Marcus Daly Hospice Services and three of its volunteers – Judy Fowler, Ellen Green and Wanda Green – have been recognized for the commitment to end-of-life care by the Hospice […]
Archives for February 4, 2014
Bruce Takeshi Burk
Bruce Takeshi Burk, 53, died at his home in Lolo, Montana on January 28th, due to complications from lifelong muscular dystrophy. He had lived in Lolo for the past 30 […]
Kathleen Ann Wessel
Florence – Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Wessel, 61, unexpectedly passed away January 26, 2014 due to natural causes. She was born June 6, 1952 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Edward and Frieda […]
Treasurer investigation under way amid new allegations
By Michael Howell In the week following Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey’s departure from her office on administrative leave, county staffers have been attempting to organize the data she left […]
Stevensville man sentenced for incest and other charges
By Michael Howell James Morris Colburn of Stevensville was sentenced last week by Ravalli County District Judge James Haynes on a number of convictions including two separate convictions of […]
Pedestrian bridge at Woodside river crossing to be funded
The proposal to build a pedestrian bridge at the Woodside crossing of the Bitterroot River was one of 25 transportation alternative projects recently approved by the Montana Department of […]
Commissioners should have chosen Johnson
The Commissioners finally brought Valerie Stamey to a meeting to explain the lawsuit brought by eastern attorneys concerning $18,149.00. That gave her plenty of time to write something inflammatory […]
Pay attention to upcoming election
Full ballots coming up this year! June 3, 2014: Federal-State-County Open Primary Election. Here are some of the Ravalli County Offices up for four year terms: Administrator, Attorney/Auditor, Clerk […]
Apology to county employees
I want to personally thank all the hard working “blue collar” Ravalli County employees for their unflinching work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to public service. I also want to […]
No politics here!
Ms. Foss was quoted in last week’s Star stating that she doesn’t know what political persuasion the people she and her fellow commissioners have hired or appointed during their […]
Stream access ruling a victory for the people
The recent ruling by the Montana Supreme Court upholding our state’s stream access law and the ability of everyone to get to streams from county roads is a victory […]
Info on Stamey is matter of public record
Star Editorial It has come to our attention that Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey, aka Valerie Scott, aka Valerie Addis, has told the members of the South Valley Pachyderm Club […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales Follow our green signs! Feb 19-21, Stevensville Address posted week of sale. Antiques, collectibles, riding mower, huge dollhouse, complete household and outbuilding. Feb 26-29, Hamilton Address […]
Wednesday, February 5 Microsoft Office Suite Basics series The Microsoft Office Suite is the most popular business software in the world and remains the industry standard. These programs […]
Trustee Sale Number: 13-00979-5 Loan Number: 0177432994 APN: 758800 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD for cash at Trustee’s Sale on May 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 […]
Florence comes from behind to top Corvallis
The Lady Falcons of Florence came from behind to top Corvallis, 36-27, in non-conference action on Saturday. Corvallis jumped out to an early lead and outscored Florence 21-10 in the […]
Corvallis Blue Devils hold off Chiefs
The Blue Devils of Corvallis jumped out to an early lead over the Ronan Chiefs in non-conference action on Friday night. Although the Chiefs tested the Blue Devils a time […]
Wrestling
The post season begins this weekend on the mats with wrestlers in the valley heading to divisional tournaments. Hamilton/Victor, Corvallis/Darby, and Stevensville will be heading to the Southwest A tournament […]