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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Florence Football All-State, All-Conference honors
by Scott Sacry Florence defeated Manhattan on November 18th to win their 3rd straight Class B State Championship. With this level of achievement, Florence players were well represented on the […]
Western A Football All-State, All-Conference honors
by Scott Sacry Football players from Bitterroot Valley schools were well represented in the Western A All-Conference and All-State teams. This was to be expected as both Corvallis and Hamilton […]
Southwest A Volleyball All State/All Conference honors
by Scott Sacry The Southwest A Conference announced postseason awards in Volleyball for the 2023 season. Hamilton’s Mya Winkler was named Conference MVP, as well as 1st Team All-State and […]
‘White Christmas’ at Hamilton High School
by John Dowd With the holidays moving through the Bitterroot, Hamilton High School has been preparing something special. Since September, the Hamilton High School drama department has been preparing to […]
Stevensville to elect new mayor
by John Dowd Early this month, the Town of Stevensville decided to take applications for the new mayor. The decision followed a letter of resignation from the current mayor, Steve […]
Toys for Tots returns to valley
by John Dowd For the first time in several years, Toys for Tots will be returning to the Bitterroot Valley, and the application deadline is approaching for families seeking assistance […]
Community Wildlife Protection Plan comment deadline nears
by Michael Howell Time is running out for public comment on the latest update to the Ravalli County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The plan has gone through a few major […]