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Backus, who retired on June 10, had the same eye for children and their pets, politicians and their people, and the ephemeral public displays that make small-town America such a

The gate that blocked Hughes Creek Road in Ravalli County is now down. In its place sits a disabled excavator.

By Perry Backus Click here for updates on this story    RAVALLI COUNTY, Montana (Ravalli Republic) -- A Victor teenager was killed

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On Friday, community members will gather along Highway 93 to remember Christine Howe and others who have been impacted by the dangerous stretch of road between Florence and Lolo.

PERRY BACKUS On Friday, community members will gather along U.S. Highway 93 to remember Christine Howe and others who have been impacted by the dangerous stretch of road between Florence and Lolo. Howe and her two dogs were killed Friday in a four-car crash just north of Florence. The accident was a catalyst for a new grassroots group called Advocates for Change to Montana Highway 93 S. The group is hosting Friday evening’s vigil from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to bring awareness and garne...