By Michael Howell Just two out of 23 businesses tested in the valley failed in the latest round of alcohol compliance checks conducted by the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Maclay still hoping to build Bitterroot Resort
Despite the fact that his 3,000-acre family ranch near Florence was recently sold at a Sheriff’s auction, Tom Maclay told members of the Hamilton Rotary Club last week that […]
County adopts large predator policy
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners adopted a large predator policy on Monday, March 5, as a guide in coordinating with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, […]
Study analyzes Forest Service contribution to local economy
By Michael Howell The U.S. Forest Service has released a report examining the contribution of the Bitterroot National Forest to the valley’s economy. The author of the report, Krista […]
Fairground parking expansion approved
By Michael Howell On Monday, March 4, the County Commissioners approved a plan to add an additional 156 paved parking spaces at the Fairgrounds. The additional parking was needed […]
Stevensville heads to state
(web only story) The Stevensville Yellowjackets jumped out to an early lead in Monday night’s Southwest A challenge game. They were up by as many as nine points before Corvallis […]
Habitat for Humanity opens up shop
By Michael Howell Habitat for Humanity celebrated the opening of its new Re-Sale Store and office last week. The new Re-Sale Store, located at 130 Old Corvallis Road across […]
Stevensville adopts five-year plan for airport
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council, at its February 23 meeting, heard a presentation by Shawn Shea, of Morrison Maierle, Inc., laying out the five-year plan for capital […]
Stevi adopts five-year plan for airport
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council, at its February 23 meeting, heard a presentation by Shawn Shea, of Morrison Maierle, Inc., laying out the five-year plan for capital […]
Hamilton hires police officer
By Michael Howell At its meeting on February 21, the Hamilton City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Norman Williams as Probationary Police Officer. Police Chief Ryan Oster told […]
Forest Service already coordinating
By Michael Howell As part of the Bitterroot National Forest’s regular practice of updating the Board of County Commissioners on its plans and projects and accomplishments, BNF Supervisor Julie […]
Studying the wolverine way
Bitterrooters will never have a better chance to learn something about one of the most elusive and, because of that, one of the most misunderstood creatures to prowl the […]
Lone Rock School District burns one bond, hopes to pass another
By Michael Howell A “bond burning” ceremony was held on the lawn of Lone Rock School last Friday evening to celebrate the retirement of a 20-year bond that went […]
MDMH home health agency ranked top in the state
By Michael Howell Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital’s Home Health service recently showed up at the top of the list out of 30 agencies in Montana in a national ranking […]
Commissioners adopt new fiscal policy
By Michael Howell On Thursday, February 9, the Ravalli County Commissioners adopted new Fiscal Policies. The county already maintains separate Investment and Capitalization policies. Aside from those separate policies […]
Judge: too late to void illegal decision by commissioners
District Court Judge James Haynes issued an order on February 9, in part denying and in part granting a motion to dismiss the case filed against the County Commissioners […]
Stevi clerk/treasurer terminated
By Michael Howell Stevensville Town Clerk Sue Gibson was fired by Mayor Gene Mim Mack last Monday, February 13, and the termination of her employment was consented to by […]
No extension of wolf hunt in the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell A proposal to extend the wolf hunting season in the West Fork of the Bitterroot in Wolf Management Unit (WMU) 250 was shot down by the […]
Stevi School Board considers re-structuring grade spans
By Michael Howell Faced with another budget shortfall in the coming year, the Stevensville School District Board of Trustees is considering a plan, submitted by Superintendent Kent Kultgen, to […]
Stevi Police Chief lobbies for child abuse/crime prevention programs
Is there an effective way to prevent child abuse and neglect that affects as many as 25 Montana children on average every week? Stevensville Police Chief James Marble thinks […]