By Michael Howell Steve Powell passed away in 2013. There are many reasons and many ways to remember the man. A lot of people must have encountered him professionally over […]
Archives for April 2015
Support sought for poultry processing plant
By Michael Howell Right now, according to Julie Foster of the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, there is no state licensed poultry processing facility in the state of Montana. But […]
County considers seven-year road improvement schedule
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners are considering a seven-year road pavement improvement schedule as well as a schedule for chip sealing county roads. No decision was made about the […]
Bitterroot Invitational Tennis Meet held
The Bitterroot Invitational was held over the weekend with teams from Butte Central, Darby, Dillon, Hamilton, Loyola, Corvallis, Stevensville and Whitefish competing. The event is held on the courts at […]
Bob Reed Invitational Track Meet held
The Bob Reed Invitational track meet was held on Saturday in Corvallis with all of the valley schools but Hamilton participating. The powerful Blue Devils won both the boys and […]
Softball – Stevi wins three at Frenchtown Invitational
The Frenchtown Invitational softball tournament gives teams a good indication of what they need to do in the final weeks of the season to secure a spot at the state […]
Louise S. Cranston
Stevensville – Louise S. Cranston, 67, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at home in Stevensville. She was born February 11, 1948 in Missoula, the daughter of Leon E. and […]
Donna Dolores Titeca
Stevensville – Donna Dolores Titeca, 86 of Stevensville, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1929. Her […]
Raymond K. Hanlan
Raymond Kenneth Hanlan, “Ray,” of Missoula, passed away on April 24, 2015 at Village Health Care Center, of natural causes. Ray was born in Moose Jaw, Canada on January 2, […]
Vendor opp The Hamilton Downtown Association is seeking vendors for its Daly Days celebration, Friday and Saturday, July 24-25. Art, crafts, food, and others are welcome to apply. The booth […]
Regarding Stamey: county doing way too little, way too late
Star Editorial Now, about a year after having filed suit in civil court against former County Treasurer Valerie Stamey to collect $29,000 in fines that were levied against her for […]
Courageous story
It is a privilege to live in a community where the local weekly paper headlines a story about a man exploring and honoring his gender identity in the open. Kudos […]
Praise for Florence Fire Dept.
I recently received a flyer in the mail from “Concerned Citizens For An Honest Fire Dept.” It had no return address or contact information as to just who these concerned […]
Expedient or lawful?
At every level of government, we are seeing decisions made on the basis of political expediency rather than on what is lawful. That is not how this Nation was founded, […]
Clarification on voting record
There are some comments regarding Complaints about Stevensville Government. I would like to help clarify the issue if I may. I think the confusion is that there were two votes […]
Support for Atkins
Hopefully, many of you have been seeing and hearing the many exciting and positive things happening in the Darby schools. Strong feelings of pride and accomplishment among students, staff, parents […]
Another view on taxes
Regarding “Tax day thoughts,” I read Mary Fahnestock-Thomas’ contrast between two different perspectives. 1. A kid with ice cream and a parent eating one third of it. The one third […]
Travel plan is balancing act
I’ve read comments from motorized users and cyclists regarding the BNF’s travel plan. A theme of denied access and rights taken away is common. Being locked out or being treated […]
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