Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Fire Update Kamiah, Idaho (July 17, 2017) – Several lightning-caused starts, detected July 14-16, 2017, on the Lochsa/Powell, Moose Creek, and Red River Ranger Districts, are […]
Archives for July 2017
Firefighters battle fire started by burn barrel
By Jeff Kushner, Victor Fire District Saturday afternoon embers from a burn barrel with a screen on top started a large multi-acre fire between two residences in the northern […]
Stevensville land swap won’t be on ballot
Temporary boat launch on town property approved By Michael Howell When the Stevensville Town Council officially dedicated its river front property as a public park last month, it […]
Trains, planes, and … quilts!
By Michael Howell What do quilts and trains have in common? Well, they go together like Barbara and Bob Reutlinger. The way it works for the Corvallis couple is […]
Do we really need to throw fuel on the fire?
By Edward Sperry, Stevensville I have hesitated to write concerning the Guest Comment of July 12 by Marty Essen entitled “The Cult of Republicanism.” I was revolted by Essen’s […]
Can’t agree with Essen
I typically vote Republican – and I agree with the final statement in Marty Essen’s recent opinion article “The Cult of Republicanism”. I think the statement should be expanded to […]
Essen wrong
It’s time to call Marty Essen for what he is: a “leftist.” Marty’s recent writings in the Bitterroot Star smack of real hatred toward Republicans and/or conservatives! After reading […]
Sticking with the right
When I was a child we were taught that mankind was 9,000 years old and descended from the apes. Back in the 70’s a Time magazine cover suggested that we […]
Mean dogs should be restrained
Today I took my dog to the park, he was on a leash. There was another dog there, as it turns out, not on a leash. When this dog saw […]
Economic woes not caused by local businesses
I’m writing in response to Bradford Larkin’s comments entitled “Something wrong with this picture.” When reading it I discovered that I still have a certain pet following me around… it’s […]
Costs mounting for BRID irrigators
Citizens For Fair Water, Inc. (0263125) Public Benefit with Members, registered with the State of Montana, June 16, 2015, as a Type 52 non-profit Montana corporation having one (1) Officer, […]
Time to weigh in on cell tower
Residents of Hamilton: on July 24 at City Hall, 223 S. 2nd Street, at 5:30 p.m., the Hamilton City Zoning Board of Adjustment, six members, will hold their meeting. Please […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Angela Lynn Whitlow, Angela Lynn Whitlow, Petitioner Cause No. DV-17-266/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]
Sales/Auctions ESTATE SALES – July 20-22, Fairgrounds, Hamilton. WOW!; July 27-29, 208 El Capitan, Florence; Aug. 3-5, Corvallis (address posted soon), MID-CENTURY! www.bluejayestatesales.com. Day One 6-8PM, Day Two 9AM-1PM, […]
Wednesday, July 19 Darby Library July events Parents and caregivers will have two Kinder Camp sessions during the month to help them prepare their children for kindergarten. These […]
Micheal Robert Stark
Micheal Robert Stark of Darby, Montana passed away on Friday, June 2 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospice in Hamilton. He died of liver cancer caused by Hepatitis C. His dying […]
Christopher L. Niles
Christopher L. (Chris) Niles, 63, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by loving family. He lost an extremely courageous battle against […]
Enough is enough
Fishing on the Bitterroot River has changed considerably in the last few years, and it’s not for the better. Not only has the flood of boats become relentless, the day […]
Legendary musician to perform benefit concert in Hamilton
As part of his worldwide tour highlighting songs from all 17 albums of his 35-year career, multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate will make a stop on Saturday, July 15th […]
Former treasurer Stamey sues county commission, others over suspension
By Michael Howell Bitterroot Star publisher Michael Howell has again been named as a defendant in a lawsuit by former Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey asking for $20 million in […]