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Dust abatement program available
The Board of County Commissioners for Ravalli County has again approved a Dust Abatement Program for county residents living on county roadways, and for those on privately-operated roadways that occur […]
Local printing businesses merge
It’s a deal. Brian and Michelle Mendenall, owners of Allegra in Hamilton, have purchased Meyer Signs. The merger brings all services under one roof at the Allegra facility located at […]
‘Bitterroot to Bakken’ bus now running
R’n’R Stagelines, Inc., the Bitterroot company that formed to provide transportation for workers from Western Montana to the Bakken oilfields of North Dakota, is now in service. Areas surrounding Missoula, […]
Fourth Grade Farm Fair – Fun for all!
Fourth graders converged on the Fairgrounds on Friday for the Fourth Grade Farm Fair. Jay Meyer of Stevensville originated the farm fair in his classroom in Stevensville many years ago. […]
Replacement sought for Commissioner Kanenwisher
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Republican Central Committee Executive Board has come up with a process for individuals wishing to be considered for replacing Matt Kanenwisher as County Commissioner […]
Event to celebrate county namesake
St. Mary’s Mission will hold a celebration to commemorate the 200th birthday of Father Anthony Ravalli, for whom Ravalli County is named. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of […]
Base rates for Stevi water not going down yet
Base rates for water in Stevensville were supposed to go down last fall, but the installation of the water metering system required so that users could be charged for the […]
Commissioners support proposed changes in lion hunting regs
By Michael Howell While a meeting in Ravalli County about wolves might draw 75 to 100 people, the room was virtually empty last Thursday when the County Commissioners discussed mountain […]
Stevi Main Street Assn. hosts community building workshops
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Main Street Association was instrumental in landing a $7,500 “capacity building grant” that the organization used to improve communications between their organization and other organizations […]
FWP seeks comment on proposed Travelers’ Rest State Park development
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking comment on a proposal to acquire nearly 24 acres of land, including a building that houses a visitor center, museum and artifacts […]
Whooping cough hits the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell The number of cases of pertussis, commonly called whooping cough, is growing at an alarming rate in the Bitterroot, according to Public Health Nurse Judy Griffin. As […]
Former Road Supervisor exhausts grievance procedure
By Michael Howell At a meeting on Monday, April 23, the Ravalli County Commissioners denied a Stage 3 grievance request from former County Road and Bridge Department Supervisor David Ohnstad, […]
Sharing the wild delicate seconds
Reading “Wild Delicate Seconds, 29 Wildlife Encounters, ” a recent book by one-time Bitterroot resident Charles Finn, is a little like flipping through someone’s family photo album as they recount […]
Corvallis hosts Sapphire Twilight Meet
Corvallis played host to four other schools on Friday night for a twilight meet. The events began in the daylight but ended under the lights. It was a unique […]
McKay at helm of Florence softball
Joe McKay First year head coach Joe McKay is no stranger to Florence softball. He began as an assistant coach in 1998 under coach Mike “Otto” Thill. The two led […]
Baby owl survives fire, owl family picks busy spot for nest
A family of owls, living just north of Victor, suffered a recent tragedy when one of the young died of smoke inhalation. A second baby from the nest did […]
MRL pitches in on grant effort
By Michael Howell Following the successful effort of Bitterroot Valley shippers, working in cooperation with Ravalli County Economic Development Authority and local government, to keep the Bitterroot rail line open […]
County amends subdivision regulations
By Michael Howell A revised set of subdivision regulations was adopted by the County Commissioners last week and will become effective on May 14, 2012. County Attorney Bill Fulbright submitted […]
Changes proposed for planning board bylaws
By Michael Howell After reviewing the proposed changes to the Planning Board Bylaws made by the Planning Board itself, the County Commissioners made some recommendations of their own and bounced […]