By Michael Howell Florence Doctor Chris Arthur Christensen was arrested without incident at his home last Wednesday on two counts of negligent homicide, nine counts of criminal endangerment, 388 counts […]
Archives for September 2015
Two new District Rangers on Bitterroot National Forest
By Michael Howell Tami Sabol is the new Stevensville District Ranger and has only been on the job for a few days. Born in Portland, Oregon, she graduated from the […]
Skatepark to begin construction
Construction should begin this week on the new Stevensville Skatepark. Although the crew from Evergreen Skateparks is set to begin construction within the coming week, the Stevensville Skatepark Committee is […]
Stevensville adopts tree ordinance
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council approved on first reading a tree ordinance giving the Town the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within […]
Biomimicry founder Janine Benyus to make local presentation
By Russ Lawrence Influential author and lecturer Janine Benyus will make a rare appearance before a Bitterroot Valley audience on Friday, Sep. 11, bringing home her message about solving human […]
Fund set up for firefighter
A fund has been set up for Daniel Lyon and his family at Farmers State Bank to help the family with expenses after Daniel was seriously burned while fighting a […]
Hamilton considers changes in public notice policy
By Michael Howell Hamilton City Attorney Karen Mahar brought a few suggestions for changes in the city’s public notice policy to the table at the council’s most recent Committee of […]
Figuring out BRID proposal for Three Mile system
By SL Coulter, Corvallis In recent weeks, drama, anger and contention regarding the Three Mile Gravity Flow System has come into my realm of awareness so I began doing some […]
Iran can’t be trusted
Marty Essen, in his 19 August 2015 letter to the Bitterroot Star editor, apparently believes that the negotiated nuclear agreement with Iran is “a huge step towards peace in the […]
Offended by ad
In light of the recent illegal killing of Cecil the protected lion by an American dentist trophy hunter, I feel that it was in very poor taste and inappropriate to […]
More investigation warranted
Marcus Daly Hospital is a 501c PUBLIC CHARITY. According to its charter and IRS rules, its purpose is specifically to provide charity care to the public. Based on numerous employee […]
Majority may not be right
I have noticed two words pop up lately in several random places as if these words solve every matter. Facts and science. The fact that the sun is red in […]
Thanks for osprey rescue
I would like to thank the Ravalli County Electric Cooperative and especially Levi Dunn and Todd Irwin for their quick response and exceptional job in rescuing the young osprey three […]
Stevi water rates too high
Yet again, the Town of Stevensville is proposing another water and sewer rate increase. As a homeowner and business person in the Town of Stevensville, I am opposed to another […]
Hamilton Broncs top Salmon
The Hamilton Broncs looked strong as they took a 34-7 non-conference win from Salmon, Idaho, on Friday night. Hamilton jumped out to an early lead when Bret Huxtable hit Bridger […]
I wonder…
Sports Talk By Jean Schurman, Sports Editor It’s time for me to clean out my car, find a new notebook and pen, charge my camera batteries and get ready for […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Jeremy William Turner, Nicole Cheetham, Petitioner Cause No. DV-15-266/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING […]
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Wednesday, September 2 Stevensville Garden Club The Stevensville Garden Club will have its next meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 12 noon at b.e. At Home antique store, corner of […]