Hamilton – Duane D. “Buck” Hafer, 84, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at his home. He was born in Forsyth, MT on October 6, 1932, the son […]
Archives for August 2017
Janet Lee Edwards
Janet Lee Edwards, affectionately known as Jay, passed away in the family lake home in the loving care of her husband and best friend James F. Edwards on August 14, […]
Some residents allowed to return home on Lolo Peak Fire
08/24/2017 8:00 PM On Thursday, August 24 at 8 p.m., Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton announced that the evacuated area from Tie Chute Lane north to West County Line Road […]
Lolo Peak Fire message from Sheriff
Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton has sent out the following message. The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank all Florence citizens for their patience in this long evacuation […]
Lolo Peak Fire lines hold, more wind coming
By Michael Howell After moving slowly down and across the mountain for days, the Lolo Peak Fire got a big boost from some strong winds last Wednesday and suddenly went […]
Stevensville temporary boat launch now open
By Michael Howell After getting Town Council approval and obtaining all the necessary permits, Mayor Jim Crews had a temporary access road and boat launch site installed at River […]
Stevensville to keep police force
By Michael Howell A motion at last week’s Stevensville Town Council meeting to direct the Mayor to seek information regarding contracting with the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office to provide law […]
Hamilton golfers young but tough
By Jean Schurman Last year, the Hamilton Broncs Boys Golf Team took the Class A State championship with three all-state players at the helm of the team. Max Toenjes […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Adela Danner, Adela Danner, Petitioner Cause No. DV-17-310/3 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON […]
Sales/Auctions Habitat for Humanity ReSale. New & used building materials & much more. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 9–4. 131 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, 375-1926. Farm and Garden […]
Standing with the President
By Elaine Redman, Hamilton A few weeks ago I saw in the Missoulian the guest column by Marty Essen, “The Cult of Republicanism.” I was so angered by what […]
Nothing ‘great’ about racism
Donald Trump is a racist. After Tuesday there’s no doubt about it. As he ranted to the nation a white sheet was hanging out his pants leg. His performance at […]
Our greatness is under attack
This is my hand being extended as a friend. We do the best we can most of the time. Sometimes we make an error and this is that time. But, […]
Living up to the ideals of our Founding Fathers
Think of this. The way for us to be the safest country in the world is for us to embrace the full racial and cultural diversity of our citizens. Now […]
Fair facts
I am very disheartened to hear multiple “rumors” regarding the Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo this year. Yes there is a gate fee. It has NOT gone up […]
Be a kind human
I was surprised to see no letters about the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last week in the Star, but local news such as state budget worries and forest […]
Pretty dull
To shine, or not to shine, that is the question? Will this POTUS ever accomplish anything of value or positive for the American people and peoples of the world? […]
Re: Rep. Edward Greef
Good morning to the editor and all who work at a wonderful newspaper. Great job! Anyone can tear down people, their dreams and aspirations. It doesn’t require any degrees, or […]
Daniel C. Cranston
Stevensville – Daniel C. Cranston, 73, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. He was born December 22, 1943 in Spokane, WA the son of Ivan R. and Helen E. Cranston. […]
Wednesday, August 23 Community Band concert The Bitterroot Community Band performs its final concert of the season featuring marches, Broadway, classical and popular music on Wednesday, August 23 […]