By Randi Burdette Stevensville’s historic downtown has seen a revival recently with the addition of a number of unique businesses that appear to be flourishing. Starrett Artists, Mission Bistro, Peacock […]
Archives for October 13, 2015
Non-partisan commission option dumped
By Michael Howell At the last meeting of the Ravalli County Local Government Study Commission on October 6, the commission considered whether to place the issue of possible non-partisan election […]
Judge issues second order in Bitterroot Star vs. County Commissioners
By Michael Howell Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton issued a second Opinion and Order in the lawsuit filed by the Bitterroot Star against the County Commissioners over the […]
Chamber opens new visitor information center in Darby
The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce has opened a new visitor information center in Darby. The new center is located across the street from the Old West Candy Store on […]
Rodeo wrap up
Queens of the Court
They were expected to be tough this year, after all they only lost two seniors last year after a third place finish at the state tournament. And so far, the […]
Hamilton girls, Corvallis boys to host first round playoffs
The playoff season has arrived in soccer and there will be two first-round games here in the Bitterroot. The Hamilton girls’ soccer team will host Belgrade at 2:30 pm on […]
Victor secures playoff berth
The Victor Pirates held off Seeley-Swan, 22-18, to claim a playoff berth for the Western C conference. Arlee, Flint Creek, and Charlo have already secured their spots. Victor scored first […]
Hamilton boys golfers finish second at state
The Hamilton boys golf team finished 12 strokes behind Billings Central to take the second place trophy in Sidney last weekend. Central finished with 650 while Hamilton had 662. Max […]
Dr. Jack K. Saunders
Jack K. Saunders completed a remarkable life on October 6, 2015 filled with faithful service to others, dedication to principle and teaching, promotion of a healthy environment, and an active […]
Subdivision lawsuit settlements explained
By Jeff Burrows, Chairman, Ravalli County Board of Commissioners This letter is in response to the misinformation and political hit pieces in regards to the Big Sky and Morado Mountain […]
More facts about job growth
I really enjoy Jerry Haslip’s responses to my letters on the economy and ObamaCare. He reliably uses many exclamation points (!), somehow figuring they’ll provide proof to his fact-less diatribes. […]
Excellent choice of speaker
A letter last week inquired whether Col. Allen B. West’s speaking at the Hamilton Fair Grounds dinner on October 17th would constitute a new low in guest speakers. Emphatically not! […]
Ghost Forests of the Northern Rockies
We human beings make a lot of mistakes. And when we fail to learn from mistakes, the results can be destructive. Case in point is this awesome Northern Rockies ecosystem […]
Guns aren’t the problem
My gun walked into a school and wandered down the hall. I watched it from afar, wondering where it would go. My doctor walked down the hospital corridor to my […]
Shine some light
I have just become aware — rather late — that some armed, “patriotic” groups in this country were calling for anti-Islam/anti-Muslim demonstrations last weekend, October 9-10. As far as I […]
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Wednesday, October 14 EMT class Corvallis Rural Fire District is presenting an EMT class. If you have an interest in becoming an EMT, attend an Informational Open House on Wednesday […]