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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 […]
Eagle Scout project helps foster children
By Michael Howell Qualifying to be an Eagle Scout is the highest honor achievable for a Boy Scout and usually involves completing a community service project of some sort. […]
Stevensville school renovations complete
The Stevensville School District celebrated the completion of a huge building project with an open house showing off the new music, choir and kitchen and lunchroom facilities which topped […]
Commissioners support grant application for rail line improvements
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners last Thursday gave the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) authorization to spend up to $5,000 on work related to a pre-application […]
County considers digital pagers for fire and emergency services
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners agreed last week to spend an initial $5,000 towards researching the viability and feasibility of switching to a digital paging system for […]
Stevensville Council concerned about revenues
By Michael Howell The new treasurer for Stevensville will find a little more on her plate than she bargained for perhaps, as the mayor and council were apparently unaware […]
Case against county back in court
By Michael Howell District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton, on February 8, issued an order vacating his earlier dismissal of a lawsuit against the county over a decision to make […]
Hamilton Council looks at potential road improvements
By Michael Howell At its February 7 meeting the Hamilton City Council heard lengthy reports from WGM Group about potential road improvements along New York Avenue and 10th Street […]
New chocolate maker in the valley
By Michael Howell Inspired by her own love for chocolate and a predilection for keeping things simple and pure, Jennifer Wicks began experimenting with the art of chocolate making […]
Florence blasts Loyola
Florence 68, Loyola 55 Florence took an early lead and was never challenged in the 6B match up Tuesday night in Florence. Aaron Ward had a stellar night, scoring 26 […]
Commissioners approve letter of interest for Title X funds
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners on Monday, February 6, approved sending a letter to the state Department of Public Health and Human Services stating an interest in administering […]
County draft predator control policy undergoing changes
By Michael Howell The county’s draft Predator Control Policy is undergoing some changes since the input given last week by members of the Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association, […]