Media coverage of the Gianforte/reporter incident appears slanted far left, but supported by many wimps from the right. The public would believe Gianforte initiated a Hulk Hogan type move by […]
Archives for June 2017
Dams need Early Warning Systems
In the second week of June 1964, the worst natural disaster in Montana’s recorded history occurred in the state. It took the form of heavy rains that in a few […]
Negative impact of state library budget cuts
By Montana Library Association Board of Directors : President – Lisa M. Jackson, Vice President – Elizabeth Jonkel, Past President – Dawn Kingstad, Secretary/Treasurer – Mary Guthmiller, ASLD Chair – […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Daniel Rodriguez Soriano, Daniel Rodriguez Soriano, Petitioner Cause No. DV-17-229/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]
Sales/Auctions ESTATE SALE – June 22-23, Hamilton – 307 Geneva; June 29-30, Missoula – Base of Evaro Hill, 12591 Hwy 93 N. www.bluejayestatesales.com. Day One 6-8PM, Day Two 9AM-1PM, Line […]
Wednesday, June 21 Sons of Norway/Tired Iron picnic Bitterrootdalen Lodge and the Tired Iron Antique Tractor club will celebrate the longest day of the year on Wednesday, June 21 […]
William ‘Bill’ Hettrick
William James (Bill) Hettrick passed away at the Fort St. John Hospital in British Columbia, Canada on May 1st, 2017 at the age of 75. He was born in Ronan, […]
Old-fashioned ‘Big Top’ circus returning to Stevensville
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will give two performances on Tuesday, June 20 at the corner of Park Street and Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville. Show times are 5 […]
Corvallis couple celebrating 70 years of marriage
By Jean Schurman A little less than 71 years ago, Ken Gardner walked into a diner in Sugar City, Idaho, for a hamburger. A young waitress took his order, and […]
State wolf numbers still strong
Wolf numbers in Montana remained healthy in 2016 and more than three times the federally-mandated minimums. Montana’s annual wolf report shows a minimum of 477 wolves were counted for […]
Historic Stevensville Hotel has new owners
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Hotel began its structural existence as the Bitterroot valley’s first hospital in 1910, then run for many years by Dr. William Thornton. Over the years […]
Not to be missed: 50 miles of possibilities
If you find yourself looking for a fun and interesting way to spend a June weekend in the Bitterroot Valley, don’t miss the annual Bitterroot 50 Mile Garage Sale on […]
State champs!
Congress backsliding on banking
Congress voted this week to undo virtually all the protections put in place since the Great Recession to guard against future economic crashes and bailouts and hand the reins of […]
FS is doing better than you’d think on timber sales
If you listen to most western politicians – regardless of political party – talk about the U.S. Forest Service’s timber sale program you’ve likely heard them describe it as a […]
Mountain bikers seek to gut Wilderness Act
Imagine hiking with your family on a trail in the Rattlesnake Wilderness just outside Missoula, or on a wilderness trail in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Suddenly your peace and quiet […]
Stevi fishing access site: A call for planning
By Margaret J. Gorski, Stevensville Warren Buffett is known to have said, “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Benjamin Franklin […]
George F. Jobe
George F. Jobe, 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence in Hamilton. George was born November 10, 1927 in Wibaux, Montana, the son of Frank and […]
Sales/Auctions ESTATE SALE – June 15-16 – Hamilton – 501 N.4th; June 22-23, Hamilton – 307 Geneva; www.bluejayestatesales.com, Day One 6-8PM, Day Two 9AM-1PM, Line #’s given after 4PM […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Kendra Lyn Farnes, Kendra Lyn Farnes, Petitioner Cause No. DV-17-203/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]