June 23, 2020 As of 2 pm. today, the Ravalli County Health Department Ravalli County is reporting another active case and a presumptive positive. The new case is in her […]
Archives for June 23, 2020
A Father’s Day letter of significance
By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton Dear Dad, It’s over 31 years since I was able to wish you a Happy Father’s Day! in person, or even by mail or phone. I […]
Thank you
By the Bitterroot Public Library Board of Trustees: Warren Neyenhuis, Brittany McKenzie, Robert Ratcheson, Jennifer De Groot, Paul Stone Thank you for passing the recent mill levy for the Bitterroot […]
We deserve better
By Christopher Sheridan, Stevensville For anyone not keeping up with local Town business, now appears to be the perfect time to grab your popcorn and start paying attention. Our last council […]
Let’s talk reality
By Leanna Rodabaugh, Stevensville “A handful of activists with a dangerous agenda to divide our community”? Pray tell, Mr. Mayor, what is the “dangerous agenda”? “Those who demonize Stevensville’s people and […]
Re: local government corruption
By Amy Berglund, DC, DACBSP, Stevensville As a small business owner in Stevensville, I write to express my concern over the issue of corruption in our local government. We have seen […]
The lie of systemic racism
By Henry Fowler, Stevensville As J.K. Rowling said, it isn’t hate to speak the truth. Here are some historical facts to disprove the lies of current “systemic racism” and “white privilege.” […]
Racism in the air we breathe
By Carla Homstad, Stevensville As a comfortable white person living in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, how can I say that racism is embedded in our culture? […]
Twenty years of fire
By Kate Gervais, Corvallis Since the year 2000 we have had fires every year. It is known as Fire Season. Winter, Spring, and Fire. It really isn’t necessary, when we […]
A short list of 30
By Forrest G. Curley, Hamilton The people of the Bitterroot Valley are precious in the eyes of God! I’ve given considerable time and thought to this communication. I owe it because […]
Keeping peace in the face of injustice
By Susan Kephart, Hamilton Prejudice comes in many forms, Prejudice is never right. I overheard at a gas station late Sunday morning, June 14, near Hamilton, a woman taunting […]
Trout Unlimited submits 310 violation complaints
The Bitterroot Chapter of Montana Trout Unlimited has filed complaints with both the Montana Board of Outfitters and the Bitterroot Conservation District against a local fishing guide for violating 310 […]
County Fair going forward, entries open
The Ravalli County Fair is waiting for entries for the 2020 fair. The 2020 Exhibitors Handbook was released a couple of weeks ago. With this, potential exhibitors have the guidelines […]
Neighbors object to proposed Stevensville housing complex
A proposed low to middle income housing complex in Stevensville drew several complaints from neighboring property owners at a public hearing on the project last week. The 16-unit multi-family project […]
Foundation supports the arts, recreation and sports for Stevensville youth
There’s a relatively new charity organization at work in Stevensville called the Stevi STARS Foundation. The new foundation is committed to supporting the developing talents of Stevensville youth through the […]
Darby football coach suspended
Darby football coach Jeff Snavely has been suspended while comments he made on social media are being investigated. The Missoulian and 406 MT SPORTS reported last week that Snavely posted […]
Thomas E. Evans
Hamilton – Thomas E. Evans passed peacefully, comforted by his loved ones; so many also with him in spirit. True to his character, he bravely faced his battle with all […]
Stevensville mayor files lawsuit to stop recall
Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey has filed a lawsuit in Ravalli County District Court aimed at stopping the recall election against him. The lawsuit names Leanna Rodabaugh, who initiated the recall […]