by Nathan Boddy The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee are a long way from Ravalli County, but the impact of their native daughter, Dolly Parton, is resonating here in the Rocky […]
Archives for January 11, 2023
Bitterroot animal shelter bursting at seams, not accepting cats right now
The Bitter Root Humane Shelter in Hamilton is completely full, according to Kathie Butts, president of the board. The shelter is not accepting cats at this time and Butts said […]
Howell named as publisher for Bitterroot Star, three other papers
Victoria Howell has been named publisher of four Mullen Newspapers-owned papers: the Bitterroot Star, the Philipsburg Mail, the Seeley Swan Pathfinder and the Silver State Post. Howell joined the Mullen […]
Bitterroot Forest Collaborative and the Bitterroot Front
While the Ravalli County Collaborative, a group appointed by the Ravalli County Commissioners to provide recommendations on public land management issues, recently issued a statement in support of the Bitterroot […]
New year begins for Hamilton City Council
by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton City Council had its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 3rd, during which time they appointed council representatives to various commissions and boards […]
Comment sought on Metcalf Refuge fish barrier removal project
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public comment through February 3 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released for public review and comment a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Lee Metcalf National Wildlife […]
Hamilton sweeps Stevensville in basketball
by Scott Sacry The boys and girls basketball teams from Stevensville and Hamilton squared off in Hamilton on Tuesday, January 3rd. The Broncs ruled the court and won both games. […]
Basketball roundup
by Scott Sacry Victor On Tuesday, January 3rd, the Victor boys defeated Valley Christian, 55-44. The Pirates had a strong 4th quarter, outscoring Valley Christian 18-8. Jordan McClane led the […]
Western Montana Wrestling Duals results
by Scott Sacry Wrestling teams from 18 western Montana schools traveled to Ronan on Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7th to compete in the Western Montana Duals. On Friday, […]
Goat Milk
Raw Goat Milk Reservations! Kidding season is just around the corner call me to get on my reservation list for 2023. Raw goat milk, goat cheese chevre & feta. Testing done. Located in Stevensville, […]
Notice to Creditors – McDonald
Naomi J. Cheeney Special Administrator Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES P. MCDONALD, Deceased. Case No.: DP-23-03 Dept. No. […]
Thanks for help
by Mary and Harvey Hackett, Stevensville We would like to thank Victor EMS: Roylene and Kristy Gaul, and Stevensville Rural Fire Department: Lee Henderson, Trevor Motley, Dan Jones, and John Efarr, […]
Thanks, Chuck
by Richard Brodowy, Florence Just a quick note. I want to thank Chuck Stranahan and The Bitterroot Star for printing his Fly Fishing Journal. It’s a informative and a pleasant […]
Montana Constitution under the gun
by Linda Schmitt, Corvallis For 50 years Montanans have grown and prospered under the protection of the Montana Constitution. It is generally regarded as one of the best in the […]
Christianity on trial
by Mark Snider, Hamilton Recently an organization called “EliminateEveryEvil.com” and “Triple E Radio” has been spreading religious videos and conspiracy theories to Montanans. The messages include things like, elites are committing […]
Political health alert
by David Leslie, Corvallis A recurring virus is again loose in our land. Like most viruses, absent vigilance and prevention, it will recur often in a more virulent form. This […]
Convention of States
by Helen Sabin, Corvallis This is in reply to Terri Lackey and her misinformation about the Convention of States, Jan. 3, 2023. Here are the true facts you need to […]
Gregory Scott Simmert
Stevensville – Gregory Scott Simmert, 33 of Stevensville, MT went home to be with his heavenly Father on January 4th, 2023. Greg was born on May 18th, 1989, in Missoula, […]
Leslie Gannon
Leslie Gannon, was a vibrant, creative, lover of life. She courageously followed her passions wherever they led, be it the rugged heights of Nepal or the bucolic Bitterroot Valley in […]
