The track season got off to a roaring start on Saturday at Corvallis at the annual Gene Hughes Invitational. Sixteen teams competed through rain and wind and sunshine with some […]
Archives for March 2015
Lady Broncs win
The Hamilton softball team got off to a good start on Friday, much to the dismay of Stevensville. The Lady Broncs defeated Stevensville, 16-3, in Southwest A action. Freshman Hayley […]
Star’s own Jean Schurman named Volunteer of the Year
Longtime Bitterroot Star employee Jean Schurman has been selected as Volunteer of the Year by the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce. Jean’s face is ubiquitous around the valley as she […]
County road department contract a done deal
By Michael Howell A negotiated contract between the Laborers’ International Union Local #1686 and the Ravalli County Road and Bridge Department was approved by the Ravalli County Commissioners last week. […]
Non-profit ’roundup’ aims to improve local services
By Michael Howell Last week an astonishing number of people representing various non-profit groups and public agencies showed up for a meeting designed to enhance communication and awareness among themselves. […]
Hamilton school district asks for parking variance for college
By Michael Howell Hamilton School District Superintendent Tom Korst came to the last Committee of the Whole meeting to ask the Hamilton City Council to consider granting a variance to […]
Man drowns in Bitterroot River
According to a press release from the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, March 25, at approximately 12:35 p.m., the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office, Ravalli County Search and Rescue, Victor […]
Stevensville progress undeniable, no fooling
By Tim Hunter, Councilperson, Ward 1, Stevensville I am writing in response to the letter “Fool me once” in your March 21, 2015 issue, submitted by Bob Michalson. I would […]
Re: Eagles vs. mountain goats
I am writing regarding the concerns the FWP has with “Why mountain goats are not doing as well as they once did in the Bitterroot Mountains.” I totally agree that […]
Lack of candidates means lack of representation
Twenty-four taxing districts in the Bitterroot Valley, not counting the school districts, had board positions up for re-election this spring but just two elections are to be held. Those two […]
Helena Update – Week 12
After a long and emotional week of hearings, both in committee, and on the House floor, I’m not sure which end of me is more uncomfortable. My ears have heard […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FLORENCE JEAN WHITE, a/k/a JEAN WHITE, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-15-29 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales, 363-1600. Follow our green signs! View photos at www.bluejayestatesales.com All Sales Day One 5:30-7:30pm Following Days 9am-5:30pm April 9-10 – Corvallis. Lazy J Lane. Turn E. […]
Wednesday, April 1 Plant Swap & Sale If you just can’t wait for the gardening season to begin, be sure to mark your calendar for Stevensville Garden Club’s third annual […]
Installing deluxe Wood Duck accommodations at Teller
By Michael Howell If you know a Wood Duck in the Bitterroot Valley who is looking for just the right spot to raise a little brood, but is maybe in […]
All Valley Classic held
The annual All Valley Classic was held on March 17 at the Hamilton High School gym where the top basketball players from all six valley schools competed and had fun […]
Rocky Mountain Homes adapts to new business environment
By Russ Lawrence For decades, the log home industry was one of the cornerstones of the Bitterroot economy. Built on the availability of cheap logs salvaged from catastrophic local fires […]
Hamilton Council ponders response to ‘the Z word’
By Michael Howell At its last council meeting Hamilton City Council members pondered the scoping meeting that was previously held as a first step in updating the city’s Growth Policy. […]
Attorney says special meeting is legal
By Michael Howell Prior to taking up with the agenda at last week’s special meeting of the Town Council, Stevensville Mayor Gene Mim Mack addressed allegations made by Councilor Jim […]
Olwell and Mauer: Outstanding Outfitters of the Year
Longtime fishing outfitters from the Bitterroot Valley, Eddie Olwell of Fishs Eddy O and Jack Mauer of Wapiti Waters, were co-recipients of the Outstanding Outfitters of the Year award for […]