On January 11, Ionic Masonic Lodge #38 began the tradition of a “First Responder” Awards dinner to honor individuals within the community who have been identified by their supervisors or […]
Archives for January 23, 2018
Alpenstuble Bakery – an authentic German bakery in Stevensville
Where owner Silvia Allen combines her helping skills with her culinary skills If you ask Silvia Allen about the story behind her business, Alpenstuble Bakery, located at the Stevensville Junction […]
Chamber of Commerce to honor members at banquet
Not many organizations can claim over a century of service in the Bitterroot. One that can is the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, which will hold its 112th Annual Awards […]
Judge backtracks, issues new order in Board of Health lawsuit
By Michael Howell In an Opinion and Order issued on January 11, Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton vacates an order he issued last September that directed the […]
Concerns over athletic field plan
In a recent newspaper article, Hamilton school district superintendent, Mr. Tom Korst, said: “We’ll put the athletic complex out to bid right after our presentation, late February-ish, and begin construction […]
Betty Lou Dimsha
Victor – Betty Lou Dimsha, 88, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at her home in Victor surrounded by family. She was born December 17, 1929 in Bridgeton, New Jersey […]
Hamilton remains perfect
One never knows exactly what will happen when rivals meet on the hardwood. For part of the first half, Hamilton wasn’t exactly sure how to handle Corvallis who came out […]
Hamilton Lady Broncs split
The Hamilton Lady Broncs won one game and lost a game over the weekend. Hamilton, who was ranked No. 2 in the state, lost to Columbia Falls, the No. 1 […]
Boys basketball recap
A Florence/Loyola basketball game is guaranteed to fill the gym. The rivalry has always been fierce and full of excitement. The game on Thursday night was no different. Florence took […]
Smoke
In reply to the Guest Comment letter in the Jan. 17, 2018 Bitterroot Star by Marilyn Wolff, I have to ask where she spent last July, August and September […]
All hat… no ranch
Montana’s not-so-favorite son, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, has been in the news a lot lately for dubious reasons: allowing coal mining on public lands; cutting down the areas of […]
Commendable actions on Stevi river access issues
I would like to commend former mayor Jim Crews, the Town Council, and the Park Board for their thoughtful deliberation on the issue of the land swap of city […]
Forced land acquisition unacceptable
County moving forward on airport land acquisition… How come no one is speaking out about this potential forced land acquisition? If someone forced you to sell, would this win […]
Virtuous ambition
Montana’s three political parties control access to the General Election ballot. Montanans can influence their parties by grassroots electing 3186 precinct persons in 56 counties. In 2014 no one […]
Concerns over Hamilton athletic field plan
By Frank Laurence, Hamilton In a recent newspaper article, Hamilton school district superintendent, Mr. Tom Korst, said: “We’ll put the athletic complex out to bid right after our presentation, […]