Ravalli County District Court Judge James Haynes decided a long and somewhat bitter dispute last month in favor of the Bitter Root Irrigation District. The District was sued in October […]
Archives for January 16, 2018
Marcus Daly Hospital launches $15 million expansion project
Work has already begun on a $15 million expansion project at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital involving the construction of a brand new set of operating rooms for general surgical services […]
Plans change for Hamilton school, athletic complex
Hamilton School District Superintendent Tom Korst said that the two projects on the drawing board, the renovation and expansion of Daly Elementary School and the construction of a new track […]
Friends of Metcalf Refuge supports Montana Natural History Center
Friends of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge has donated once again to the Montana Natural History Center (MNHC). The $10,000 check recently turned over to the MNHC will further […]
Grief and how to handle it
Just as grief itself can manifest in so many different ways, so too does the therapy, the counseling, and the support. A new form of bereavement support in a group […]
Wayne J. Barlow
March 5, 1934 – December 22, 2017 Wayne J. Barlow passed away December 22, 2017, at the age of 83 from heart failure. Wayne was born in Evanston, Wyoming on March […]
Thanks to new ranch owner
I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Myla Yahraus. The fishing access at Stevi has been a part of my life for close to 30 years. […]
Thanks, President Trump
President Trump’s efforts to increase industry, lower our taxes, reduce regulations and rebuild our defenses are worthy of praise. Locally, it is great to see the coal cars gone […]
Conservation
In researching history of National Forest Rangers and Supervisors, it is interesting to note that they protected, preserved and guarded what was in their district, while at the same […]
Tax windfall should be used to help Colstrip
When you get a big tax return, it’s tempting to spend it right away on a gift or vacation. But we all know it’s responsible to use the savings […]
The case for Wilderness Study Areas
By Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville The January 10, 2018 issue of the Bitterroot Star brought out the special interest opinion pieces, claiming the release of five WSAs is good for […]
Hamilton’s Golden takes second at Jug Beck
The Jug Beck wrestling tournament in Missoula is one of the top tournaments in the Central Northwest. Teams from Spokane, Couer d’Alene, and from across Montana compete against the best […]
Falcons, Lady Falcons, bested by Bigfork
The match between the Bigfork Vikings and the Florence Falcons was one of the top matches of the weekend. Bigfork is ranked No. 1 in the state and Florence is […]
Hamilton Broncs continue winning
The Hamilton Broncs maintained their status as the No. 1 team in the state with a couple of wins this week and improved their record to 9-0. Hamilton took on […]
Darby boys, girls split their games
Darby picked up a win over Clark Fork in 13C conference action. The Tigers caught fire in the second quarter and never looked back. They went on to win, 65-54. […]