The Ravalli County Fair is this week and with the Fair comes the Northern Rodeo Association (NRA) rodeo. The rodeo will be Friday night and Saturday night. Thursday night will […]
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Couple helps public keep an eye on local government
By Michael Howell Keeping an eye on local government activities can be difficult for the average working person. Maggie Wright and Lee Tickell, of Hamilton, have a vision of […]
Nurses plan to picket Marcus Daly Hospital
By Michael Howell Fifty Registered Nurses (RNs) have planned an informational picket at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital today, Wednesday, August 24. The RNs, all members of the Montana Nurses […]
Amended subdivision regulations get legal review
In 2008, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) directed the Planning Department to substantively update the County’s existing subdivision regulations. The Planning Department released an initial draft on June […]
Commissioners move towards predator control policy
At a meeting last Friday, August 19, the Ravalli County Commissioners met to follow up on a previous meeting at which many citizens leveled complaints about the negative economic, […]
Stevensville to celebrate 170 years
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 […]
Nellie Moran awarded P.E.O. scholarship Nellie Moran, the daughter of Dr. Michael and Mrs. Terry Moran was recently presented with $2,500 scholarship. She is attending Pacific Lutheran University and studying […]
Commissioners hear public’s concerns about wolves
By Michael Howell John Pearson was on the county commissioners’ agenda last week to discuss wolves. Pearson couldn’t make it to the meeting but over 40 other people showed up […]
Wolf delisting appealed
By Michael Howell Three environmental organizations have filed an appeal of U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy’s most recent ruling that upheld removal of the Northern Rocky Mountain Gray […]
Bitter Root Water Forum celebrates river
By Michael Howell It was a day of fun and learning at River Park last Saturday as the Bitter Root Water Forum held its first annual Riverfest celebration. BRWF is […]
Bitter Root Water Forum celebrates river
By Michael Howell It was a day of fun and learning at River Park last Saturday as the Bitter Root Water Forum held its first annual Riverfest celebration. BRWF is […]
Stevi school superintendent apologizes to town council
By Michael Howell Stevensville School Superintendent Kent Kultgen, delivered an apology to the Stevensville Town Council at its August 8 meeting for not contacting the town about the school’s […]
Turn and burn, 4D barrel racing comes to the valley
Roni Anderson of Stevensville comes around the third barrel at the 4D Barrel Race in Hamilton on Saturday. Jean Schurman photo Mesa Strain of Hamilton makes a clean ride around […]
RCEDA micro-loan program helps start another business
By Michael Howell On Monday, August 8 at the county commissioner’s office, officials from Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) presented a check for $10,000 to Eileen and Dave Roiter […]
Commissioners accept federal funds for family planning
Will look for alternative funding for the program next year By Michael Howell In a stuffy and overcrowded administration meeting room on August 4, the Ravalli County Commissioners heard […]
School building dedicated in Stevi
By Michael Howell The Stevensville community turned out on a beautiful, clear August morning last week to dedicate the new building that will house the 4th to 8th grade […]
Top AIDS researcher to speak
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., who has been closely involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS since the first cases were recognized, will reflect on his experiences as a physician, leading HIV/AIDS […]
Food Bank Network to distribute food in Hamilton
Montana Food Bank Network will be holding a Mobile Food Pantry at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds on August 5, 2011 from 11:00am- 2:00pm. This distribution is in cooperation with the […]
Donations sought for wounded warriors
An effort begun a few years ago in Prescott, Arizona, to raise money and awareness to help meet the needs of injured veterans returning from the armed forces, is […]
County Commission stops live streaming and videotaping of meetings for now
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners are considering establishing a policy governing the video and audio recording of commission meetings and decided to stop live streaming meetings or even videotaping […]