Swine flu hits the Bitterroot

By Michael Howell

A growing number of swine flu cases have been confirmed in the Bitterroot Valley. Technically referred to as H1N1 flu, it is, according to Ravalli County Public Health Nurse Judy Griffin, the only type of flu currently affecting people in the valley. More...

Stirring the steaming cauldron of apple butter which was later put in jars and sold to the public was one of the premium jobs for volunteers at the 30th annual Apple Day in Hamilton. By all accounts, this year's event was the coldest ever, but that didn't stop the community from showing up to support the Ravalli County Museum and get a jump on holiday gift shopping. The apple signs pictured below were made by folk artist Cora Mae Bloom. Dried flower arrangements were offered by The Scented Garden and Greenhouse. Tamara Sylvester, an employee, grew the flowers used in the dried arrangements. Michael Howell photos.

Municipal elections by mail ballot only

By Michael Howell

The municipal elections for open positions in Hamilton, Darby, Pinesdale, and Stevensville are being conducted by mail ballot only. Ballots will be mailed to eligible registered voters today, October 14, 2009 and completed ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received (not just postmarked) by the County Election Administrator by 8 p.m. on November 3, 2009. More...

Lockdown at Stevi school

By Michael Howell

At about 9:15 a.m. last Friday morning the Stevensville School District went into lockdown. The lockdown was triggered when the school received a report that a man was walking north on Park Street in front of the school with a rifle slung across his back, according to Stevensville School Superintendent Kent Kultgen. More...

Rash of thefts escalates with home entry

By Michael Howell

Stevensville Police Chief James Marble told the Bitterroot Star that the rash of thefts recently plaguing the town had escalated recently when an occupied home was entered on the east side of town. More...

Commissioners establish Mitchell Portage Routes

By Michael Howell

The Ravalli County Commissioners, at a meeting on Thursday, October 8, adopted written findings concerning the most appropriate routes into Mitchell Slough at Tucker Headgate, Victor Crossing Road and Bell Crossing Road. More...

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