For 18 years, one of the harbingers of spring has been the Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association’s Oldtime Bluegrass Festival and Fundraiser. This year will be no different. The 19th annual […]
Archives for April 10, 2018
Disc golf course proposed for Hamilton’s Hieronymus Park
The proposal to create a disc golf course in Hieronymus Park in Hamilton was postponed last week after the Hamilton City Council heard from some irate citizens who said they […]
Commissioners consider permit system for opening roads
What is a road? That is one question that the Ravalli County Commissioners are wrestling with in the face of an increasing number of conflicts over road issues, many of […]
City of Hamilton making headway on water right issues
Since the passage of the Water Use Act of 1973 and the establishment of a water right permit system in the state of Montana, many municipalities have found themselves caught […]
Hamilton starts slow, wins big
The Hamilton Broncs began a bit slowly in their game against rival Corvallis. The two teams were tied at the end of the first inning at 2 all. Corvallis took […]
Chambers takes second at Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals
Last January, Stevensville’s own Bridger Chambers won the steer wrestling at the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals in Great Falls. That win qualified him for the RAM National Circuit Finals […]
Tennis results
Darby 5, Valley Christian 0 Singles – Elsa Podesta, D, def. Bella Roff, 7-5, 6-2, TeaAnna Rouse, D, def. Taylor Munoz, 6-2, 6-2; Kimber Schlapman, D, def. Mackenzie Dierking, 6-0, […]
Downing ads offensive
I am a US Navy Veteran with a service-connected disability. I am proud of the fact that I gave my utmost. After I retired from the Navy, I went […]
‘Top Gun’ takes down Tester
I just viewed “Top Gun” and self-proclaimed war hero Troy Downing’s latest campaign video showing him jetting over a Sen. John Tester look-alike who is sitting on a farm […]
Common sense
After the recent school shooting the usual cries for gun “safety” went out. Stephen Smith who lost his mother in a school shooting wrote a great pro-gun guest editorial […]
Thanks to new Fort Owen Ranch owner
This is a somewhat belated thank you to the new owner of the Fort Owen Ranch, Myla Yahraus. What a joy to hear of her civic minded attitude and wanting […]
John ‘Jay’ Lowell
Stevensville – Jay entered greener pastures on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was born on June 4, 1976 in Denver, CO to Jim and Nancy Lowell. He was named after […]