Judge weighs stream-access arguments Jul 26, 2008
VIRGINIA CITY (AP) - A state judge in Virginia City is weighing arguments in a case over access to Montana streams for fishing or other recreation. District Judge Loren Tucker heard from lawyers on both sides Friday in a case the Public Lands Access Association filed against Madison County. (Missoulian, MT)
Neighbors briefs Jul 18, 2008
The stagecoach from Virginia City will be arriving at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Road agents and vigilantes may be arriving, as well. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Lawyer appointed to defend TB man (43) Jul 18, 2008
Shueneman is still being held at the Madison County jail in Virginia City on 25,000 bail. Dorseth was in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. (Montana Standard, MT)
Madison County employees miffed over proposed raises Jul 17, 2008
VIRGINIA CITY Madison County employees lashed out at county commissioners this week at a proposal to give some employees half as big of a raise as elected officials. County commissioners recently voted to approve 14 percent raises for elected officials while giving most county employees a 7. (Montana Standard, MT)
Twin Bridges man shot (94) Jul 16, 2008
Madison County Deputy Sheriff Carmin Hill repeats instructions from a judge Tuesday afternoon to Richard Shueneman, 64, in Virginia City justice court ... VIRGINIA CITY A 64-year-old Twin Bridges man accused of shooting a man in the face early Tuesday made an initial appearance in Madison County justice court. (Montana Standard, MT)
A very festive Fourth Jul 4, 2008
Celebrating 100 years of Celtic culture, the Miles City Caledonian Society presents a free performance of the Caledonian Dance Tour at 7 p.m. in the Virginia City Community Center Montana Rose performs from 7 to 11 p.m. in Cameron, about 11 miles south of Ennis. FUNDRAISING DINNER The Harrison Volunteer Fire Department in Harrison hosts its annual July 4 prime rib dinner from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Card games will follow, with fireworks at dusk. (Montana Standard, MT)
Subdivision near Norris gets green light Jul 3, 2008
VIRGINIA CITY The Madison Valley Planning Board gave the go ahead for a controversial housing development near Norris that was rejected last year by county commissioners. Board members approved the Bradley Creek subdivision, a plan that calls for more than 100 homes on ranchland just south of Norris. (Montana Standard, MT)
New brochure promotes cultural heritage trail Jun 20, 2008
-- a Vigilante Trail from West Yellowstone looping from Virginia City through Whitehall and Sheridan. There is room to squeeze a few additional businesses in the upcoming directory, said Brown. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Historical Society offers scary train rides around city (23) Jun 19, 2008
She is the author of Spirit Tailings: Ghost Tales from Virginia City, Butte and Helena, and Beyond Spirit Tailings: Montana s Mysteries, Ghosts and Haunted Places, which are available at the Society s Museum Store. The second is Grave Excursions with Baumler providing tales at stops at Helena s five cemeteries. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
2 sides nearing consensus on stream access May 28, 2008
A hearing is set for June 16 in Virginia City, and a pretrial conference is set for Aug. 11. Lovell, who deposed Gibson and former PLAAI president Tony Schoonen, said the issue is becoming fairly narrow. (Montana Standard, MT)
New life in Garnet Ghost Town: Illustrator inks poster to benefit preservation of BLM site May 25, 2008
This was not Bannack or Virginia City, he said. This was the 1900s, when you had the university going and civilization out there. (Missoulian, MT)
Frontier Airlines makes Bozeman debut May 23, 2008
He grew up in Bozeman, where he learned to fly, and his family still lives in Virginia City, where they first planted a homestead in 1859. He then paid his way through college as a baggage handler for Delta Airlines at Gallatin Field. (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
Exclusive club for ultra rich is in turmoil Apr 14, 2008
VIRGINIA CITY - For the ultra-rich, the Yellowstone Club is a private retreat like no other ... Who gets control of the most valuable asset, the Yellowstone Club, could be decided in more humble environs: the 132-year-old courtroom of state District Judge Loren Tucker in Virginia City, population 130 ... The judge joked he d never seen so many suits in Virginia City, a former mining town that has refashioned itself as a living ghost town for tourists. (Missoulian, MT)
Turmoil Hits Mont. Club For Ultra Rich Apr 14, 2008
Who gets control of the most valuable asset, the Yellowstone Club, could be decided in more humble environs: the 132-year-old courtroom of state District Judge Loren Tucker in Virginia City, population 130 ... The judge joked he'd never seen so many suits in Virginia City, a former mining town that has refashioned itself as a "living ghost town" for tourists. (CBS News -- US)
Industrial preservation Apr 8, 2008
The state s gold rush started in Virginia City in 1863. The next summer, gold was found in Last Chance Creek, giving rise to Helena and the future state capital. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Site planned for world's most expensive home sold Mar 28, 2008
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Seeley Lake residents mull levy on luxury items Mar 26, 2008
Six Montana communities have adopted a resort tax: Virginia City, St. Regis, Big Sky, Whitefish, West Yellowstone and Red Lodge. Destination resorts like Big Sky generate some of the highest resort tax revenues in the state. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Tax of last resort: Seeley Lake residents mull levy Mar 24, 2008
Six communities and towns have adopted a resort tax to date: Virginia City, St. Regis, Big Sky, Whitefish, West Yellowstone and Red Lodge ... It's possible to have a seasonal resort tax, as does Virginia City, but Walt Hill of Placid Lake, a member of the Seeley Lake Community Council, doesn't see a need for that. (Missoulian, MT)
Where to recycle in Butte ... Mar 2, 2008
Elsewhere including Dillon, Ennis, Philipsburg, Ramsay, Sheridan, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, Warm Springs and Whitehall. Online. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jumping the gun Feb 28, 2008
VIRGINIA CITY Madison County may have jumped the gun in proposing to pass an ordinance that would fine homeowners for having too many false alarms from their security systems. The county, which only has general government powers under state law, lacks the authority to pass such an ordinance, said Harold Blattie, executive director of the Montana Association of Counties. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana history almanac - Stuart brother took ransomed Indian as wife Feb 25, 2008
The ghost session of the Montana territorial legislature convened in Virginia City. Thomas F. Meagher, acting governor in the absence of Sidney Edgerton, called the extra session even as its status and that of the territory's second assembly the previous year, also adjourned by Meagher, were being investigated by Congress. (Missoulian, MT)
McAllister man seeks House seat Feb 24, 2008
C. Robert Bob Miller announced Friday he is running as a Republican candidate for House District 71, which includes parts of Jefferson and Madison counties including Big Sky, Ennis, Virginia City, Harrison, Pony, Cameron and Cardwell. Miller, 57, has owned the Bear Claw Grill in McAllister for 15 years with his partner Deborah Gregg. (Montana Standard, MT)
Off the beaten path: Willow Creek Feb 24, 2008
Farmers and ranchers arrived in 1863 and 1864 to raise food for gold miners in Virginia City, according to Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley: A History by Phyllis Smith. A marker erected in town by the Gallatin County Historical Society notes that many early settlers were Civil War dissidents. (Montana Standard, MT)
Controversial subdivision on North Meadow Creek gets nod Feb 23, 2008
VIRGINIA CITY Maybe a little time for everyone to cool off is worth it. At least for a controversial subdivision in the Madison Valley s North Meadow Creek area, a two-month delay requested by the landowner seemed to do the trick. (Montana Standard, MT)
MONTANA HISTORY ALMANAC - Blackfeet massacre disrupts fur trade at Fort McKenzie Feb 18, 2008
The company transported the first piano and church bell to Helena, and in 1875 would move the territorial records from Virginia City to the new capital in Helena. Feb. 22, 1889. (Missoulian, MT)
Bistro owner relates life-saving experinence (57) Feb 7, 2008
In the early morning hours of Dec. 13, Kaufman hit a patch of black ice on the Virginia City hill that sent his Jeep spiraling off the road. After rolling twice down a steep hill, the Jeep skidded to a stop upside down. (Montana Standard, MT)
WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Jan 11, 2008
The Virginia City Preservation Alliance sponsors a free winter program series on Montana history the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the basement of St. Paul s Episcopal Church in Virginia City. Sunday s topic is The History of Chinese in Montana by Jim Griffin. (Montana Standard, MT)
Madison River setbacks on table Jan 4, 2008
VIRGINIA CITY Madison County commissioners are considering stream setbacks along the Madison River and other streams in the eastern half of the county to protect them from impending sprawl along the banks. The county already has a 500-foot setback along the Madison River. (Montana Standard, MT)
Monday Matters: Holidays of yore Dec 10, 2007
Well, yeah Other viewpoints Another report, by a correspondent for the New York Times, told of Christmas in Virginia City in 1867 ... Good eats Bill Thompson and a couple of his buddies set out to enjoy a Christmas dinner in Virginia City in 1863, according to Walter s book. (Montana Standard, MT)
Snapshots in time Dec 9, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY This historic town was the enigma of Madison County in the 1970s an eclectic bunch of people who all pretty much managed to get along ... It was bizarre here I mean it was fun, said Marilee Foreman-Tucker, who grew up near Sheridan and came back to Virginia City in 1972 after going away for a few years ... Virginia City was still a largely abandoned mining town. (Montana Standard, MT)
Madison Co. courthouse cat gets the boot Nov 30, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY - Boo has finally received the boot. The Madison County Courthouse's unofficial mascot - a black cat named Boo known to wander the halls and stroll through hearings - was officially kicked out of the building this week. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Moonlight set to add 390 homes and condos Nov 30, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY - An upscale ski development in Big Sky is poised to add another 390 homes and condos following the Madison County Planning Board s thumbs up on its master plan. Moonlight Basin Ranch has proposed an additional 390 homes and condos as part of its revised overall development plan, the document that guides growth at the project. (Montana Standard, MT)
Madison Valley subdivision proposal gets delay Nov 29, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY Hold everything. That s what a landowner proposing a controversial subdivision up North Meadow Creek near McAllister did at the 11th hour Tuesday at the beginning of a Madison County Commission meeting to consider the project. (Montana Standard, MT)
Board votes no on Norris subdivision Nov 28, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY The Madison County Planning Board rejected for the second time Monday a rural subdivision planned near Norris. The board in a 6-3 vote recommended that the county deny the Bradley Creek subdivision, planned for 161 lots across 2,880 acres of open rangeland just south of Norris. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana history almanac - Early-day settlers shipped in holiday goods Nov 26, 2007
Exactly six weeks later, a newly formed Vigilante committee from Virginia City hanged Plummer for his crimes. Nov. 24, 1876. (Missoulian, MT)
Carbon offset is meeting topic Nov 24, 2007
Virginia City Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3 to 5 p.m., St. Paul Episcopal Church. The coalition is headquartered at 305 W. Mercury, Room 208, Butte. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana history almanac - Mapmaker, trader forced to amputate man's broken finger Nov 19, 2007
The territory of Montana celebrated its first official Thanksgiving, but the day sounded like a turkey in Virginia City ... A year and a half old, Virginia City was a center of activity as a still-booming mining town and home of the Post, the lone newspaper in the territory. (Missoulian, MT)
Shooting victim is buried in Sheridan Nov 12, 2007
Former Gov. Judy Martz, who was present when Rossiter received his Eagle Scout award for mapping the Virginia City cemetery, delivered a eulogy at Sunday's service. He never, never she paused never looked for trouble. (Missoulian, MT)
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth celebrate 150th anniversary Nov 11, 2007
By that time, other sisters in the order were already at work in Helena, Butte, Anaconda, Deer Lodge and Virginia City. The nuns efforts in Billings home to only 3,000 people at the turn of the last century indelibly shaped what eventually became Montana s largest city. (Montana Standard, MT)
Board OKs rural homes Oct 31, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY The Madison County Planning Board gave the green light Monday to a controversial subdivision up the North Meadow Creek drainage in the Madison Valley, despite concerns over wildfires and loss of elk habitat. The board voted 5-4 to recommend approval of the Lower Family Ranch sub- division, planned for 17 acres across 626 acres on the east flanks of the Tobacco Root Mountains about seven miles west of McAllister. (Montana Standard, MT)
In Madison County: Courthouse cat gets reprieve from eviction Oct 29, 2007
Boo the cat is photographed recently in Virginia City ... VIRGINIA CITY Boo is getting another chance ... Yet the problem with the vomiting is that Boo, while wandering throughout Virginia City, is getting fed food in restaurants, Jarvis said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Whitehall man focus of drug charges Oct 17, 2007
Bryan McCollum, 29, appeared before Justice Maryann O Malley in Virginia City Friday on a charge of felony criminal production and manufacture of dangerous drugs. O Malley set bail at 25,000 and scheduled a hearing on Oct. 29 for McCollum, who requested a public defender. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Madison County voters Oct 11, 2007
Harlan Reycroft P. O. Box 332 Virginia City. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
Voters reject jail proposal Oct 10, 2007
Madison County voters soundly rejected a 10 million bond issue to build a new justice center and courthouse addition in Virginia City Tuesday, making it the second time in a year the measure has failed before voters ... But some Virginia City residents fiercely opposed the project ... The group said it would ruin Virginia City s historic character and tourist trade, was too expensive and larger than the county needed. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Vote ends Tuesday in Madison County Oct 8, 2007
Peggy Kaatz Stemler County election administrator P. O. Box 366 Virginia City Editor s note: Stemler said that Madison County residents may still register at the county courthouse in Virginia City and vote by provisional ballot up until the polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday ... This mail ballot election is for a 10 million bond issue for a new Law ce Center in Virginia City. (Montana Standard, MT)
Follies in Butte tonight, Saturday Oct 5, 2007
The Brewery Follies, fresh from completing another summer season in Virginia City, bring their risque, contemporary cabaret musical and skit show to The Depot, 818 S. Arizona St., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6, at 8 p.m. Tickets are 17 ... The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderfully clean family experience. (Montana Standard, MT)
Eccentric forum provides new outlet for City Council hopefuls Oct 4, 2007
Candidates for Missoula City Council and members of the Virginia City Brewery Follies do a chicken dance during the Candidates Gone Wild forum on Wednesday in Missoula. Seven of the 12 council candidates participated in the entertainment event. (Missoulian, MT)
Some winners of beer-and-wine license lottery withdraw Sep 26, 2007
Andrew Cetraro of Bozeman abandoned his applications in Darby, Hot Springs, Philipsburg, Twin Bridges and Virginia City, while Michael Cetraro of Helena withdrew his applications from Hot Springs, Philipsburg, Stevensville, Twin Bridges and Virginia City. Natoshia Cetraro of Bozeman dropped her chances for licenses in Hamilton/Pinesdale, Twin Bridges and Virginia City ... John Keserich dropped his right to seek licenses in Darby, Hamilton/Pinesdale, St. Ignatius and Virginia City, while Margo... (Missoulian, MT)
Guest opinion: Facts show justice center needed Sep 23, 2007
Virginia City is the county seat ... Virginia City is certainly not a ghost town ... There are 185 voters in Virginia City, people who live and work in the area, year around. (Montana Standard, MT)
Does Madison County really want into the jail business? Sep 7, 2007
It was revealed that no impact study on the culture, environment, and economics of Virginia City had been done and that land had been offered out of town, but the offer was rejected. We were told that paper ballots would be mailed to voters in September to once again try to gain enough support and public funding for the Law and Justice Center. (Montana Standard, MT)
Group again fighting jail plan Aug 31, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY Angela Mueller says she agrees that Madison County needs a new law and justice center. But as a spokeswoman for an informal group from here that has once again banded together to fight the new facility, she said the main problem with the proposal is the county s insistence that it be built on Virginia City s historic Wallace Street ... The county currently leases several buildings to house other departments around Virginia City. (Montana Standard, MT)
Reader's Alley Aug 31, 2007
The group also took a two-day trip to Virginia City, Quake Lake and Yellowstone Park. For further information contact. (Helena Independent Record)
'Above and beyond' Aug 29, 2007
The Montana Honor Guard s parts in the movie were shot at a school in Ennis and in Virginia City. Heppner said he had to stand in formation during the funeral scene for eight hours. (Helena Independent Record)
Montana History Almanac - Horse thief was first executed in Montana Aug 27, 2007
Montana's first regular newspaper, the Montana Post of Virginia City, began publication. Miners lined up to pay 50 cents each in gold dust for one of the 960 copies. (Missoulian, MT)
Fire causes power outage in Dillon Aug 20, 2007
Strong winds reaching nearly 50 mph in Dillon, Virginia City and Brenner stirred up smoke Sunday afternoon and visibility in Butte dropped 1 miles under a red flag warning that brought in smoke from Idaho and stirred up fires across southwest Montana Fire crews and the Beaverhead County Sheriff Department evacuated the North Fork Ranch near Wisdom at 5 p.m. as wind blew the 16,894-acre Rat Creek Fire east across Forest Service Road 1203, according to fire information officer Cathleen Thompson.... (Montana Standard, MT)
Fires roar around Missoula County Aug 20, 2007
Dillon area fires: Fierce winds blew smoke into southwestern Montana just after 4 on Sunday afternoon, with visibility in Butte dropping to 1 1/4 miles and winds hitting 49 mph in Dillon, Virginia City and Brenner. Much of Dillon, including the hospital, sheriff's dispatch and U.S. Forest Service lost power for more than an hour. (Missoulian, MT)
Casting call Aug 15, 2007
He said learning that 300 extras were needed for a burial scene to be shot in Virginia City made him want to be there. It s about a fallen Marine and we have to honor that, he said, sporting a Marines T-shirt and jeans. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ruling shuffles cabaret license applicants Aug 14, 2007
- No changes were made in the lottery drawing order in any of the following quota areas: Darby, Ennis, Eureka and Rexburg, Hamilton and Pinesdale, Hot Springs, Missoula, Philipsburg, St. Ignatius, Stevensville, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record)
Winston performs in VC Aug 10, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY George Winston will perform solo on his guitar at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, in the Virginia City Elks Lodge, as a benefit concert for the Virginia City Drama Camp. For tickets, which are 12, call 843-5258. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local snapshots Aug 4, 2007
Blues fest in Virginia City VIRGINIA CITY The first Blues Fest at the Bale of Hay Saloon, Virginia City, is Aug. 24-26 ... Sunday at 11 a.m., Virginia City s own Steve Hulse Trio plays classic 1960 s Piano and Blues. (Montana Standard, MT)
Live theater Aug 4, 2007
Virginia City: Virginia City Players stage The Drunkard or The Fallen Saved and Foggerty s Fairy in repertory in the Virginia City Opera House Tuesday through Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.; and dark on Mondays ... Virginia City: The Brewery Follies perform twice daily at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the H.S. Gilbert Brewery in Virginia City. (Montana Standard, MT)
Afrobeat band in VC Saturday Aug 3, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY The 12-piece band Albino brings its funky Afrobeat music to Banditos in Virginia City on Saturday, Aug. 4. The show starts at 10 p.m.; the cover is 10. (Montana Standard, MT)
It’s back: Madison County voters face justice center Aug 2, 2007
VIRGINIA CITY Madison County voters will again decide whether to approve a 10 million justice center and courthouse renovation. County commissioners recently voted to send a bond issue to voters in an October mail ballot to build the new facility and construct an addition to the courthouse. (Montana Standard, MT)
Applications pour in for cabaret licenses Aug 1, 2007
Bozeman, 2 p.m., Best Western Grantree Inn, Aspen Room, Interstate 90 and North Seventh Avenue for these quota areas: Bozeman/Belgrade, West Yellowstone, Virginia City, Ennis and Twin Bridges. Aug. 8. (Helena Independent Record)
Montana on silver screen Jul 29, 2007
The Bozeman airport and Virginia City cemetery will also be used for scenes. The majority of Taking Chance will be filmed in New Jersey. (Helena Independent Record)
