After vehemently advocating for a 3% decrease in both the water and sewer rates for months, Stevensville Town Council President Steve Gibson declined to make a motion to that effect […]
Archives for December 2019
Flood plain administrator terminated, re-hired and soon to be terminated
In September, former Flood Plain Administrator Brian Wilkinson was terminated “effective immediately” following an investigation into his behavior in the workplace that at least five other county employees found to […]
John Leroy Willmschen
On December 4, 2019, we lost a Husband, Father, Grandfather and a very dear friend…a good man. John Leroy Willmschen was carried home on the wings of the angels. He […]
James Hill
April 10, 1950 to November 13, 2019 Missoula – James “Jim” Hill was born in Hamilton MT on April 10, 1950 where he was raised. He graduated from high school […]
Whittecar Rifle Range offers new opportunities
The Whittecar Rifle Range, a non-profit public shooting range, located on Riverview Road northeast of Hamilton, has, with some ingenuity in design, squeezed in a brand new shooting range. The […]
Giving thanks in the face of Alzheimer’s
By Lynn Mullowney Cabrera, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association, MT Chapter We are truly grateful for this annual opportunity to share our thanks with this amazing community that supports our […]
SB 140 now being implemented
By Elsie Arntzen, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Senator Cary Smith, SD 27 Montana Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Act will provide additional opportunities for all students to succeed. Senate Bill […]
We can all help reduce plastic use
By Suzanna McDougal, Hamilton Fossil fuels were first used to make plastics over a century ago. Their lifetime of usefulness varies. Once disposed of they break down into smaller fragments that […]
Boy Scout asks for blood donors
By Clayten Cochran, BSA Life Scout, Troop 1991, Stevensville If you could save 3 lives in 10 minutes, would you? Every day 35,000 pints of blood are needed for transfusions to save […]
Good news on climate change
By Mary Mulcaire-Jones, Chapter Leader, Missoula Citizens’ Climate Lobby As 2019 comes to a close, we look over gains and losses from the past year. In review, there are definite losses […]
Chambers finishes 2nd in world!
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas is over and the Bitterroot’s own Bridger Chambers has come back with a little cash in his pocket. The Stevensville graduate who […]
Corvallis bests Stevensville
The Corvallis Blue Devils came out strongly on Thursday night in their game against the Stevensville Yellowjackets and built upon that lead to notch a 59-35 Southwestern A conference win. […]
Rebuilding for Victor
This is a rebuilding year for the Lady Pirates of Victor. First year coach Ryan Tolley was the junior varsity coach for a couple of years. He has been active […]
Hamilton athletes give back
Hamilton High School Bronc student-athletes spread some Christmas cheer on Saturday by visiting with elderly community members. The Bronc Wrestling team visited with residents at the Remington at Sapphire Lutheran […]
Local landowners appeal gravel mining permit near Big Creek
On October 30, the Opencut Mining Section at the Department of Environmental Quality issued a permit to mine gravel to Wade Moudy in the Victor area near Bell Crossing at […]
Another complaint against Stevensville mayor dismissed
The ethics complaint lodged by Stevensville resident (now council person) Dempsey Vick on October 24, 2019 against Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey was dismissed by Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) […]
New salon opens in Stevensville
The Pampered Hair Salon is a new salon located at 115 W. 3rd, Suite 209 in Stevensville. Alla Yarmolich is the proprietor of the salon and brings six years of […]
Darby begins season with new coach and win
The Darby Tigers have a new, ‘old’, look. Last year’s coach, Richard Griffin, has moved on and in his place is Krystal Smith. Smith has coached some of these players […]
Lady Broncs win one, edged out in second game
The Lady Broncs have a new look this year under first year coach Richard Griffin. He brings an up-tempo game to the team and that was evident against the Browning […]
Hamilton boys split at Tip Off Tournament
The Hamilton Broncs split their games over the weekend with a win over Browning but losing to possibly the best team in Class A, the Hardin Bulldogs on Friday. On […]