by John Dowd Small town communities are known for coming together to help each other, and Stevensville residents are exemplifying that through “Ride with Mary.” The fundraiser and community event […]
Archives for April 2023
Hamilton resident to cycle 545 miles to raise funds for HIV/AIDS services
Hamilton resident, Kathy Dexter, is someone who genuinely cares about people, her community, and has made it her personal mission to make life better for those around her. A family […]
Popular bluegrass fest will be held in Victor
After the forced hiatus due to Covid, the Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association Festival and Fundraiser came back stronger than ever in 2022, with a new venue and renewed enthusiasm. That […]
Landowners to get their day in court
by Michael Howell A couple of Bitterroot valley residents who sued the Forest Service for allowing public access across their land, only to have the case dismissed for being filed […]
The last of the ‘Old Breed’
by Sean Malcom Recently, I had the honor of spending two afternoons with Richard Nelson, a local United States Marine Corps veteran who celebrated his 100th birthday last month. Nelson […]
Local author talks memoirs and religion
by John Dowd When most of us look back on our lives, we tend to think either about regrets or happy memories. When speaking about his past, local author Robert […]
Opening day in Stevensville
by Scott Sacry A field of dreams became a reality in Stevensville on Friday, March 31st as the Jackets played their first ever home baseball game. Over the last number […]
Corvallis Track Impromptu Invite
by Scott Sacry Spring weather strikes again. Frenchtown planned to host a track meet on Saturday, April 1st, but they canceled it early in the week because of the weather, […]
Florence girls softball begins title defense
by Scott Sacry The Florence girl’s softball team began their State Championship title defense as they hosted Three Forks on Friday, March 31st and Plains on Saturday, April 1st. The […]
Can we learn from China?
by Luanne Cathey, Hamilton Could there be a more serious question? Can we learn from China’s example, or are we doomed to suffer their same fate? I am referring to the […]
Destroying the real
by Susan McCreary, Stevensville I have had several people ask me to define the John Birch Society to them. In my search of how they came about and their activities, I […]
Do you recycle plastics?
by Hazel Smith, Stevensville Did you know that plastics are toxic to seabirds, fish, plants, and animals? Some statistics: • A dump truckload of plastics goes into our oceans every minute. […]
Reply to Lackey
by Helen Sabin, Corvallis This is my reply to the Bitterroot Star (BS) confusing letter entitled, “A Hill to Die On,” 3/15/23 by Terri Lackey. Terri Lackey, the organizer of the […]
Robert H. Sangster
Robert H. Sangster, 89, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones on both sides of the veil. He was a longtime resident of Stevensville, and his […]
Douglas C. Daughenbaugh
With great sorrow, the Daughenbaugh family announces the peaceful passing of Douglas, our beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle and cousin on February 18, 2023. Knowing the time […]
Elizabeth K. Chilcote
Hamilton – Elizabeth K. Chilcote (Chase), 80, of Hamilton passed away after her 42-day battle with COVID-19. She departed peacefully on March 14, 2023, surrounded by family and love in […]
Raymond Nelson
Victor – Ray Nelson, 86, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. He was born May 29, 1936 in Kimball, Nebraska to George Washington Nelson […]
From Montana to the Masters
by Scott Sacry Going to the Augusta National Golf Course to witness the Masters tournament is at the top of the bucket list for any golf fan. I have […]