An effort to move forward in putting Stevensville Town Council President Bob Michalson on trial by fellow council members was sidelined at the last council meeting for further discussion in a Committee of the Whole meeting. On July 9, 2020, council member Jaime Devlin preferred charges against council member Bob Michalson alleging Code of Conduct […]
Zoning Board of Adjustments to hear controversial request concerning church expansion
The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) is set to hear a request from the St. Francis of Assisi church, representing the Roman Catholic Bishop of Helena, to build a larger church on its existing property at 411 South 5th Street in Hamilton. The church property is zoned Residential Single Family. The meeting will be […]
Commissioners recommend lowering speed limit at Bell Crossing and Eastside Hwy
In response to the Montana Department of Transportation’s request for input on the traffic study recently completed for a section of the Eastside Highway stretching from Corvallis to Stevensville, the Ravalli County Commissioners have recommended reducing the speed limit in the area of the intersection of Willoughby Lane and Bell Crossing Road. According to […]
Glass recycling event scheduled for this Saturday
The City of Hamilton, Ravalli County Recycling, and Recycling Works of Missoula have teamed up to provide a glass recycling opportunity for Bitterrooters on Saturday, October 3rd at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The recycling event will take place at the north end of the Fairgrounds and can be accessed […]
With Dale Burk’s passing, we lose a true force for good
October 10, 1936 – September 16, 2020 Longtime journalist, author, photographer, editor, wilderness advocate, and citizen of Montana, Stoneydale Press publisher Dale Burk has passed away, but the impact of all that voicing, all that writing that he did over so many years, is going to continue to have an impact for a long, long […]
Former Star columnist featured in launch of $4.8 million stroke initiative
American Heart Association and Helmsley Charitable Trust announce $4.8 million commitment to expand, enhance stroke care in Montana Stroke, like heart attack, can happen suddenly to any person at anytime, anywhere. Like heart attack victims, stroke victims need help immediately. Luckily a modern clot-busting drug called TPA has been developed that has been shown to […]
Montana Supreme Court overturns Christensen’s homicide convictions
In a decision issued on September 26, the Montana Supreme Court reversed and vacated the two homicide convictions of former Florence Dr. Chris Christensen. However, his conviction for 11 counts of distribution of dangerous drugs was affirmed, as was his conviction on nine counts of criminal endangerment. Christensen was convicted on all these counts and […]
COPP finds Stevi mayor failed to file campaign finance reports
On the basis of an investigation issuing from a complaint filed with his office, State Commissioner of Political Practices Jeff Mangan issued a finding of sufficient evidence last Friday, September 18 to show that Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey violated Montana’s campaign practice laws by twice failing to file the required campaign finance reports. Two other […]
Scarecrow Brewfest to go on
Although scarecrows will no longer be lining the bike path from Stevensville to the river this fall, they will still be dropping in to attend the second annual Scarecrow Brewfest in downtown Stevensville, thanks to Jim Edwards, owner of Burnt Fork Market. Stevensville’s annual Scarecrow Festival was the brainchild of former resident Gary Knapp […]
Hamilton adopts final budget
The Hamilton City Council has adopted a budget for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year that will not impose any increases in property taxes over the previous year, while maintaining tax levels at the level allowed with only a slight adjustment amount that is statutorily provided for. There is newly taxable property that allows for a slight […]
Stevensville to reinstate late fees and shut-offs for utility billing
The Stevensville Town Council decided last week to reinstate charging late fees in relation to the town’s water and sewer billing and resume shut-offs for non-payment. Both the late fees and the shut-offs were suspended when the COVID-19 emergency was declared. After some discussion of the pros and cons about the timing, council members first […]
MDT agrees to some changes in speed limit on Eastside Hwy
In response to concerns expressed by the Ravalli County Commissioners and the Stevensville Rural Fire District concerning traffic speeds on the Eastside Highway (Secondary 269) from Hamilton to Stevensville, especially in the area of Bell Crossing Road, Montana Department of Transportation conducted a speed study and recently released its recommendations. In evaluating the special speed […]