by Helen Sabin, Corvallis As Bitterrooters, we understand the importance of preserving our state’s rights and upholding the values that make our community unique. In today’s world, where the federal government […]
Archives for July 2024
We’re fine people here
by Bill Cavanaugh, Corvallis This is my 14th year in the Valley. I moved here as a long-time visitor, lover of outdoor life, and because I’ve always enjoyed the people and […]
Zinke faces debate challenge
by Wayne Adair, Hamilton Recent history has shown with stark clarity the power of debates to highlight the strength or weakness of a candidate. As a voter, I am anxious to […]
I’m scared, are you?
by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville I think our country is in serious danger. All of us should be concerned about who has the nuclear codes and is running the […]
Celestina ‘Sally’ Bendewald
Celestina “Sally” Bendewald, 89, of Stevensville, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Kathy’s Place Assisted Living. She was born in Miles City, MT on September 18, 1934 to […]
Storm damage causes river closures
July 25, 2024 Portions of Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers closed due to power lines in the water in aftermath of Wednesday’s severe storm Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has […]
Power line hazard on river between Lolo and Bunkhouse Bridge
July 25, 2024 Avoid floating Bitterroot River from Lolo downstream to Buckhouse Bridge due to power lines across river Use caution when recreating in the aftermath of Wednesday severe thunderstorm […]
Bitterroot National Forest ramps up stream, fishery restoration
by Michael Howell The Bitterroot National Forest has recently ramped up its stream and fishery restoration efforts by hiring a new Fisheries and Watershed Program Manager and backing her up […]
Sheriff’s Department adds mounted unit
by Kristin Kruse It seems only natural that law enforcement agencies in Montana would have a mounted unit, and the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces that they currently have […]
First Security Bank now open in old RMB’s Stevensville location
by John Dowd On Friday, July 19th, Rocky Mountain Bank (RMB) in the center of downtown Stevensville closed at noon for the last time before a weekend makeover. On Monday […]
Fire danger ‘extreme’, Stage 2 restrictions in effect
Fire danger is now extreme and the Bitterroot National Forest has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions as of July 19, due to record setting temperatures and dry fuel conditions. “We […]
Ravalli County Fairgrounds awarded for economic development
by John Dowd By far the biggest and more recognized event of the year in Ravalli County must be the county fair. However, the fairgrounds that hosts this huge event […]
Humane Assn. jewelry sale back by popular demand
by Sarah Glass Amid Daly Days festivities in Hamilton on Saturday, July 27th, the Bitter Root Humane Association (BRHA) will host its 2nd Time Around Jewelry Sale to benefit local […]
Lloyd J. Oster
Lloyd J. Oster, 76, of Corvallis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born in Williston, ND on May 29, 1948 the […]
Jo Ann Whitlock
Jo Ann was born in Enid, Oklahoma on January 7, 1937 to Benson and Ruth Jack. While a young child she contracted rheumatic fever. She remembered getting goats milk and […]
Edith Lucille Wark
Edith Lucille Wark, 92, of Stevensville passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Living Centre in Stevensville. She was born May 7, 1932 in Stevensville, the only child of […]
Evil
by Richard Parker, Stevensville Biden’s presidency opened the borders to approximately 18 million illegal aliens. Some were in prisons, some from mental institutions, some are murderers, rapists, gang members, some are […]
Don’t California our Montana
by Robin Sertell, Chair, Montanans for Life You may have heard that a group called Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights (MSRR) has been working to put a ballot measure called CI-128 on […]
Be careful what you wish for
by Archie Thomas & Merry Schrumpf, Corvallis Political parties like people need to be careful what they wish for. The Trump party was successful overturning Roe vs Wade making abortions illegal and […]
Litigating your right to know
by Jacob Linfesty, Montana Transparency Project We’ve written previously about your fundamental Right to Know and how it provides all Montanans with an important way to interact with our state and […]