by Kristin Kruse Attendees of the event in the past say they can count on a great dinner and a fun family night on the mountain, but Lost Trail’s annual […]
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Meeting scheduled on Hamilton workforce housing proposal
A public mmeting on the proposed D Lazy S Meadows workforce housing development will be held Monday, February 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Grange, 1436 S […]
Group asks county commissioners to add hand counting of ballots
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Republican Central Committee (RCRCC) wants to place an initiative on the upcoming primary ballot that would require a hand count of all the ballots […]
Local vet clinic prioritizes community involvement
by John Dowd One of the things most beloved about Montana is the “small-town feel.” Many who move to the state do so because of that feeling of community and […]
Stevensville to vote on local government review
by John Dowd Last Thursday, the Stevensville Town Council met to discuss several topics that have been in the works for some time. The most important of these was the […]
Florence’s Sutton is state wrestling champion
by Scott Sacry One of the toughest things to do in high school sports is win an individual state championship in wrestling. Going undefeated all year and also winning a […]
Local conservation groups express concern over Sheep Creek mine
by Michael Howell Conservation groups are urging the U.S. Forest Service to disclose more information about a Canadian company’s mining exploration plans in Montana’s Bitterroot National Forest, set to begin […]
Ravalli County juggles subdivision proposals
by Nathan Boddy The Ravalli County Planning Department staff, together with the county’s volunteer Planning Board, has been busy reviewing two contentious subdivision proposals over the last several months, and […]
Proposed easement faces pushback
by Nathan Boddy “You don’t know of the tidal wave of people coming here.” These were the words spoken by Barbara Burnham Edmunds at a recent meeting of the Ravalli […]
Honoring our first responders – ‘Grateful is an insufficient word’
by John Dowd Last Friday, the Hamilton Masons Ionic Lodge No. 38 recognized three first responders for their outstanding service to the surrounding community. The event was attended by over […]
BVCC sets record straight on mill levy
The following letter addresses an error in last week’s print edition of the Star. In the story, ‘BVCC gives it one more college try,’ the article and press release claimed the […]
AARP’s free tax help program for anyone
by John Dowd The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program is the largest non-profit volunteer tax aid program in the United States. It operates all across the country, and has helped over […]
Community college advocates hope third time is charm for levy
by John Dowd “Hopefully, the third try is the charm,” commented Bitterroot Valley Community College (BVCC) trustee and secretary, Sue Smith. She was speaking about the organization’s upcoming attempt to […]
Historic trap club in search of new home
by Kristin Kruse for the Bitterroot Star The Hamilton Trap Club has been a fixture in the Bitterroot Valley since 1947. A place for trap enthusiasts and hunting sport shooters to […]
Fish and wildlife group fosters future conservationists
by John Dowd Every year, the Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association works to affect conservation in the Bitterroot through various projects and programs. One such program is their scholarship […]
North Valley Exit Realty has new identity, same great service
by John Dowd Since January 2, Exit Realty in the Bitterroot has gone through some big changes, but many in the valley may not be aware of how these changes […]
Lifeline Produce farmland conserved forever
Locally owned and operated Lifeline Produce, a certified organic farm that has been feeding communities in the Bitterroot and Missoula Valleys since 1979, permanently conserved its entire 78 acres last […]
Bitterroot Health officially opens new Darby clinic
by John Dowd After its groundbreaking ceremony on March 8 of last year, the new Bitterroot Health Darby Scripps Clinic was finished at break-neck speed, hosting its grand opening last […]
Feds initiate process to evaluate restoration of grizzly bears in Bitterroot Ecosystem
by Michael Howell Grizzly bears once ranged throughout most of the Western United States, however, their abundance and distribution were greatly diminished by excessive human-caused mortality and loss of habitat […]
Lolo man creates niche market with specialty holsters
by John Dowd Arguably as important as good safety ethics with firearms, a responsible user often pairs each pistol with a holster. A holster is like a sling for a […]