Wildlife scholarships awarded

February 12, 2025 by Editor

by John Dowd On Monday, January 27, the Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association (RCFWA) presented scholarships to two former Florence students, Sam Prescott and Tyler Brett.  Each applicant was […]

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New Darby Music Fest joins rodeo

February 5, 2025 by Editor

by John Dowd On June 6, the Yellowstone Darby Xtreme Bareback Rodeo will be rolling out a new partner event to kick off the weekend. The Darby Music Fest will […]

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County holds first hearing on proposed septage treatment and compost facility

February 5, 2025 by Editor

by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners received an initial report and held its first public hearing on a proposed septage treatment and compost facility at the end […]

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Ravalli Street to see improvements soon

February 5, 2025 by Editor

by Nathan Boddy Fifteen years ago the City of Hamilton engaged in a joint Transportation Plan alongside Ravalli County, which was aimed at determining how transportation systems could appropriately manage […]

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Stevensville Hall of Famers inducted

February 5, 2025 by Editor

The Stevensville Yellowjacket Hall of Fame held their 2024-2025 Induction and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, February 1 at the St. Mary’s Family Center. There was also a live auction and […]

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Essen says eighth book is his best yet

February 5, 2025 by Editor

Multi-award-winning Montana author Marty Essen has just published his eighth and most mass appeal book to date, “The Silver Squad: Rebels With Wrinkles.” Local author Marty Essen of Victor has […]

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‘Spamalot’ next up for Hamilton Players

February 5, 2025 by Editor

by Nathan Boddy Jennifer Floch and Stephen Tucker channeling the cast’s good energy prior to a Sunday rehearsal. Photo by Tucker Boddy (who plays the role of Prince Herbert.) Russ […]

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D Lazy S Meadows subdivision advances

February 5, 2025 by Editor

by Nathan Boddy The D Lazy S Meadows subdivision took a large step forward on Tuesday, January 21 as the Hamilton City Council approved the annexation and zoning request made […]

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Commissioners approve Open Land funds for Groff Park

February 5, 2025 by Editor

by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners last week approved the use of Open Land Bond funds in the purchase of 21 acres of land near Victor for the purpose of […]

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Ambrose Creek Towing has your back

February 5, 2025 by Editor

by John Dowd Calling a tow truck is the last thing most people think about until they need one. Justin Lattin is the owner, manager and dispatcher for Ambrose Creek […]

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Hamilton School District looks to run bond survey

February 5, 2025 by Editor

by Nathan Boddy Following the successful ballot measure last fall which gave Hamilton School District 3 the freedom to sell the 100 year old middle school on South 5th Street, […]

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Hamilton picks new school superintendent

January 21, 2025 by Editor

by Nathan Boddy It was a busy week for the Hamilton School District 3 trustees as they moved into the final selection phase of a new district superintendent. The board […]

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Jason Ellsworth, Hamilton senator, in the hot seat

January 21, 2025 by Editor

by Micah Drew and Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan The former Republican state Senate president denied Friday any wrongdoing in connection with a $170,000 no-bid contract he signed in his final […]

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Florence outdoor ice rink – a hidden gem 

January 21, 2025 by Editor

by Kristin Kruse In the heart of the unincorporated town of Florence, there is a hidden treasure that people may not be aware of. The Florence Outdoor Ice Rink was […]

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Tin Cup Creek a restoration success story

January 21, 2025 by Editor

by Michael Howell There was a time when Tin Cup Creek would run dry in late summer. That time has passed. Thanks to a cooperative agreement between the Tin Cup […]

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