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Stevensville looks for lead in service lines
by John Dowd In early November, Stevensville sent out “unknown service line material” notices to town residents. This was required by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Environmental […]
Trapping setbacks removed from some Ravalli County roads
by Michael Howell A last-minute amendment to wolf trapping regulations recently approved by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has removed set-back limits for setting traps on up to 16 […]
Local quilt club spreads comfort and joy
by Nathan Boddy The air was crisp and cold on Thursday, December 5th, but the 112 colorful quilts that Sue Freehand, Laurie Gipson and Cari Cloud wheeled into the Living […]
Hamilton residents offered water/sewer line insurance
by Nathan Boddy Residents of the City of Hamilton have had an opportunity presented to them through mailers and bills from the city. The supplemental insurance company, Service Lines Warranty […]
Eclectic Emporium great fit for historic building
by Kristin Kruse Most Stevensville residents are familiar with the historic IOOF Hall at 217 Main Street. Built in 1912, it has housed almost everything that you could imagine and […]
Dr. Anderson welcoming new patients in Stevensville
Bitterroot Health is proud to announce that Dr. Bjorn Anderson, a dedicated family medicine physician, is now accepting new patients at the Stevensville clinic. For individuals or families seeking a […]
Mitchell Slough fencing application withdrawn
by Michael Howell The Bitterroot Conservation District voted unanimously last week to accept the withdrawal of a 310 Application to install up to 16 fences across Mitchell Slough, a 16-mile-long […]
Local marksmanship club completes busy year
The Bitterroot Marksmanship Club (BMC), in collaboration with the Darby Public Schools, hosted their first air rifle marksmanship match on November 2, in the Darby High School main gymnasium. The […]
Public health dept, DUI Task Force, team up for safe driving promo
by Kristin Kruse With winter upon us and people getting ready to travel for the holidays it is a good time to brush up on some winter safety tips to […]
Art Show Series at Corwin Galleries
by Sarah Glass Art purveyors and patrons visited Corwin Galleries’ Autumn Glow Art Show in downtown Hamilton on Saturday evening, November 23rd. Visitors met with artists to enjoy refreshments and […]
Stevensville gets new full-fledged officer
Stevensville Police Chief John Boe has announced that Officer Christopher Pierce graduated from Law Enforcement Officer Basic #185 at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena on November 8. Officer […]
‘Cowboy Christmas’ in Stevensville
by John Dowd This Saturday, December 7, local Stevensville businesses will be holding their second annual Cowboy Christmas. Starting at 10 a.m. and running until 4 p.m., the celebration is […]
All-State, All-Conference football selections announced
by Scott Sacry The All-State and All-Conference teams were announced for football for Western A, which includes Corvallis, Hamilton and Stevensville. Corvallis had a 5-4 record this year and made […]
All-State, All-Conference volleyball selections announced
by Scott Sacry The Southwest A All-State and All-Conference teams have been announced for volleyball. Corvallis, Hamilton and Stevensville are in the Southwest A. For Hamilton, junior Aurie Duncan was […]
SAFE shelter expansion project becomes reality
by John Dowd After over a year of waiting, the Supporters of Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) held their open house and ribbon cutting last Friday. The $2 million building expansion […]
Corvallis weightlifter is a champion
by Scott Sacry In 2017, Donna Weidow of Corvallis knew she needed a change. She felt unhealthy, she wanted to lose weight, she was tired all the time, she wanted […]
Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard plans for future
by Michael Howell The new managers of Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard northeast of Corvallis, Kendall and Ryan Mouw, have a lot of plans for the future. But, according to Kendall, […]
Victor museum to hold popular Chocolate Tasting fundraiser
by John Dowd The Victor Heritage Museum, located at the corner of Main and Blake in Victor, has been a staple in the Victor community for over 35 years. According […]
Hamilton council updated on Rocky Mountain Lab activities
by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton City Council heard an update on activities at the Rocky Mountain Laboratory during its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19. Dr. Marshall Bloom, Associate Director […]
Making holiday donations count
by Sarah Glass The holiday season means family, festivities, and charity drives. Charitable nonprofits are viewed as the vehicles through which society can elevate the status quo and achieve “public […]
Stevensville bareback bronc rider off to ninth national finals
Richmond Champion’s sigh of relief could probably be heard down the Bitterroot Valley. After a year of rodeo and countless battles with bucking horses that outweigh him by hundreds of […]
Mitchell Slough ‘floating island’ permit denied, fencing permit still pending
by Michael Howell The Bitterroot Conservation District (BCD) last week denied the application made by Bitterroot Springs Ranch owner Ken Siebel to install up to a dozen floating islands made […]
Partners in Home Care opens Hamilton office
by John Dowd Partners in Home Care is a nonprofit home hospice service that has been around since 1987, and has always remained locally owned. They care for over 1,400 […]
Stevensville council addresses parking, traffic issues
by John Dowd During last week’s Stevensville Town Council meeting, a situation regarding parking in front of a local coffee shop was the main topic of discussion. Within the last […]
Ellison Ranch conservation easement adds protection to Burnt Fork area
The Ellison family of Stevensville has pursued the protection of their family ranch through a conservation easement in partnership with the Bitter Root Land Trust, honoring a legacy in Bitterroot […]