County violated the law in its $675,000 settlement decision By Michael Howell District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton ruled in favor of the Bitterroot Star last week in the newspaper’s lawsuit […]
Archives for July 2015
Hamilton raises utility rates
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council approved a 1.6% hike in water and sewer rates last week. The raise was based on the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) and […]
Stevi considers FFA ag site
By Michael Howell Two Stevensville High School students, Casey Cook and Austin Potton, have taken on the task of establishing a Stevensville FFA Ag Center to be built on the […]
International land managers visit Bitterroot conservancy site
By Russ Lawrence Land managers from 16 countries made a stop in the Bitterroot Valley on Wednesday, July 15, to learn how voluntary conservation easements are enhancing a community’s values. […]
Parking plan for new Bitterroot College site
By Victoria Clark, Director, Bitterroot College, University of Montana The Bitterroot College University of Montana would like to thank N.J. Gilmore for the concerns she expressed in her “Where’s the […]
Thanks for supporting Land and Water Conservation Fund
Thank you to Senator Daines for being a strong champion for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Senator Daines has pressed Appropriations Committees in both the House, when he was […]
Thanks for talking
Thank you to the three people who have recently responded to my Letters to the Editor! I don’t always completely understand their responses, but perhaps they don’t completely understand what […]
Far right history
I’ll have to admit that I learned a lot about history that I never knew existed from reading the harangue presented by Dee Gibney in the 07/15/15 edition of the […]
Thanks from Garden Club
Thanks to the collaboration between the Club and St. Mary’s Mission/Museum staff, the Stevensville Garden Club’s “Standard Flower Show”, celebrating 75 years in the Bitterroot Valley, was quite a success. […]
Recycle responsibly
Many of you are undoubtedly glad to have a collection site in Stevi for recyclables. Ravalli County Recycling has contracted with the Town of Stevensville to provide this service. The […]
Dennis L. Fairchild
Dennis L. Fairchild, 56, of Hamilton passed away on July 18, 2015 from natural causes. Dennis was born on Oct. 22, 1958 to Max L. Fairchild and Leatrice L. Fairchild […]
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD ARCHIE FRESN III, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-15-62 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS […]
Wednesday, July 29 Square dance It’s time for the annual square dance at the Sula Clubhouse, on Wednesday, July 29. This dance is offered by Ray Dunbar, Hamilton and Eddie […]
Bitterroot original – Big Sky Mudflaps celebrate 40 years
By Russ Lawrence The Big Sky Mudflaps, one of Montana’s best-known musical ensembles, will celebrate their fortieth anniversary of music-making with a pair of concerts in their erstwhile hometown, on […]
County pursues TEDD in airport area
By Michael Howell Ravalli County is doggedly pursuing the establishment of a Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) in and around the Ravalli County Airport. A draft resolution has been prepared […]
Open house planned for Westside Collaborative Project
The Bitterroot National Forest is inviting the public to an open house tonight to discuss and solicit input on the Westside Collaborative Vegetation Management Project located in the Bitterroot Mountains […]
County adopts preliminary budget
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners have adopted a preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2016 with general fund expenditures projected at $4,878.686; a total aggregate levy of $15,391,671; and a […]
Money pours in, helpers still needed, for playground build
By Michael Howell The thermometer tracking the fundraising efforts for the construction of Bear Mountain Playground at Lewis and Clark Park in Stevensville has been steadily climbing. According to organizer […]
