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 […]
Archives for January 2018
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. […]
County moving forward on airport land acquisition
The Ravalli County Commissioners voted on December 27, 2017 to move forward with the process of obtaining an appraisal for purposes of establishing the fair market value of the properties […]
Plan in the works to restore fishing access at Stevi bridge
According to Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 2 Supervisor Randy Arnold, serious talks have been initiated with Myla Yahraus, the new owner of Fort Owen Ranch, that […]
Trexlers to be honored by Bitterroot Stockgrowers
Longtime Bitterroot Valley ranchers and agriculture boosters Cliff and Jane Trexler will be honored by the Bitterroot Stockgrowers at the group’s annual banquet on Saturday, January 13 in Hamilton. From […]
Stamey appeals case ruling
Former Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey has filed an appeal of the Federal District Court order issued in December dismissing her case filed against sitting and former county commissioners, other […]
New leadership in municipalities
Three new mayors were sworn in and have begun serving in Hamilton, Stevensville and Darby. Dominic Farrenkopf took the oath of office as Mayor of Hamilton a bit early, actually […]
Local cowgirl vying for Miss Teen Rodeo Montana
Dakoda Hankinson of Stevensville will be competing for Miss Teen Rodeo Montana beginning January 10 in Great Falls at the Montana Pro Rodeo Finals. Hankinson is the 17-year-old daughter of […]
Public land issues
Senator Jennifer Fielder, Thompson Falls, angered by Washington state for stopping trapping on public lands, came to Montana to trap. Montanans attempted to stop trapping on public lands, that […]
Support for Daines’ WSA release bill
In 1977 Congress passed the Montana Wilderness Study Act (MWSA). This Act identified nine areas in the state of Montana that were to be studied for their potential to […]
Time for Wilderness Study Areas to be released from limbo
By Hans McPherson, Stevensville, President, Montana Farm Bureau Federation Senator Daines recently introduced S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act. This bill would release five “Wilderness […]
Broncs top Frenchtown, Whitefish
The Hamilton Broncs improved to 8-0 and maintained their top-ranked spot on the power poll for Class A this weekend. The Broncs topped Frenchtown by four points and then knocked […]
Lady Broncs win two
The Lady Broncs picked up two wins over the weekend, a conference win over Frenchtown and a non conference win over Whitefish. Hamilton got off to a slow beginning but […]
Wrestling results
Western Montana Duals – Ronan Round 1 Hamilton (HAM) 37 vs. Florence (FLO) 30 103: Logan Bratsch (FLO) p. Oliver Post (HAM) :51; 120: Cole Anson (HAM) p. Aaron Edens […]