By Michael Howell At its meeting on April 17, the Hamilton City Council, following a public hearing on the matter, approved a Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP) grant application for […]
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Corvallis Blue Devils surprise Belgrade
The Corvallis Blue Devils topped Belgrade, who finished third in the state last year, 9-6, in non conference action on Saturday. Ashley Johnson had two RBIs and was 3-for-3 at […]
Mission images exhibited at Smithsonian
Two images from St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville have been selected for inclusion in an exhibition entitled “Stories of Encounter” at the National Museum of the American Indian at the […]
Commissioner Kanenwisher to resign at end of June
By Michael Howell Matt Kanenwisher, Chairman of the Ravalli County Board of Commissioners, announced at a Republican Party Central Committee meeting last week his intention to submit his resignation around […]
Metcalf Refuge issues draft management plan
By Michael Howell The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan that would guide management activities on the refuge for the next 15 years. […]
Hamilton City Council approves new ward boundaries
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council approved on first reading on Tuesday, April 3, an ordinance redistricting ward boundaries. The map, it seems, was not exactly correct, but […]
Stevi moves to Phase II of sewer improvements
By Michael Howell Phase I of the Stevensville Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project is coming to a close with just a smidgen of funds left in engineering and administration […]
‘Flat Stanley’ visits Bitterroot Star
Flat Stanley made a trip to the Bitterroot Star on Monday afternoon. Debra Downing of Stevensville brought the ‘youngster’ to the Star. Flat Stanley was sent to Downing by Devon […]
Daly Hospital at forefront on electronic records
By Michael Howell Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital has received what hospital staff sees as a very prestigious award from the Healthcare Information Management System Society (HIMSS) for the high […]
Bitterroot rail spur will run for another year
By Michael Howell Following a meeting with Montana Rail Link President Tom Walsh, a deal was finally struck between MRL and Ravalli County that will keep the railroad operating […]
Lone Rock hosts bluegrass fest
By Jean Schurman This Saturday, April 14, there will be lots of toes tapping, strings plucked and most of all, a lot of grinning going on at the Lone […]
Historic St. Mary’s Mission celebrates season opening
By Michael Howell The Historic St. Mary’s Mission and Museum is holding an Opening Day Celebration at the Mission grounds and visitor center on Tuesday, April 17. The activities begin […]
Stevi gets Graduation Matters grant
State Superintendent Denise Juneau announced the award of 21 grants to 22 Montana schools to increase the number of Montana students who graduate from high school prepared for college and […]
Lifeline Dairy barn destroyed by fire
When the large red barn at Lifeline Dairy burned to the ground last Friday evening around 10:30 pm the flames could be seen for miles around. Jennifer Holmes was […]
DINO (Democrat In Name Only) candidates?
By Michael Howell Democratic Central Committee members are questioning the motivation of several people who filed for Democratic Precinct Captain positions on the last day of election registration. They […]
Railroad deal still in the works
By Michael Howell The effort by local government bodies to shore up a deal between several Ravalli County shippers and Montana Rail Link (MRL) to keep the rail line […]
‘The perfect storm’ for elk decline in HD 250
By Michael Howell On a visit to the Bitterroot Valley last week, Dr. Robert Ream, Chairman of the state Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission, came prepared with a power […]
Floodplain administrator lands job as road department administrator
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Floodplain Administrator Eric Anderson has accepted a job as Ravalli County Road and Bridge Department Administrator. Anderson was hired the day after the commissioners […]
‘The Brewmeister is in’
New brewery opens nears Stevensville By Michael Howell It’s been a long time coming, but the taps are finally flowing at Wildwood Brewery. Not only is the beer organic, […]
Planning Board hears about Agenda 21
Board member resigns By Michael Howell With no subdivisions to deal with, Wednesday’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Ravalli County Planning Board was set to hear a presentation from Commissioner […]