Low childcare availability in Bitterroot affecting employee retention by John Dowd Last Thursday, several local and state experts gathered at Hamilton City Hall for a special event, organized by a […]
Archives for December 6, 2023
Rosendale aims to defund Rocky Mountain Lab research
by Michael Howell On November 15, an amendment sponsored by U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale was attached to a federal appropriations bill under consideration since last October funding the Departments of […]
Evergreen Kids Corner making some changes
by John Dowd The Evergreen Kids Corner is rebranding, in the wake of a state and nation-wide realization that the limits in affordable child care are affecting businesses, especially in […]
Michalson is Stevensville’s new mayor
by John Dowd Last Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Stevensville Town Council elected their new mayor, who was sworn in Friday morning. Bob Michalson, the former Town Council President, stepped down […]
Best country, best president
by J. Ward, Lolo A young man said to me, “Trump is honest, he said he did cheat on his taxes.” No, said I! He got caught. Two-hundred-forty million dollars. We […]
Final Bitter Root Humane Association newsletter
by S. Foster, Stevensville I received the most recent edition of the Bitter Root Humane Association Paw Prints newsletter last Friday. Indicated on the cover page was the notice that it […]
Sen. Daines, we hope to talk with you soon
by Tim Peterson, Corvallis As a constituent of Senator Daines’ who prioritizes the protection and health of our public lands, I encourage Senator Daines to meet with his constituents to hear […]
Speak out
by Jerry Esmay, Stevensville Someone famous (I admit I can’t remember who) once pronounced that if we do not study and remember history, we are bound to repeat it. Well, let […]
Thanksgiving deception
by Anthony Fontana, Hamilton I had a nice Thanksgiving dinner at a local restaurant. The restaurant was clean, the service was very good, the turkey and dressing was excellent, and the […]
Ravalli County adds voting precinct
Clerk says voter ‘confirmation cards’ will soon be in the mail by Michael Howell An official population census is taken every 10 years. Based on the new population data the […]
Help Wanted – Delivery Driver PT
Immediate opening for part-time driver/distribution person. Job includes making weekly Tuesday delivery to Deer Lodge and Philipsburg as well as deliveries to businesses throughout Bitterroot valley on Wednesdays and Thursdays. […]
Hamilton – room for rent
Room for rent – Bed, dresser, TV, small fridge, includes utilities, common areas and kitchen, Hamilton area, $350 per month. (406) 880-8351.
Stevensville Town Council Vacancy
PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Stevensville Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists in the office of the Town Councilmember – Ward 2 created by the resignation of elected councilmember Bob Michalson. Town […]
Basketball begins in the Bitterroot
by Scott Sacry The high school basketball season in the Bitterroot is upon us. Its duration will take us from the beginning of winter to the beginning of spring, as […]
Owen Invitational Wrestling Tournament held
The girls and boys wrestling teams from Corvallis, Florence, Hamilton, and Stevensville competed alongside 14 other schools from western Montana in the Owen Invitational in Polson on Friday, Dec. 1st […]
Stevensville Girls Soccer wins Sportsmanship Award
by Scott Sacry The 2023 Stevensville girls soccer team has been awarded the 2023 Stockman Bank Team Sportsmanship Award for MHSA State Soccer. This award was given to highlight and […]
Travis Anthony Martinez
Travis Anthony Martinez, a beacon of love, dedication, and service, left an indelible mark on the lives of those who were fortunate to know him. Travis embodied a life of […]
James Eugene Walters
James Eugene Walters, 76, of Stevensville passed unexpectedly doing what he loved at home working in his shop on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born April 26th, 1947 in […]