By Michael Howell On Wednesday, January 25, after a few hours of discussion, the Ravalli County Commissioners denied a petition to abandon the upper reaches of Hughes Creek Road and […]
Archives for January 2017
County considers amicus brief in Forest Travel Plan lawsuit
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners wanted to register an official objection to the Bitterroot National Forest’s Travel Plan that was adopted in May of 2016. They felt that […]
Corvallis wins ‘Battle of the Root’
The Corvallis Blue Devils brought home the coveted Battle of the Root title and trophy after an afternoon of wrestling at the Hamilton Middle School. The event is in its […]
Corvallis girls on a roll
The Corvallis Blue Devils are on a roll. After losing to Butte Central two weeks ago, they have defeated Dillon who was in second place in the Southwest A, and […]
Florence adapting to new dynamic
With only three weeks until tournament, the Florence Falcons have to adjust to a new line up, one without spark plug Marcus Zeiler. The speedy junior suffered a season-ending injury […]
We still say don’t rush land swap decision
Star Editorial Officials from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks contacted us recently to express concerns about our recent editorial addressing the proposed land swap at the […]
No need for collaboration group
I am concerned that the collaboration group proposed by the Ravalli County Commissioners is misguided, and will result in many good people spending a great deal of time, to no […]
Ominous
Apparently there is a new name, “alternative facts,” for the claims about the birth defects on vertebrate animals that the government agencies have been stating since 1996. Independent wildlife biologists […]
Buy Wall Bonds
Much concern is being made recently about the building of President Trump’s wall along the Mexican border, and how it will be paid for. President Trump has assured us that […]
Repealing ACA disaster for vets
I’m a veteran. Senator Daines does not represent me on health care. His support for repealing the Affordable Care Act will be disastrous for Montana veterans. Since passage of the […]
What we can do
With thanks to Donna Gibney, here are some suggestions: • Breathe before we speak: We all have prejudices and preferences, but knee-jerk reactions, though sometimes satisfying to us, shut out […]
Management-By-Intimidation
Well, here we go again. I’m part of the majority of Americans who didn’t vote for Donald J. Trump for president in 2016. But I think I’m a patriot and […]
Building the wall
I just read that congress is looking for 12-15 billion dollars to fund Trump’s wall. It’s hard not to imagine both senators and representatives scouring the Capitol on hands and […]
Excited about PACE possibility
I am the Sales Manager for Remote Power Systems of Stevensville. We have been serving Montana home and business owners with solar, wind, and other energy products for over 14 […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUANNE M. BAUMAN, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-17-05 Department No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Sales/Auctions Gun and Ammo Show January 27th,28th,29th, 2017 Big Sandy MT. For More Information Call Vance Or Jean (406) 386-2259. THE BOAT SHOW! “Boat Buying Event of the Year” […]
Wednesday, February 1 Garden Club The Stevensville Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, February 1, at 12 noon for its annual soup and bread game day. You’re invited […]
Deborah Ann Leonard
Florence – Deborah Ann Leonard, 61, passed away January 29, 2017, at home in Florence, after a short fought battle with cancer. Debbie was born February 15, 1955, in Des […]
Doris J. Mann
Missoula – Doris J. Mann, 89, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Village Health Care Center in Missoula. She was born on February 15, 1927 in Philadelphia PA […]
Local 4-H members, leaders host breakfast with legislators
Members and leaders of the Ravalli County 4-H program helped to host the Biennial 4-H Legislative Breakfast in Helena on January 17. The breakfast is sponsored by Montanans for 4-H, […]