FEMA has approved more than $130 million in total assistance to Montana as of October 1, supporting the state’s fight against COVID-19 over the last 18 months. The assistance was […]
Archives for October 2021
Rock Creek Trail bridge replacement project starts next week
The Bitterroot National Forest will be replacing the Rock Creek Trail bridge beginning the week of October 11. The bridge is located at the upper end of Lake Como, on […]
Record year for county fair
The 2021 Ravalli County Fair is over, but the enthusiasm of fair manager Melissa Saville shows no signs of slowing down. Of course, Saville has a lot to be enthusiastic […]
Public health asks for long-term care volunteers
Ravalli County Public Health has issued a call for volunteers at the valley’s local long-term and assisted living facilities. Over the last few weeks the Public Health Department has received […]
Another gate on Hughes Creek Road
Another gate has been erected blocking public access on Hughes Creek Road located above Painted Rocks Reservoir on the West Fork. This one is adorned with a “Warning No Trespassing” […]
Michalson hopes to rejoin Stevensville council
Bob Michalson is running for a Stevensville Town Council seat to represent Ward 2. This is an unexpired position with two years remaining that was created by the resignation of […]
Barker hopes to rejoin Stevensville council
Stacie Barker hopes to win a four-year term on the Stevensville Town Council representing Ward 1. Her opponent is Paul Ludington. Recently, Barker has been going door to door in […]
Meet Hamilton City Council Ward 2 candidates
by Nathan Boddy Municipal elections within the City of Hamilton could mean change for the City Council. Each of the city’s three wards has one of its two seats up […]
Stevensville soccer standout Kyra Nishimoto signs with Holy Names
Stevensville girls soccer is officially charting new territory for the Yellowjacket program. The team hasn’t lost a conference match this season and last Thursday, the Lady Jackets beat Frenchtown […]
Settlement agreements released in former Stevensville town clerk lawsuit
Following a Freedom of Information request from the Bitterroot Star, the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) has released the settlement agreements related to complaints filed by former Stevensville town clerk […]
Notice to Creditors – Ashcraft
Lori A. Harshbarger HARSHBARGER LAW FIRM P.O. Box 310 22 N. Pacific St. Dillon, MT 59725 Tel: (406) 683-6151 Fax: (406) 683-2282 Email: lori@harshbargerlawfirm.com office@harshbargerlawfirm.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA […]
Notice to Creditors – Schuler
Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF […]
Stevensville RFP/RFQ – Real Estate Services, Master Plan Update
NOTICE The Town of Stevensville is currently advertising the following Requests for Proposals / Request for Qualifications for contracted services: * Real Estate Broker Services – Proposals are due 10/20/2021 […]
Hearing on Name Change – Newton
Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Echo Rose Newton: Trent Frederick, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-21-373 Dept. No.: 2 Notice of Hearing […]
Lab Puppies – Stevensville
YELLOW AND BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES FOR SALE! Registered, vet checked/vaccinated. Champion bloodline. $1295. Call Trina (406) 241-2433 in Stevensville.
Conspiracies and conspiracies
by Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton I applaud Helen Sabin’s efforts to get parents really involved in public education in the Valley, but I don’t buy the anxiety about CRT (Critical Race Theory) […]
Shame on Michalson
by Patrick Shourd, Stevensville This letter is a response to Bob Michalson’s opinion published in the Bitterroot Star on September 15th. Bob Michalson, over the past two years I’ve held my […]
Make sure it says what you want it to say
by Jim Crews, Stevensville I find it incredible that a council, the legislative body of the town, the body that actually controls the purse strings, and makes all the decisions for […]
Gibson is great choice
by Ed Greef, Florence Stevensville will be choosing a Mayor soon and is fortunate to have a successful and proven leader on the ticket. Steve Gibson is highly respected and has […]
Gibson for Mayor
by Ron Ehli, Hamilton I served with Steve Gibson in the Montana State Legislature for 6 years. As he dives into the political arena once again, I think there are some […]