by Richard Parker, Stevensville Have you noticed the falling gasoline prices? The Kamala Harris-Biden cabal is selling off more of our finite oil reserves just before the election.Don’t be fooled, prices […]
Archives for October 2024
Abortion
by Roger Radermacher, Hamilton Abortion, the word that is the most talked about during this election period, when SEX is what it’s all about. Are we experiencing a repeat of the […]
Magic on the way?
by Peter Lethenstrom, Stevensville I certainly want to feel the magic of “women-in-charge”… think… Statue of Liberty!
Limerick logic
by Marshall Bloom, Hamilton The Star prints regular musings With logic I find quite confusing. “Their minds are unbuckled,” I think with a chuckle. But really, it isn’t amusing.
Support for Evans for PSC
by Peg Brownlee, Florence Your Montana Public Service Commission needs and deserves Elena Evans. Right now, this 5-person elected commission is in a mess. They’ve been charged with inappropriate spending, […]
Why only abortion?
by Clair Bennett, Hamilton Why is the ONLY issue with liberals/Harris supporters women being able to abort their babies? Why don’t they have ANY concerns about slavery and pedophiles? Odd! Government […]
Public lands and ethics
by Andy Roubik, Corvallis The Montana Republican platform clearly states their intention to have public federal lands turned over to the state. (top of page 13) This is what happened in […]
Governor fulfilling promises
by Pat Earnest, Stevensville We have had four years of leadership by Governor Gianforte and he has fulfilled what he promised. We are debt-free, saving taxpayers $40 million, have the largest […]
Most effective senator
by Kierstin Schmitt, Corvallis There’s a reason why Senator Tester was ranked one of the most effective senators among all 100 Republicans and Democrats. He GSD (Gets Sh** Done), this time […]
Don’t lie about immigrants – legal or non
by John Schneeberger, Hamilton Former President Trump, his running mate, and Republican officeholders are lying to you when they say that the Biden administration let 13,099 murderers into this country. Democrats, […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
by Jim Parker, Hamilton Thursday, October 17th is “Go Purple Day,” a national day of action. Everyone is encouraged to wear all things purple as a symbol of peace, courage, survival, […]
And the greatest of these is love
by Brenda Allington, Florence On the day the neurologist turned to my loved one and pronounced unequivocally the diagnosis of a progressive neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson’s), the first image that came to […]
Bitterroot Star still bucking the trend
by Victoria Howell, Publisher This week is National Newspaper Week. It’s a time to celebrate the newspaper industry and the people who work in it, and to show appreciation for […]
Hearing – County Dog Ordinance
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:30 AM in the Commissioners Conference room (3 rd floor) at the […]
Help pours into Moose Creek Ranger Station
by John Dowd The saying, “out of sight, out of mind,” is not something fans of the Moose Creek Ranger Station and backcountry airstrip would subscribe to. The remote outpost […]
County commissioners oppose roundabout
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners approved a motion on Monday, September 30 to send a letter to Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) expressing the county’s opposition to the […]
Corvallis teachers prevail in ‘unfair labor practice’ complaint
by Michael Howell It’s important to read a contract before signing it. Members of the Corvallis Faculty Group, which includes the Montana Federation of Public Employees, American Federation of Teachers, […]
Hamilton’s Linda Massa Youth Home closes
by Nathan Boddy Youth Homes, the Montana based non-profit organization dedicated to providing care, support and shelter to teens in crisis in Montana, has one less facility in Montana following […]
Daly Mansion new executive director and Tammany Trot
by John Dowd The Daly Mansion is gearing up for the Fifth Annual Tammany Trot race event, and the excitement is mounting, especially with help from the new executive director. […]
Kovatch wins Florence Community Service Award
At a ceremony on September 14th, hosted by Backyard Tap House owners Chris and Tessa Lynn, the Florence Civic Club presented its 2024 Community Service Award to Christopher Kovatch. Kovatch, […]