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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 […]
Hamilton seeks funding for pathway along Fairgrounds Road
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 […]
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 […]