By Jean Schurman The 1st Annual Farmfest will be held September 23-25 in the Bitterroot. Jointly sponsored by the Bitterroot Valley Chamber, the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, and The Daly Mansion, […]
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Stevi Council to appoint new mayor
By Michael Howell In the wake of Stevensville Mayor Lew Barnett’s recent resignation, the Stevensville Town Council began defining the process by which a new mayor would be appointed. At […]
‘Nothing better anywhere else’ – Stevensville to celebrate roots
“Everyone thought we would be able to find nothing better anywhere else.” Journal of Father Nicolas Point, September 24, 1841 Each community across the nation is proud of its […]
County adopts FY 2012 budget
By Michael Howell On Thursday, September 15, the Ravalli County Commissioners unanimously adopted a $34.87 million budget for FY 2012 that includes a reduction in force (RIF) of at […]
Citizens rally against job cuts
By Michael Howell Last Tuesday close to fifty people gathered on the County Administration Building lawn in Hamilton to hold a Save-Our-Workers Rally. The rally was scheduled to protest the […]
Commissioners approve airport grant application
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners approved a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for $40,000 to produce an amended version of the Environmental Analysis (EA) for Airport […]
Justices take staff cuts to court
Preliminary injunction granted By Michael Howell Ravalli County Justices of the Peace Jim Bailey and Robin Clute have taken their case to District Court for the necessity of retaining two […]
Public health nurse position cut
By Michael Howell Public Health Nurse Judy Griffin made a last minute appeal to the County Commissioners on Wednesday, September 14, to try and salvage the Registered Nurse (RN) […]
Plea made for Animal Control officer position
By Michael Howell At a meeting to consider adoption of the FY 2012 Budget, Peg Platt of the Animal Control Board made a plea to the County Commissioners to […]
County rescinds BREDD decision
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners made an about face last week concerning their decision the previous week to withdraw from the Bitter Root Economic Development District (BREDD), the […]
Stevi Council to appoint new mayor
By Michael Howell In the wake of Stevensville Mayor Lew Barnett’s recent resignation, the Stevensville Town Council began defining the process by which a new mayor would be appointed. […]
Making preparations… Red River cart to be featured at Founders’ Day
On a cool autumn day in 1841, a small band of travelers made their way along an ancient Indian trail through a valley, now known as the Bitterroot, in the […]
Discovery Care Centre receives recognition for Healthcare Excellence
Discovery Care Centre has received a Certificate of Healthcare Excellence from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in recognition of creating a tobacco free medical campus. […]
Forest seeks public comment on project The Bitterroot National Forest has released its Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Three Saddle Vegetation Management Project and is inviting the public to […]
Hamilton adopts budget
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council adopted an $8 million budget for FY 2012 at its September 6 meeting. The budget is based upon a 146.4553 mill tax […]
County sign ordinance under review
By Michael Howell In a flurry of housekeeping the Ravalli County Commissioners repealed a passel of old ordinances last week. Copies of the ordinances were not available at the […]
Smoky conditions to continue
As of Monday, September 12, the 41 Complex continues to burn in rugged terrain about 10 miles east of Hamilton. On Monday the fire had burned 8371 acres with […]
County aims to downsize
Twenty jobs on the chopping block By Michael Howell If the county commissioners stick to their proposed budget, close to twenty jobs will be eliminated in the coming fiscal […]
Judges resist cuts in staff
By Michael Howell Justice Court Judge Robin Clute told the County Commissioners that if they cut her staff by 33 and one third percent as they propose, “it is […]