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 […]
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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 […]
Victor’s Ashley named Presidential Scholar
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has announced the selection of Douglas Ashley of Victor, who attends Victor High School, as a 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Ashley is one […]
Victor volunteer to deliver gifts to Uganda
Greg Reinhardt of Victor will soon experience the joy of Christmas all over again when he delivers gift-filled shoe boxes to needy children in Uganda. Reinhardt will travel to Africa […]
Lake Como boat launch remains closed
The nice weather has many people beginning to think about boating on Lake Como. The Bitterroot National Forest has received numerous calls from the public asking about water levels […]
Victor Rural Volunteer Fire District receives ReadyMontana Award
Lt. Governor John Bohlinger presented the Victor Volunteer Fire Department with a ReadyMontana Award for outstanding community volunteerism in protecting the Victor community from fire. The award was presented at […]
Passing on the wilderness heritage
Youth packing classes held at Lake Como By Jean Schurman The Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsemen held a packing ‘fair’ on Saturday at the Lake Como horse campground. Volunteers from […]
Habitat for Humanity buys property in Stevensville
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Habitat for Humanity has acquired a piece of property in the 100 block of Mission Street in Stevensville and plans to build its sixth home […]
Lawsuit dropped – county pays
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners agreed last week to pay $16,327.50 in attorney fees to Justices of the Peace Jim Bailey and Robin Clute who agreed, in return, […]
Fees go up at County Detention Center
By Michael Howell They say crime doesn’t pay. If that’s true, then it’s going to pay even less in Ravalli County as the cost of doing business is going up. […]
Commissioners fund dust abatement program
Last Tuesday, May 8, the County Commissioners voted 4 to 0 to fund the county’s Dust Abatement Program with $35,000 from the Secure Rural Schools funds. The county uses magnesium […]