The Stevensville Police Department held “Shop With a Cop” on December 10th. A total of 10 kids got to ride to Missoula in police cars, shop at Walmart for their […]
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‘Black Tie’ gala to benefit Stevensville FFA
The character-building and leadership skills that make up the core of the FFA program help young people develop into engaged community members that make a positive contribution to their communities […]
County commissioners consider public nuisance petition
The Ravalli County Commissioners held a public meeting on December 5th to take public comment on the Grantsdale Public Nuisance Petition, a petition alleging a public nuisance created by barking […]
Former clerk appointed to Stevi town council
At a special meeting on November 22, the Stevensville Town Council appointed Nancy Lowell to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Marilyn Wolff, whose letter of resignation was […]
Trustee position on North Valley Library board
The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees currently has a vacancy created by the resignation of Leon Theroux. Trustees are responsible for setting policies for the Library, setting the […]
Forest Service issues decision on Eastside Project
The Bitterroot National Forest, in partnership with the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), has issued a decision on the Eastside Forest and Habitat Improvement Project on the Stevensville and […]
DOJ Alert: Hoax active shooter calls being made across Montana
HELENA – Law enforcement have responded today to hoax calls about an active shooter in multiple parts of the state. There has been no evidence of an active shooter and […]
Next generation takes over at Chamber of Commerce
by Nathan Boddy As a young graphic designer for the Ravalli Republic, Jodi Mitchell had not expected her professional interests to take the turn they did. As luck would have […]
Supreme Court hears initial arguments in Robbins Gulch access case
The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday, November 30 from opposing attorneys in a case brought by some Ravalli County property owners against the Bitterroot National Forest […]
Music provides a lifetime of benefit
by Nathan Boddy Jenn Adams has enjoyed a lifetime of music. The owner of Rooted Music in Hamilton began playing guitar at the age of six and followed her musical […]
Ag research center halfway to fundraising goal
Western Agricultural Research Center (WARC) is in the final stages of fundraising to build a new office, laboratory and education facility to replace the current buildings that are outdated, unsafe, […]
Florence mother, daughter find success in MSU machine tech program
By Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service Malena Ketelhut remembers the exact moment when, as a child, she decided on the career path that would one day bring her to Gallatin College […]
Class A Football All State and All Conference selections
by Scott Sacry The Western A Football All Conference and All State teams have been announced with players from Hamilton, Corvallis and Stevensville making the teams. Hamilton made it to […]
Immersed in agriculture
Jay Meyer’s family moved to their Burnt Fork ranch east of Stevensville when they were displaced by Canyon Ferry Reservoir in the 1950s. Jay attended Stevensville School from the 4th […]
North Valley Library to host screening of new documentary on contributions of Montana women
The North Valley Public Library (NVPL) will host the Bitterroot’s first public screening of the new documentary film “The Story of Us: The Women Who Shaped Montana.” Two screenings of […]
Victor Heritage Museum to once again hold locally famous chocolate tasting
If you enjoy homemade sweets and bidding on interesting items, you shouldn’t miss the 24th annual Chocolate Tasting & Silent Auction on Monday, December 5th at the Victor Heritage Museum. […]
The Hops now open in Victor
by Nathan Boddy Renee and Paul Rakitin hope that their recently opened taphouse, The Hops, will become as much a gathering place as was the Longbranch Saloon which stood on […]
Donations needed to help stamp out food insecurity
Food insecurity is an ongoing problem that has been exacerbated in recent months by the high cost of gas and other household items. Making sure that children in the Stevensville […]
FWP considering management plan for Fish Creek watershed
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is building on previous planning efforts to create an updated, comprehensive roadmap for managing recreational use in the Fish Creek Watershed. The Fish Creek area […]
Hamilton council rejects rezoning request amidst public outcry
by Nathan Boddy On Tuesday, November 15th, the Hamilton City Council voted unanimously to reject a rezoning request made by Pigman Builders for a parcel located at 501 North […]